Generac GP3300i Portable Inverter Generator
2,500 running watts and 3,300 starting watts on gasoline.
Best generator sets for your needs
Start with Champion 9000-Watt Tri-Fuel Inverter with CO Shield when you need refrigeration, lights and a short list of verified emergency loads. Choose Westinghouse WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel Generator when a 240-volt pump, transfer switch or broader home load needs more output. The matcher below checks the hard requirements first.
Top picks by situation
- Best generator for home backup
Westinghouse WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel Generator
Main trade-off: The 230-pound frame needs level roll-out storage and two-person lifting planning.
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Westinghouse WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel Generator
Main trade-off: The 230-pound frame needs level roll-out storage and two-person lifting planning.
See price & reviews on Amazon - Best generator for sensitive electronics
GENMAX GM9000iEDC Dual Fuel Inverter Generator
Main trade-off: It is still large despite the enclosed inverter body.
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Add the loads and the largest startup surgeUse my measurements
Pick the equipment that must run. The estimate adds simultaneous running watts, the largest motor surge and 15 percent headroom.
WEN DF360iX
2,900 running watts and 3,600 starting watts on gasoline.
Generac iQ3500 Portable Inverter Generator
3,000 running watts and 3,500 starting watts on gasoline.
These appliance figures are planning examples. Replace them with each nameplate figure before buying. Never run a portable generator indoors, in a garage, or near doors and windows.
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24 products available. Champion 9000-Watt Tri-Fuel Inverter with CO Shield is currently featured.
Position 1
Champion, 201176
9000-Watt Tri-Fuel Inverter with CO Shield
It supplies 7,250 running watts and 9,000 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline, propane and natural gas.
Best fit forstart a 240V well pump and run a window air conditioner
Why it fits
- It supplies 7,250 running watts and 9,000 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline, propane and natural gas.
- It uses inverter power electronics.
Know the trade-offs
- At 156.6 pounds it needs wheels and careful handling.
- Natural-gas running output is 1,375 watts below gasoline output, so the load plan must use the chosen fuel figures.
Position 2
Westinghouse, WGen11500TFc
WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel Generator
It supplies 11,500 running watts and 14,500 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline, propane and natural gas.
Best fit forstart a 240V well pump and run a window air conditioner
Why it fits
- It supplies 11,500 running watts and 14,500 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline, propane and natural gas.
- It uses a conventional generator output stage.
Know the trade-offs
- The 230-pound frame needs level roll-out storage and two-person lifting planning.
- At 74 dBA it is not a quiet-campsite generator.
Position 3
Honda, EU2200ITAN
EU2200i Super Quiet Inverter Generator
It supplies 1,800 running watts and 2,200 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline.
Best fit forkeep a refrigerator and essential lights on and lift it with one person
Why it fits
- It supplies 1,800 running watts and 2,200 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline.
- It uses inverter power electronics.
Know the trade-offs
- It is gasoline-only, recoil-start, and limited to 120V.
- With 1,800 running watts, it covers a refrigerator, lights, electronics, and small appliances rather than well pumps or whole-home circuits.
Position 4
WEN, DF680iX
DF680iX Quiet 6800-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter Generator
It supplies 5,100 running watts and 6,800 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline and propane.
Best fit forrun a window air conditioner and power an RV air conditioner
Why it fits
- It supplies 5,100 running watts and 6,800 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline and propane.
- It uses inverter power electronics.
Know the trade-offs
- At 94.8 pounds, it needs its wheels and telescoping handle for practical movement and is not a one-person lift.
- Its 5,100 gasoline running watts and 30-amp outlets fit an RV or selected home circuits, not a 50-amp whole-home load. It also lacks natural gas and remote start.
Position 5
Westinghouse, WGen9500TFc EFI
WGen9500TFc EFI Tri-Fuel Generator
It supplies 9,500 running watts and 12,500 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline, propane and natural gas.
Best fit forstart a 240V well pump and run a window air conditioner
Why it fits
- It supplies 9,500 running watts and 12,500 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline, propane and natural gas.
- It uses a conventional generator output stage.
Know the trade-offs
- Published output changes by fuel, so the selected-fuel row must drive the tool.
- It remains a heavy conventional generator despite EFI convenience.
Position 6
Generac, 7154
GP3300i Portable Inverter Generator
It supplies 2,500 running watts and 3,300 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline.
Best fit forkeep a refrigerator and essential lights on and lift it with one person
Why it fits
- It supplies 2,500 running watts and 3,300 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline.
- It uses inverter power electronics.
Know the trade-offs
- There is no electric start or propane option.
- The 2,500 running watts limit the number of simultaneous outage loads.
Position 7
Champion, 201183
2500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Shield
It supplies 1,850 running watts and 2,500 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline and propane.
Best fit forkeep a refrigerator and essential lights on and store propane instead of gasoline
Why it fits
- It supplies 1,850 running watts and 2,500 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline and propane.
- It uses inverter power electronics.
Know the trade-offs
- It cannot supply 240V loads or a home transfer setup that requires split phase.
- Its running output is intended for a short essentials list, not several major appliances together.
Position 8
GENMAX, GM9000iEDC
GM9000iEDC Dual Fuel Inverter Generator
It supplies 7,600 running watts and 9,000 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline and propane.
Best fit forstart a 240V well pump and run a window air conditioner
Why it fits
- It supplies 7,600 running watts and 9,000 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline and propane.
- It uses inverter power electronics.
Know the trade-offs
- It is still large despite the enclosed inverter body.
- GENMAX has a smaller service network than the longest-established generator brands.
Position 9
Westinghouse, iGen5000DFc EFI
iGen5000DFc EFI Dual Fuel Inverter
It supplies 3,900 running watts and 5,000 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline and propane.
Best fit forkeep a refrigerator and essential lights on and run a sump pump during an outage
Why it fits
- It supplies 3,900 running watts and 5,000 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline and propane.
- It uses inverter power electronics.
Know the trade-offs
- It is not a 240V transfer-switch generator.
- At 111 pounds it is portable by wheels, not comfortably liftable by one person.
Position 10
Champion, 201052
4750-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator with CO Shield
It supplies 3,800 running watts and 4,750 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline and propane.
Best fit forkeep a refrigerator and essential lights on and run a sump pump during an outage
Why it fits
- It supplies 3,800 running watts and 4,750 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline and propane.
- It uses a conventional generator output stage.
Know the trade-offs
- It does not provide 240V output.
- Conventional generator power and 68 dBA operation make it less suitable than an enclosed inverter for close campsites and sensitive gear.
Position 11
DuroMax, XP13000EH
XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator
It supplies 10,500 running watts and 13,000 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline and propane.
Best fit forstart a 240V well pump and run a window air conditioner
Why it fits
- It supplies 10,500 running watts and 13,000 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline and propane.
- It uses a conventional generator output stage.
Know the trade-offs
- At 234 pounds it is a roll-out machine, not a liftable generator.
- It lacks inverter-grade low harmonic distortion and an integrated CO shutoff on this older EH version.
Position 12
DuroMax, XP13000HX
XP13000HX Dual Fuel Portable Generator
It supplies 10,500 running watts and 13,000 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline and propane.
Best fit forstart a 240V well pump and run a window air conditioner
Why it fits
- It supplies 10,500 running watts and 13,000 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline and propane.
- It uses a conventional generator output stage.
Know the trade-offs
- The large engine, frame and fuel tank require substantial storage space.
- Sensitive-electronics buyers should prefer a documented inverter or low-THD model.
Position 13
DuroMax, XP13000HXT
XP13000HXT Tri Fuel Portable Generator
It supplies 10,500 running watts and 13,000 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline, propane and natural gas.
Best fit forstart a 240V well pump and run a window air conditioner
Why it fits
- It supplies 10,500 running watts and 13,000 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline, propane and natural gas.
- It uses a conventional generator output stage.
Know the trade-offs
- Natural-gas running output is 2,000 watts below gasoline output.
- Its conventional alternator is not the first choice for loads that specifically require very low harmonic distortion.
Position 14
Westinghouse, WGen10500TFc
WGen10500TFc Tri-Fuel Generator
It supplies 10,500 running watts and 13,500 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline, propane and natural gas.
Best fit forstart a 240V well pump and run a window air conditioner
Why it fits
- It supplies 10,500 running watts and 13,500 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline, propane and natural gas.
- It uses a conventional generator output stage.
Know the trade-offs
- Natural-gas capacity is materially lower than the gasoline headline.
- Its conventional generator architecture is louder and heavier than an enclosed inverter.
Position 15
Westinghouse, WGen3600DF
WGen3600DF Dual Fuel Generator
It supplies 3,600 running watts and 4,650 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline and propane.
Best fit forkeep a refrigerator and essential lights on and run a sump pump during an outage
Why it fits
- It supplies 3,600 running watts and 4,650 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline and propane.
- It uses a conventional generator output stage.
Know the trade-offs
- It cannot power 240V loads.
- It lacks the noise and power-quality advantages of an enclosed inverter.
Position 16
WEN, DF1100T
11000-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator
It supplies 8,300 running watts and 11,000 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline and propane.
Best fit forstart a 240V well pump and run a window air conditioner
Why it fits
- It supplies 8,300 running watts and 11,000 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline and propane.
- It uses a conventional generator output stage.
Know the trade-offs
- It has no integrated CO shutoff.
- The conventional alternator is not intended as the cleanest source for sensitive electronics.
Position 17
WEN, GN875i
8750-Watt Open Frame Inverter Generator
It supplies 7,000 running watts and 8,750 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline.
Best fit forstart a 240V well pump and run a window air conditioner
Why it fits
- It supplies 7,000 running watts and 8,750 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline.
- It uses inverter power electronics.
Know the trade-offs
- It runs on gasoline only.
- The open frame is louder than an enclosed inverter despite producing clean power.
Position 18
Generac, 7723-2
iQ3500 Portable Inverter Generator
It supplies 3,000 running watts and 3,500 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline.
Best fit forkeep a refrigerator and essential lights on and run laptops and sensitive electronics
Why it fits
- It supplies 3,000 running watts and 3,500 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline.
- It uses inverter power electronics.
Know the trade-offs
- The selected 7723-2 package is the 49-state version. Confirm local availability and emissions requirements.
- It provides neither propane operation nor 240V output.
Position 19
Pulsar, G12KBN
G12KBN Dual Fuel Portable Generator
It supplies 9,500 running watts and 12,000 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline and propane.
Best fit forstart a 240V well pump and run a window air conditioner
Why it fits
- It supplies 9,500 running watts and 12,000 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline and propane.
- It uses a conventional generator output stage.
Know the trade-offs
- It lacks an integrated CO shutoff.
- Its conventional output and large frame favor emergency backup over close-range recreation.
Position 20
FIRMAN, WH03041
WH03041 Dual Fuel Inverter Generator
It supplies 3,000 running watts and 3,300 starting watts on gasoline. It can run on gasoline and propane.
Best fit forkeep a refrigerator and essential lights on and power an RV air conditioner
Why it fits
- It supplies 3,000 running watts and 3,300 starting watts on gasoline.
- It can run on gasoline and propane.
- It uses inverter power electronics.
Know the trade-offs
- It is a 120V RV and backup inverter, not a 120/240V transfer-switch or whole-home generator.
- At 90 pounds and with recoil start, it is not a one-hand carry model.
Position 21
WEN, DF360iX
DF360iX
A carry-handle dual-fuel inverter for modest 120V loads. Gasoline provides 2900W running and propane 2600W, with a TT-30R socket and recoil starting.
Best fit forCarry a 120V dual-fuel inverter
Why it fits
- 2900W running and 3600W starting on gasoline
- 2600W running and 3500W starting on propane
- Natural gas is not supported
Know the trade-offs
- 120V only. A plug adapter cannot create 240V output.
- Fuel ratings fall on propane or natural gas. Check running load and motor starting demand separately.
Position 22
WEN, DF480iX
DF480iX
A wheeled 120V dual-fuel inverter with electric start. It supplies 4000W running on gasoline and 3600W on propane, with four household sockets and a TT-30R RV connection.
Best fit forElectric-start 120V RV and appliance loads
Why it fits
- 4000W running and 4800W starting on gasoline
- 3600W running and 4320W starting on propane
- Natural gas is not supported
Know the trade-offs
- 120V only. A plug adapter cannot create 240V output.
- Fuel ratings fall on propane or natural gas. Check running load and motor starting demand separately.
Position 23
Westinghouse, iGen8200TFc
iGen8200TFc
An enclosed 120/240V tri-fuel inverter with remote start. Its 6600W gasoline rating falls to 5940W on propane and 5280W on natural gas, so the chosen fuel belongs in the load calculation.
Best fit forA wheeled tri-fuel inverter with 240V output
Why it fits
- 6600W running and 8200W starting on gasoline
- 5940W running and 7380W starting on propane
- 5280W running and 6560W starting on natural gas
Know the trade-offs
- A 50A-shaped outlet does not mean the generator delivers 50A continuously at 240V.
- Fuel ratings fall on propane or natural gas. Check running load and motor starting demand separately.
Position 24
Westinghouse, iGen12000TFc
iGen12000TFc
A large enclosed tri-fuel inverter with 9000W gasoline running output and a 12000W peak rating. It includes both 14-50R and L14-30R connections, with lower continuous ratings on gaseous fuels.
Best fit forLarger managed home loads with inverter output
Why it fits
- 9000W running and 12000W starting on gasoline
- 8100W running and 11000W starting on propane
- 7200W running and 9800W starting on natural gas
Know the trade-offs
- A 50A-shaped outlet does not mean the generator delivers 50A continuously at 240V.
- Fuel ratings fall on propane or natural gas. Check running load and motor starting demand separately.
The choices that matter
How to choose your next generator
Focus on the factors that change which product works best for you.
Use nameplate watts where possible
Reference values are useful for planning. The appliance label is the better final input.
Motors need startup headroom
Pumps, compressors and blowers can briefly need far more power than their running figure.
Fuel changes the output
Propane and natural-gas ratings are often lower than the gasoline headline.
Voltage can rule out a generator
A 240-volt well pump or transfer setup cannot run from a 120-volt-only machine.
Sensitive loads favor documented clean power
Choose an inverter or a model with a suitable published harmonic-distortion limit.
Portable generators stay outdoors
Operate far from doors, windows and vents. A home connection needs a listed transfer device installed correctly.
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