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Portable Generator Comparison Chart

I like to categorize portable generators into low, mid, and high-range with regards to their running watts. There is no official category for portable generators, so what I say goes! Or at least on this portable generator reviews site. The most popular portable generators are in the mid-range (not counting inverter types). By popular, I mean those that are the most versatile for most uses you would need for your home. That’s why this portable generator comparison chart was made – to easily compare the mid-range portable generators reviewed on this site.

The low-range portable generators will serve the purpose of powering the barest essentials in a power failure, or handy as an on-site power source for single power tools or keeping your food warm while tail-gating. And of course the low end are the most affordable.

The high-end are useful in hooking up to your home’s power during a power outage and will run almost everything you’ll need. But these are a real investment at $1000 and above. So my categories are described as:

Low-range – up to 3000 running watts
Mid-range – between 3000 and 7000 running watts
High-range – over 7000 running watts

Compare Mid-Range Portable Generators

This table compares the mid-range power portable generators between 3000 watts and 7000 watts, that have been reviewed by Generator Grader. Reviews based on Amazon rating system of five stars and on a minimum of 75 Reviews. Price $=less than $249; $$=$250 - $500; $$$=$500 - $1000; $$$$=more than $1000.

Brand Model	Engine	Running Watts/ Surge Watts	Volts	Outlets	Start Mechanism	Decibels @ 1/2 load at 7 meters	Wheel Kit	DC	Price	Review
DuroStar DS4000S read review	7 HP OHV 4-cycle	3500/4000	120V	(2) 120V, 20A, 3-prong; (1) 120V, 30A, twist-lock;	manual	69dB	optional	none	$$	4.4 stars
Champion 46539 read review	196cc OHV 4-cycle	3500/4000	120V	(2) 120V, 20A, 3-prong (1) 120V, 30A twist lock (1) 120V, 30A, travel trailer	manual/electric with remote	68dB	yes	none	$$	4.6 stars
DuroMax XP4400E read review	7 HP OHV 4-cycle	3500/4400	120V/240V	(2) 120V, 20A, 3-prong (1) 120/240V, 30A twist-lock; (1) 12-volt, 10-amp utility	manual/electric	69dB	yes	12V 8.3A	$$	4.1 stars
WEN 56352 read review	7 HP OHV 4-cycle	3000/3500	120V/240V	(2) 120V, 20A, 3-prong (1) 120/240V, 30A twist lock (1) 12V DC 8.3A cigarette lighter type	manual	67dB	yes	12V 8.3A	$$	4.6 stars
A-iPower SUA4000 read review	7 HP OHV, 4-cycle	3250/3750	120V/240V	(4) 120V, 20A, 3-prong (1) 120/240V, 30 A twist lock	manual	NA	yes	none	$$
Sportsman GEN4000LP read review	7 HP OHV 4-cycle liquid propane	3250/4000	120V	(2) 120V, 15A, 3-prong (1) 12V DC 8.3A	manual	68dB	no	12V 8.3A	$$	3.7 stars

Upper Range Portable Generators

This table compares the upper-range power portable generators between 7000 watts and 10000 watts, that have been reviewed by Generator Grader. Reviews based on Amazon rating system of five stars and on a minimum of 75 Reviews. Price $=less than $249; $$=$250 - $500; $$$=$500 - $1000; $$$$=more than $1000.

Brand Model	Engine	Running Watts/ Surge Watts	Volts	Outlets	Start Mechanism	Run Time @ 1/2 Load	Meters/ Special	Price	Rating
Generac XG8000E read review	410cc OHVi 14.5 HP	8000/10000	120/240	(2) duplex (4) 5-20R GFCI type, (1) locking L14-30R NO DC outlet	Electric Start	9 gal tank 10 Hours	Power Bar, Hour Meter/ Spin oil, Wheels	$$$$	3.7 Stars
Westinghouse WH7500E read review	420cc OHV 16 HP	7500/9000	120/240	(2) duplex (4) 5-20R (1) locking L14-30R NO DC outlet	Electric Start	6.6 gal tank 13 Hours	Hour Meter/ Wheels, 3 Year Warranty	$$$	4.7 Stars
Briggs & Stratton 30470	420cc OHV 21 HP	7000/8750	120/240	(2) duplex (4) 5-20R (1) locking L14-30R NO DC outlet	Electric Start	7.5 gal tank 9 Hours	Hour Meter/ Wheels, 3 Year Warranty	$$$	4.1 Stars
A-iPower SUA8250E read review	420cc OHV 15 HP	7250/8250	120/240	(2) duplex (4) 5-20R (1) locking L5-30R (1) locking L14-30R NO DC outlet	Electric Start	7 gal tank 13 Hours	Hour Meter/ Wheels, 2 Year Warranty	$$$	4.3 Stars

Compare Portable Inverter Generators

Brand Model	Engine	Running Watts/ Surge Watts	Outlets	Decibels	Weight	Run Time @ 1/4 - 1/2 Load	CARB Compliant	Price	Consumer Rating out of 5 stars
Earthquake IG800W read review	40 CC	700/800	(1) 120V 5-20R (1) 12V DC	56	21	8.2 hours @ 1/4 load	Y	$	4.4 stars
ETQ IN2500I	125 CC	2200/2500	(2) 120V 5-20R GFCI (1) 12V DC	60	69	5.5 hours @ 1/2 load	N	$	3.1 stars
Hyundai HY2000si	125 CC	2000/2200	(2) 120V 5-20R (1) 12V DC	64	72	5.5 hours @ 1/2 load	N	$$	3.8 stars
Generac 5793 iX2000	126 CC	2000/2200	(2) 120V 5-20R (1) 12V DC	NA	52	4.7 hours @ 1/2 load	N	$$	2.7 stars
Champion 73536I read review	80 CC	1700/2000 parallel capable	(2) 120V 5-20R (1) 12V DC	53	48	9 hours @1/4 load	Y	$$	4.3 stars
Champion 75531i read review	171cc	2800/3100	(2) 120V 5-20R (1) 120V TT 5-20R	58	83	8.5 hours @1/4 load	Y	$$	4.5 stars
Westinghouse WH2000iXLT	79 CC	1800/2200 parallel capable	(2) 120V 5-20R (1) 12V DC	NA	43	13 hours @ 1/2 load	Y	$$	4.5 stars
Powerhouse PH2100RRi	125 CC	2000/2100	(2) 120V 5-20R (1) 12V DC	NA	73	7.5 hours @1/4 load	Y	$$	3.9 stars
Yamaha EU2000is read review	79 CC	1600/2000 parallel capable	(2) 120V 5-20R (1) 12V DC	52	44	10 hours @ 1/4 load	Y	$$$	4.8 stars
Honda EU2000i	98 CC	1600/2000 parallel capable	(2) 120V 5-20R (1) 12V DC	53	46	NA	Y	$$$	4.7 stars
WEN 56200i	79cc	1600/2000 parallel capable	(2) 120V 5-20R (1) 12V DC (1)USB	NA	48	4 hours @1/2 load	Y	$$	4.7 stars

This table compare portable inverter generators in the more popular power range of 2000 watts. Some models have parallel ability to hook two units together to nearly double the watts. Decibel readings generally taken at less than full load.
$ = Less than $500; $$ = Less than $900; $$$ = more than $900