February 2023

10 Best generators in the US

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Last Updated - 08/02/2023

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DuroMax
DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator 13000 Watt Gas or Propane Powered Electric Start-Home Back Up, Blue/Gray

8.7 movability

8.4 worth the money

8.4 Maneuverability

Why we love it

The engine is powerful

It can run on either propane or gasoline

It has a lot of wattage and can handle heavy loads
Main highlights

Please read the detailed safety instructions in the manual before operating.
With Propane : Peak Wattage - 12,350., Running Wattage - 9,975., Running Amperage at 120V - 83.13., Running Amperage at 240V - 41.56., Runtime at 25% Load - 13., Runtime at 50% Load - 6
With Gasoline : Peak Wattage - 13,000., Running Wattage - 10,500., Running Amperage at 120V - 87.5., Running Amperage at 240V - 43.75., Runtime at 25% Load - 17., Runtime at 50% Load - 8
Complies with Emissions Standards – All DuroMax generators are both approved by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and CARB (California Air Resources Board) and follow strict guidelines to ensure our generators are as environmentally friendly as possible.
POWERING EVERYONE ANYWHERE: Like all DuroMax generators, the XP13000EH is EPA and CARB approved for use in all 50 states.
MAXIMUM POWER: The power panel includes a wide selection of outlets for maximum compatibility in your applications including: 1 120/240V 50A heavy duty outlet, 1 120/240V 30A twist lock outlet, 1 120V 30A twist lock outlet, and 2 120V 20A household outlets.
PLENTY OF POWER: With 13,000 starting watts and 10,500 watts, this unit can handle heavy loads from lights, refrigerators, home conditioners and high amperage power tools.
DUAL FUEL TECHNOLOGY: The ability to run on Propane or Gasoline allows the Freedom and Flexibility of Fuel Choice.
POWERFUL DUROMAX ENGINE: The XP13000EH is powered by a 500cc OHV Duromax Engine. Engine Speed-3600 RPM. Wheel Diameter-10-Inches .With Gasoline : Peak Wattage - 13,000., Running Wattage - 10,500., Running Amperage at 120V - 87.5., Running Amperage at 240V - 43.75., Runtime at 25% Load - 17., Runtime at 50% Load - 8With Propane : Peak Wattage - 12,350., Running Wattage - 9,975., Running Amperage at 120V - 83.13., Running Amperage at 240V - 41.56., Runtime at 25% Load - 13., Runtime at 50% Load - 6Please read the detailed safety instructions in the manual before operating.
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9.7

Exceptional

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Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment
Westinghouse 4500 Watt Super Quiet Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start, Gas & Propane Powered, RV Ready, CO Sensor, Parallel Capable

9.1 Noise level

8.9 Maneuverability

8.7 movability
Main highlights

All Westinghouse Portable Generators are Functionally Tested in the Factory and May Contain Minimum Residual Oil and/or Fuel Odor; EPA and CARB Compliant; Backed By 3-Year Limited Service, Labor, and Parts Coverage and Nationwide Customer Service Network
Extremely Quiet, Extremely Fuel Efficient: as Low as 52 dBA Noise Output and Up to 18 Hour Run Time on a 3. 4 Gallon Gas Tank – Features “Economy Mode” for Maximum Fuel Efficiency
Led Data Center: Rotating Digital Display Shows Fuel Level, Power Output, Remaining Run Time, Voltage Output, and Lifetime Hours
Features a 5–20R 120V Duplex Household Outlet, an RV-Ready Tt-30R 30 Amp Outlet and Two USB Outlets – Great Choice for Travel Trailers or Home Use with Automatic Low Oil and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Shutdown – Strong Enough to Run All Your Essentials
4500 Peak Watts and 3700 Rated Watts at Less Than 3% THD – Telescoping Handle – Gas or Propane Powered – Remote Start With Included Key Fob, Electric and Recoil Start. Grounding System-Floating Neutral
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9.6

Exceptional

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03

Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment
Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane Powered, CARB Compliant

32% Off

9.3 worth the money

9.3 Maneuverability

9.3 Easy to build
Main highlights

All Westinghouse Portable Generators are Functionally Tested in the Factory and May Contain Minimum Residual Oil and/or Fuel Odor; EPA and CARB Compliant; Backed by 3-Year Limited Service, Labor, and Parts Coverage with Nationwide Customer Service Network
Plug-and-Play: Comes With a Remote Start Key Fob, 12V Battery Charger, Oil, an Oil Funnel, a Tool Kit, and a User’s Manual to Get You Started Right Out of the Box (Minimal Assembly Required)
Powered by a Heavy Duty 457cc Westinghouse 4-Stroke OHV Engine Featuring a Long-Lasting Cast Iron Sleeve With Automatic Low Oil Shutdown and Digital Hour Meter. VFT display gives you real time updates with the voltage output, frequency, and lifetime hours
Features Two GFCI 120V 5–20R Standard Household Receptacle, One Transfer Switch Ready 120V L14-30R, and One RV Ready 120/240V 14–50R; All Outlets Have Rubber Covers for Added Safety
9500 Running Watts and 12500 Peak Watts (Gasoline); 8500 Running Watts, 11200 Peak Watts (Propane); Remote Start With Included Key Fob, Electric and Recoil Start; Up to 12 Hours of Run Time on a 6. 6 Gallon Fuel Tank With Fuel Gauge
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9.3

Excellent

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Best Value
04

DuroMax
DuroMax XP12000HX Dual Fuel Portable Generator-12000 Watt Gas or Propane Powered Electric Start w/CO Alert, 50 State Approved, Blue

49% Off

8.9 worth the money

8.7 movability

8.7 Maneuverability

Why we love it

You can change fuel type quickly and easily

Comes with a digital multimeter to help monitor power

Automatically shuts down if it detects unsafe levels of carbon monoxide
Main highlights

The fully loaded power panel includes four 120V GFCI household outlets, one 120V 30AMP outlet, one 120/240V 30AMP twist-lock outlet, and a heavy-duty 120/240V 50AMP outlet making it transfer switch ready!
Built using a powerful 460cc OHV DuroMax engine and features ALL COPPER WINDINGS designed to make your generator last for years
Equipped with DuroMax “CO Alert Technology” that will automatically shut down the generator if an unsafe level of carbon monoxide is detected
This generator runs on gasoline or propane, giving you the freedom and flexibility of fuel choice
All-new control center with a digital multimeter, push-button start, and a front-facing fuel interface allowing you to change your fuel type in seconds! The digital multimeter displays voltage, frequency, total hours run, and hours until the recommended maintenance
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9.2

Excellent

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05

DuroStar
DuroStar DS4000S Portable Generator, Yellow/Black

43% Off

Why we love it

The DuroStar 208cc OHV engine is a workhorse that provides plenty of power to handle multiple jobs

The power panel includes a selection of outlets for maximum compatibility in your applications

All DuroStar generators are both approved by the EPA and CARB and follow strict guidelines to ensure our generators are as environmentally friendly as possible
Main highlights

Complies with Emissions Standards – All DuroStar generators are both approved by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and CARB (California Air Resources Board) and follow strict guidelines to ensure our generators are as environmentally friendly as possible
Power Panel – The power panel includes a selection of outlets for maximum compatibility in your applications including: 2 120V household outlets and 1 120V 30A twist lock outlet. The panel also includes a voltmeter for measuring voltage output
Low Oil Shutoff – Protects your investment by automatically shutting the generator off when it senses that the oil is low
Powerful Engine – The DuroStar 208cc OHV engine is a workhorse that provides plenty of power to handle multiple jobs, from powering high voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools
Plenty of Power – With 4,000 peak watts and 3,300 running watts, this unit can handle heavy loads, from lights and a refrigerator to a home air conditioner and high amperage power tools
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9.0

Excellent

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Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment
Westinghouse 4650 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, RV Ready 30A Outlet, Gas & Propane Powered, CARB Compliant

20% Off

9.9 Easy to build

8.7 Maneuverability

8.7 Tech Support
Main highlights

All Westinghouse Portable Generators are Functionally Tested in the Factory and May Contain Minimum Residual Oil and/or Fuel Odor; EPA and CARB Compliant; Backed by 3-Year Limited Service, Labor, and Parts Coverage with Nationwide Customer Service Network
Powered by a 212cc Westinghouse 4-Stroke OHV Engine Featuring a Long-Lasting Cast Iron Sleeve with Automatic Low Oil Shutdown
Plug-and-Play: Comes with Oil, an Oil Funnel, a Tool Kit, and a User's Manual to Get You Started Right Out of the Box (Minimal Assembly Required)
Features One 5-20R 120V Household Duplex Receptacle, One RV-Ready TT-30R 30 Amp Receptacle, and One L5-30R 30 Amp Receptacle; All Outlets Have Rubber Covers for Added Safety
4650 Peak Watts & 3600 Rated Watts (Gasoline); 4650 Peak Watts & 3240 Rated Watts(Propane); 4 Gallon Fuel Tank (with Fuel Gauge); Up To 14 Hours of Run Time Per Tank
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8.8

Very Good

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DuroMax
DuroMax XP5500EH Electric Start-Camping & RV Ready, 50 State Approved Dual Fuel Portable Generator-5500 Watt Gas or Propane Powered, Blue/Black

24% Off

9.3 worth the money

8.9 Maneuverability

8.7 movability

Why we love it

It has a lot of power

You can use it with gasoline or propane

The engine is very powerful
Main highlights

Fully Featured Power Panel – The power panel includes a wide selection of outlets for maximum compatibility in your applications including: (2) 120V household GFCI outlets, and (1) 120/240V 30A twist lock outlet. The panel also includes a voltmeter and 12V DC charging posts for charging external batteries
MX2 Technology - Get the maximum power from each of the 120-volt receptacles. Choose between operating the generator at both 120V and 240V simultaneously, or at 120V only with full power. Ideal for usage with RVs
Powerful Engine – The DuroMax 224cc OHV engine is a workhorse that provides plenty of power to handle multiple jobs, from powering high voltage appliances to heavy duty power tools
Dual Fuel Technology – This generator runs on gasoline or propane, giving you the freedom and flexibility of fuel choice. Low Oil Shutoff
Plenty of Power – With 5,500 starting watts and 4,500 running watts, this unit can handle heavy loads, from lights and a refrigerator to a home air conditioner and high amperage power tools
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8.6

Very Good

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WEN
WEN 56475 4750-Watt Portable Generator with Electric Start and Wheel Kit

9.3 Easy to build

8.9 worth the money

8.9 Maneuverability

Why we love it

The digital readout helps manage oil changes and maintenance schedule

The electric start and low-oil shutdown help maximize safety

The CARB and EPA III meet requirements for sale in all 50 states
Main highlights

223cc engine provides 4,750 surge watt and 3,750 rated watt
Includes wheel kit and foldable handles for easy transport
CARB and EPA III meet requirements for sale in all 50 states
Features electric start, low-oil shutdown, an automatic voltage regulator and overload protection to maximize safety
Digital readout helps manage oil changes and maintenance schedule
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8.5

Good

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Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment
Westinghouse 7500 Watt Home Backup Portable Generator, Transfer Switch Ready 30A Outlet, Gas Powered, CARB Compliant

9.1 Maneuverability

8.9 Tech Support

8.7 worth the money

Why we love it

The product has a long

running time of up to 13 hours.

It has a digital hour meter.
Main highlights

All Westinghouse Portable Generators are Functionally Tested in the Factory and May Contain Minimum Residual Oil and/or Fuel Odor; EPA and CARB Compliant; Backed By 3-Year Limited Service, Labor, and Parts Coverage and Nationwide Customer Service Network
Powered by a 420cc Westinghouse 4-Stroke OHV Engine Featuring a Long-Lasting Cast Iron Sleeve With Automatic Low Oil Shutdown and Digital Hour Meter
Plug-and-Play Comes With Oil, an Oil Funnel, a Tool Kit, and a User’s Manual to Get You Started Right Out of the Box (Minimal Assembly Required)
Features Two GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) 5–20R 120V Household Duplex Receptacle and One Transfer Switch Ready L14-30R 120/240V Twist-Lock Receptacle; All Outlets Have Rubber Covers for Added Safety
6000 Running Watts and 7500 Peak Watts; Electric and Recoil Start; Up to 13 Hours of Run Time on a 6. 6 Gallon Fuel Tank With Fuel Gauge
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8.4

Good

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Champion Power Equipment
Champion Power Equipment 200951 2500-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, Ultralight

26% Off

9.3 movability

9.3 Maneuverability

9.1 worth the money
Main highlights

CHAMPION SUPPORT: Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts
When the 1.1-gallon tank of gasoline is full, this inverter will run up to 11.5 hours at 25% load.
Champion’s Inverter Technology includes smart Economy Mode, which can reduce the electrical load, providing quieter operation, extended engine life and better fuel economy.
Fully assembled with hassle-free setup, the built-in carrying handle makes transport a cinch.
CLEAN POWER: Includes two covered 120V 20A household outlets with clean electricity (less than 3% THD)
PARALLEL READY: The optional clip-on parallel kit enables this inverter to connect with another 2500-watt Champion inverter to double your output power
QUIET OPERATION: 53 dBA from 23 feet is perfect for camping, tailgating or to backup a few home essentials, featuring 2500 starting watts, 1850 running watts and up to 11.5 hours run time
ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT: At only 39 pounds, this inverter is one of the lightest 2500-watt inverters in the industry.Fully assembled with hassle-free setup, the built-in carrying handle makes transport a cinch.Champion’s Inverter Technology includes smart Economy Mode, which can reduce the electrical load, providing quieter operation, extended engine life and better fuel economy.When the 1.1-gallon tank of gasoline is full, this inverter will run up to 11.5 hours at 25% load.
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8.3

Good

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10 Best generators in the US

DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator 13000 Watt Gas or Propane Powered Electric Start-Home Back Up, Blue/Gray

Why we love it

Westinghouse 4500 Watt Super Quiet Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start, Gas & Propane Powered, RV Ready, CO Sensor, Parallel Capable

Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane Powered, CARB Compliant

DuroMax XP12000HX Dual Fuel Portable Generator-12000 Watt Gas or Propane Powered Electric Start w/CO Alert, 50 State Approved, Blue

Why we love it

DuroStar DS4000S Portable Generator, Yellow/Black

Why we love it

Westinghouse 4650 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, RV Ready 30A Outlet, Gas & Propane Powered, CARB Compliant

DuroMax XP5500EH Electric Start-Camping & RV Ready, 50 State Approved Dual Fuel Portable Generator-5500 Watt Gas or Propane Powered, Blue/Black

Why we love it

WEN 56475 4750-Watt Portable Generator with Electric Start and Wheel Kit

Why we love it

Westinghouse 7500 Watt Home Backup Portable Generator, Transfer Switch Ready 30A Outlet, Gas Powered, CARB Compliant

Why we love it

Champion Power Equipment 200951 2500-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, Ultralight

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