| Model | Starting Watts | Running Watts | Noise Level | Starting Method | Fuel tank size (gallons) | Run time @ 50% load | Outlets | CARB Compliant | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha EF2000iS | 2,000 | 1,600 | 51.5 - 61 dBA | Recoil | 1.1 | 10.5 hours | (1) 12V DC (2) 120V AC – up to 16.7 Amps | Yes | 4.7 |
| DuroStar DS4000S | 4,000 | 3,300 | 69 dBA | Recoil | 4.0 | 8 hours | (2) 120V, 20-amp, 3-prong; (1) 120-volt, 30-amp twist-lock | No | 4.6 |
| Champion Power Equipment 46539 | 4,000 | 3500 | 68 dBA | Wireless Electric Recoil | 3.8 | 12 hours | 1- 120V DUPLEX Outlet (5-20R) 1 - 120V Twistlock (L5-30R) 1 - RV Receptacle (TT-30R) | Yes | 4.3 |
| DuroMax XP10000E | 10,000 | 8,000 | 72dBA | Electric/ manual | 8.3 | 10 hours | (2) 120V, 20-amp, 3-prong; (1) 120V, 30-amp twist-lock; (1) 120/240V, 30-amp twist-lock; (1) 120/240V, 50-amp heavy duty; (1) 12V, 10-amp utility | No | 4.3 |
| DuroMax XP4400E | 4,400 | 3,500 | 69 dBA | Electric/ manual | 4.0 | 8 hours | (2) 120V, 20-amp, 3-prong; (1) 120/240-volt, 30-amp twist-lock; (1) 12-volt, 10-amp utility | No | 3.9 |
| All Power America APG3014 | 2,000 | 1,400 | 68dBA | Recoil | 1.3 | 9.5 hours | (2) AC 120V outlets (1) DC 12 V output | No | 3.5 |
| DuroMax XP4400 | 4,400 | 3,500 | 69 dBA | Manual | 4.0 | 8 hours | (2) 120V, 20-amp, 3-prong; (1) 120/240-volt, 30-amp twist-lock; (1) 12-volt, 10-amp utility | No | 3.9 |
| Generac 5939 GP5500 | 6,875 | 5,500 | no db(A) ratings available | Manual | 7.2 | 10 hours | (4) 5-20R 120V (1) L14-30R Twist-Lock 120/240V | No | 3.1 |
| Sportsman GEN4000LP | 4,000 | 3250 | 69 dBA | Recoil | Can use a standard 20 pound LPG tank | 10 hours | (2) AC 120 volt. (1) 12 Volt DC outlet. | No | 3.5 |
| Generac 5943 | 9,375 | 6,750 | 75 dBA | Electric start with recoil backup | 8.0 | 11 hours | (4) 120-volt outlets,1- 120/240-volt 30 Amp twist lock outlet | No | 3.7 |
| DuroMax MX4500E | 4,500 | 3,500 | 69 dBA | Electric/ manual | 4.0 | 8 hours | (2) 120-volt, 20-amp, 3-prong, (1) 120/240-volt, 30-amp twist-lock | No | 4.3 |
| WEN 56352 | 3,500 | 3,000 | 74 dBA | Electric start with recoil backup | 4.0 | 11 hours | (2) 120V outlet, 120/240V NEMA outlet, 12V cigarette style DC receptacle | No | 4.6 |
| Sportsman GEN7000LP | 7,000 | 6,000 | 80 dBA | Electric start with recoil backup | Can use a standard 20 pound LPG tank | 8 hours | (4) 120 volt outlets, 1-12 volt DC outlet for battery charging, 1-120/240 volt outlet. | No | 4.0 |
| Generac 6000 | 3,750 | 3,250 | 68 dBA | Manual/ pull | Can use a standard 20 pound LPG tank | 9 hours | (2) 5-20R (20 Amp)120V, (1) L14-20R (20 Amp) twist-lock | No | 3.9 |
| Champion Power Equipment 46533 | 4,000 | 3,500 | 68 dBA | Recoil | 3.8 | 12 hours | 1- 120V Outlet (5-20R), 1 - 120V Twistlock (L5-30R), 1 - RV Receptacle (TT-30R) | Yes | 4.8 |
| Briggs & Stratton 30469 | 7,500 | 6,000 | 76 dBA | Recoil | 7.0 | 13 hours | 4 - 120V Household Outlets 1 - 120/240V, 30A Locking Outlet Rubber Outlet Covers | No | 4.6 |
| Champion Power Equipment 42431 | 1,500 | 1,200 | 65 dBA | Recoil | 1.2 | 10 hours | 1- 120V Outlet | Yes | 4.3 |
| DuroMax XP8500E | 8,500 | 7,000 | 72 dBA | Electric/ manual | 7.0 | 8 hours | (4) 120V, 20-amp, 3-prong; (1) 120/240V, 30-amp twist-lock; (1) 12-volt, 10-amp utility | No | 3.6 |
| Champion Power Equipment 41135 | 6,800 | 5,500 | 74 dBA | Recoil | 5.9 | 11 hours | 2- 120V DUPLEX Outlets (5-20R), 1 - 120/240V Twistlock (L15-30R) Outlet | Yes | 4.3 |
| DuroStar DS4400 review | 4400 | 3500 | 69 dBA | Recoil | 4.0 | 8 hours | 2- 120 Volt 20A 3 prong outlets that are used in homes. 1- 120 V/240V 30A twist lock. | Yes | 4.7 |
| All Power America APG3004 Review | 1000 | 850 | 65 dBA | Recoil | 1.2 | 8.5 hours | 12 volt and a AC 115 volt outlet. | No | 3.0 |
| Generac 5847 XG8000E Review | 10,000 | 8000 | 75 dBA | Electric/ manual | 9.0 | 10 hours | (4) 5-20R GFCI (1) L14-30R 120/240V Twist-Lock | No | 4.0 |
| Powermate PM0497000.04 review | 8750 | 7000 | no db(A) ratings available | Recoil | 8.0 | 12 hours | 4- 120 V outlets 1- 120/240 V twistlock outlet | No | 4.1 |
| Powermate PM0103007 Review | 3750 | 3000 | 77 dBA | Recoil | 4.0 | 12 hours | 2- 5-20 120V 20A duplex outlets 1 44-30R 120V/240V 30A twisted outlets 1 DC outlet 12V/Type | No | 4.2 |
| Yamaha EF2400iSHC Review | 2400 | 2000 | 60 dBA | Recoil | 1.6 | 8 - 12 hours | 1- 12V DC outlet 2- 120V AC outlets | Yes | 4.7 |
| DuroMax XP4400EH Review | 4400 | 3500 | no db(A) ratings available | Electric/ manual | gasoline or liquid propane | 20 hours | 2- 120V 20A 3 prong outlets 1- 20V/240V 30A twist lock outlet 1- 12 VDC outlet | Yes | 4.2 |
| Champion Power Equipment 42436 Review | 1500 | 1200 | 65 dBA | Recoil | 1.5 | 10 hours | 1- 120 volt outlet | Yes | 5.0 |
| Honeywell 2000-6066 Review | 2250 | 2000 | no db(A) ratings available | Recoil | 1.0 | 4.7 hours | 2 - 5-20R outlets 1 - 12 Volt DC outlet | No | 2.9 |
| Generac 5982 GP3250 Review | 3750 | 3200 | no db(A) ratings available | Recoil | 4.0 | 9.7 hours | 2- 5-20R 120 volt outlets 1- L14-20R twist lock outlets (120V/240V) | No | 3.0 |
| DuroStar DS4000WGE Review | 4000 | 3500 | 70 dBA | Electric/ manual | 7.0 | 8 hours | 2- 120V (20amp; 3 prong) 1- 120 Volt (30 amp twist lock) | No | 3.0 |
| Westinghouse WH7500E Review | 9000 | 7500 | 71 dBA | Electric/ manual | 6.6 | 12 hours | Four 5-20 120V outlets One L14-30R 120/240V twistlock outlets | No | 4.8 |