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Top Generators — Quick Comparison
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ModelWattsFuelRuntimeNoiseScore
Honda EU2200i Our Pick 2,200 WGasoline8.1 hrs48–57 dB
9.3
Champion 3500W Budget 3,500 WGasoline9 hrs68 dB
8.0
Westinghouse WGen75007,500 WGas/Propane16 hrs74 dB
7.7
WEN 56200i2,000 WGasoline6 hrs51 dB
7.5
DuroMax XP13000EH13,000 WGas/Propane8.5 hrs74 dB
7.2
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Honda EU2200i
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Renogy 200W Rigid
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