Best 12000 Watt Generators Updated May 2025

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Best 12000 Watt Generators
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

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10.0

Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane...
Ease of assembly
Works great
Generator quality
Build quality
Start time
Power
Picked by 544 people this week!
Picked by 544 people this week!

10.0

1
Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane...
Ease of assembly
Works great
Generator quality
Build quality
Start time
Power

9.8

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9.8

Westinghouse 12500 Peak Watt Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start with Auto Choke, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas ...
Power
Ease of assembly
Build quality
Remote start
Value for money
Noise level

9.8

2
Westinghouse 12500 Peak Watt Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start with Auto Choke, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas ...
Power
Ease of assembly
Build quality
Remote start
Value for money
Noise level

9.6

3

9.6

DuroMax XP13000EH 13,000-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator - Gas & Propane, Electric Start, Whole Home Backup Power, Transfer S...
Generator functionality
Ease of assembly
Value for money
Power level

9.6

3
DuroMax XP13000EH 13,000-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator - Gas & Propane, Electric Start, Whole Home Backup Power, Transfer S...
Generator functionality
Ease of assembly
Value for money
Power level

9.5

4

9.5

Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO 400W, 3024Wh Power Station with 2x200W Solar Panels, Fast Charging in 2.4 Hours, Intelligent B...
Charge rate
Power
Ease of use
Value for money
Build quality

9.5

4
Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO 400W, 3024Wh Power Station with 2x200W Solar Panels, Fast Charging in 2.4 Hours, Intelligent B...
Charge rate
Power
Ease of use
Value for money
Build quality

9.4

5

9.4

Westinghouse 14500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas, Propan...
Power
Ease of assembly
Build quality
Value for money
Fuel options
Start-up time

9.4

5
Westinghouse 14500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas, Propan...
Power
Ease of assembly
Build quality
Value for money
Fuel options
Start-up time

9.2

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9.2

WEN 11,000-Watt 120V/240V Dual Fuel Portable Generator with Wheel Kit and Electric Start (DF1100T)
Functionality
Ease of setup
Generator quality
Value for money
Build quality
Power level

9.2

6
WEN 11,000-Watt 120V/240V Dual Fuel Portable Generator with Wheel Kit and Electric Start (DF1100T)
Functionality
Ease of setup
Generator quality
Value for money
Build quality
Power level

9.1

7

9.1

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station,1070Wh LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output, 1 Hr Fast Charge, Solar Gene...
Functionality
Power level
Portability
Charging speed
Durability
Power

9.1

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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station,1070Wh LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output, 1 Hr Fast Charge, Solar Gene...
Functionality
Power level
Portability
Charging speed
Durability
Power

9.0

8

9.0

PowerSmart 2500-Watt Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Protect
Quietness
Functionality
Generator performance
Portable
Value for money
Ease of use

9.0

8
PowerSmart 2500-Watt Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Protect
Quietness
Functionality
Generator performance
Portable
Value for money
Ease of use

8.7

9

8.7

DuroMax Gas Powered Portable 12000 Watt-Electric Start-Home Back Up & RV Ready, 50 State Approved Generator, Blue, Black
Engine performance
Power
Start-up
Value for money

8.7

9
DuroMax Gas Powered Portable 12000 Watt-Electric Start-Home Back Up & RV Ready, 50 State Approved Generator, Blue, Black
Engine performance
Power
Start-up
Value for money

8.5

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8.5

Westinghouse 5000 Peak Watt Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start with Auto Choke, Wheel & Handle Kit,...
Noise level
Functionality
Ease of use
Build quality
Ease of movement
Start time

8.5

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Westinghouse 5000 Peak Watt Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start with Auto Choke, Wheel & Handle Kit,...
Noise level
Functionality
Ease of use
Build quality
Ease of movement
Start time

Our Top Choice

10.0

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Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane...
Ease of assembly
Works great
Generator quality
Build quality
Start time
Power
Picked by 544 people this week!
Picked by 544 people this week!

10.0

1
Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane...
Ease of assembly
Works great
Generator quality
Build quality
Start time
Power