Best Gas Generators Updated June 2025

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2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated June 2025
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9.9

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9.9

DuroMax XP13000EH 13,000-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator - Gas & Propane, Electric Start, Whole Home Backup Power, Transfer S...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 13,000 peak, 10,500 running
Run Time: Up to 8 hours
Outlets: 1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 234 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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9.9

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DuroMax XP13000EH 13,000-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator - Gas & Propane, Electric Start, Whole Home Backup Power, Transfer S...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 13,000 peak, 10,500 running
Run Time: Up to 8 hours
Outlets: 1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 234 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

9.8

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9.8

4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2500X
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Run Time: Up to 400 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 60 lbs
Dimensions: 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

9.8

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4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2500X
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Run Time: Up to 400 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 60 lbs
Dimensions: 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

9.6

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9.6

WEN 3600-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, RV-Ready, Quiet and Lightweight with Fuel Shut Off (56360i)
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 3600 peak, 2900 running
Run Time: Up to 5 hours
Outlets: 2x 120V, 2x USB, TT-30R RV, 12V DC
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 46.3 lbs
Dimensions: 11.6" wide x 17.9" deep x 19.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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9.6

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WEN 3600-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, RV-Ready, Quiet and Lightweight with Fuel Shut Off (56360i)
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 3600 peak, 2900 running
Run Time: Up to 5 hours
Outlets: 2x 120V, 2x USB, TT-30R RV, 12V DC
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 46.3 lbs
Dimensions: 11.6" wide x 17.9" deep x 19.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

9.4

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9.4

Westinghouse 4000 Peak Watt Super Quiet Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start, Gas & Propane Powered, RV...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 3300 running
Run Time: Up to 7 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 62.8 lbs
Dimensions: 12.6" wide x 21.3" deep x 19.3" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

9.4

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Westinghouse 4000 Peak Watt Super Quiet Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start, Gas & Propane Powered, RV...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 3300 running
Run Time: Up to 7 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 62.8 lbs
Dimensions: 12.6" wide x 21.3" deep x 19.3" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

9.3

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9.3

Westinghouse 14500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas, Propan...
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 14500 peak, 11500 running
Run Time: Up to 19 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 30A twist lock, 14-50R
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 230 lbs
Dimensions: 26.1" wide x 27.2" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

9.3

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Westinghouse 14500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas, Propan...
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 14500 peak, 11500 running
Run Time: Up to 19 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 30A twist lock, 14-50R
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 230 lbs
Dimensions: 26.1" wide x 27.2" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

9.1

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9.1

Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, L14-30R twist lock, 14-50R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 211 lbs
Dimensions: 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

9.1

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Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, L14-30R twist lock, 14-50R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 211 lbs
Dimensions: 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

8.8

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8.8

ERAYAK 2400W Portable Inverter Generator for Home Use, Super Quiet Small Generator for Camping Outdoor Emergency Power Backup, ...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 2400 peak, 1800 running
Run Time: Up to 14.4 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, DC, 2x USB
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 42 lbs
Dimensions: 9.7" wide x 7.7" deep x 13.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

8.8

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ERAYAK 2400W Portable Inverter Generator for Home Use, Super Quiet Small Generator for Camping Outdoor Emergency Power Backup, ...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 2400 peak, 1800 running
Run Time: Up to 14.4 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, DC, 2x USB
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 42 lbs
Dimensions: 9.7" wide x 7.7" deep x 13.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

8.6

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8.6

WEN 4,750-Watt 120V/240V Dual Fuel Portable Generator with Wheel Kit and Electric Start (DF475T)
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4750 peak, 3800 running
Run Time: Up to 11 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 12V, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 105 lbs
Dimensions: ‎23.2" wide x 17.5" deep x 18.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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8.6

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WEN 4,750-Watt 120V/240V Dual Fuel Portable Generator with Wheel Kit and Electric Start (DF475T)
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4750 peak, 3800 running
Run Time: Up to 11 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 12V, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 105 lbs
Dimensions: ‎23.2" wide x 17.5" deep x 18.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

8.5

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8.5

WEN 5600-Watt Portable Generator, 224cc, Transfer-Switch and RV-Ready (GN5600)
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 5600 peak, 4500 running
Run Time: 12.5 hours
Outlets: TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock, 2x 5-2OR
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 112.3 lbs
Dimensions: 16.9" wide x 22.4" deep x 18.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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8.5

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WEN 5600-Watt Portable Generator, 224cc, Transfer-Switch and RV-Ready (GN5600)
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 5600 peak, 4500 running
Run Time: 12.5 hours
Outlets: TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock, 2x 5-2OR
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 112.3 lbs
Dimensions: 16.9" wide x 22.4" deep x 18.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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8.4

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8.4

PowerSmart 2500-Watt Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Protect
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 2500 peak, 1900 running
Run Time: 1 hour
Outlets: 2x 120V AC, 12V DC, 2x USB
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 39 lbs
Dimensions: 13.4" wide x 19.1" long x 20.1" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

8.4

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PowerSmart 2500-Watt Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Protect
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 2500 peak, 1900 running
Run Time: 1 hour
Outlets: 2x 120V AC, 12V DC, 2x USB
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 39 lbs
Dimensions: 13.4" wide x 19.1" long x 20.1" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

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9.9

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9.9

DuroMax XP13000EH 13,000-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator - Gas & Propane, Electric Start, Whole Home Backup Power, Transfer S...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 13,000 peak, 10,500 running
Run Time: Up to 8 hours
Outlets: 1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 234 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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Picked by 339 people this week!
Picked by 339 people this week!

9.9

1
DuroMax XP13000EH 13,000-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator - Gas & Propane, Electric Start, Whole Home Backup Power, Transfer S...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 13,000 peak, 10,500 running
Run Time: Up to 8 hours
Outlets: 1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 234 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

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Best Gas Generator
1. DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator
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2. 4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2500X
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3. WEN Portable Inverter Generator
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4. Westinghouse Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator
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5. Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment Tri-Fuel Portable Generator
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6. Westinghouse WGen9500DF Portable Generator
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7. ERAYAK Portable Inverter Generator
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8. WEN DF475T Portable Generator
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9. WEN 5600-Watt Portable Generator
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10. PowerSmart Portable Gas Inverter Generator
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Power Source
Propane or gasoline Solar-compatible battery Gasoline Propane or gasoline Propane, gasoline, or natural gas Propane or gasoline Gasoline Propane or gasoline Gasoline Gasoline
Power Source
Propane or gasoline Solar-compatible battery Gasoline Propane or gasoline Propane, gasoline, or natural gas Propane or gasoline Gasoline Propane or gasoline Gasoline Gasoline
Output Power Wattage
13,000 peak, 10,500 running 4000 peak, 2000 running 3600 peak, 2900 running 4000 peak, 3300 running 14500 peak, 11500 running 12500 peak, 9500 running 2400 peak, 1800 running 4750 peak, 3800 running 5600 peak, 4500 running 2500 peak, 1900 running
Output Power Wattage
13,000 peak, 10,500 running 4000 peak, 2000 running 3600 peak, 2900 running 4000 peak, 3300 running 14500 peak, 11500 running 12500 peak, 9500 running 2400 peak, 1800 running 4750 peak, 3800 running 5600 peak, 4500 running 2500 peak, 1900 running
Run Time
Up to 8 hours Up to 400 hours Up to 5 hours Up to 7 hours Up to 19 hours Up to 12 hours Up to 14.4 hours Up to 11 hours 12.5 hours 1 hour
Run Time
Up to 8 hours Up to 400 hours Up to 5 hours Up to 7 hours Up to 19 hours Up to 12 hours Up to 14.4 hours Up to 11 hours 12.5 hours 1 hour
Outlets
1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car 2x 120V, 2x USB, TT-30R RV, 12V DC 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV 4x AC, 30A twist lock, 14-50R 4x AC, L14-30R twist lock, 14-50R RV 2x AC, DC, 2x USB 2x AC, 12V, 30A twist lock TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock, 2x 5-2OR 2x 120V AC, 12V DC, 2x USB
Outlets
1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car 2x 120V, 2x USB, TT-30R RV, 12V DC 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV 4x AC, 30A twist lock, 14-50R 4x AC, L14-30R twist lock, 14-50R RV 2x AC, DC, 2x USB 2x AC, 12V, 30A twist lock TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock, 2x 5-2OR 2x 120V AC, 12V DC, 2x USB
Parallel Capable
No Yes Yes Yes Not indicated No No No Yes Yes
Parallel Capable
No Yes Yes Yes Not indicated No No No Yes Yes
Weight
234 lbs 60 lbs 46.3 lbs 62.8 lbs 230 lbs 211 lbs 42 lbs 105 lbs 112.3 lbs 39 lbs
Weight
234 lbs 60 lbs 46.3 lbs 62.8 lbs 230 lbs 211 lbs 42 lbs 105 lbs 112.3 lbs 39 lbs
Dimensions
30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall 11.6" wide x 17.9" deep x 19.7" tall 12.6" wide x 21.3" deep x 19.3" tall 26.1" wide x 27.2" deep x 26.5" tall 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall 9.7" wide x 7.7" deep x 13.7" tall ‎23.2" wide x 17.5" deep x 18.5" tall 16.9" wide x 22.4" deep x 18.5" tall 13.4" wide x 19.1" long x 20.1" tall
Dimensions
30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall 11.6" wide x 17.9" deep x 19.7" tall 12.6" wide x 21.3" deep x 19.3" tall 26.1" wide x 27.2" deep x 26.5" tall 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall 9.7" wide x 7.7" deep x 13.7" tall ‎23.2" wide x 17.5" deep x 18.5" tall 16.9" wide x 22.4" deep x 18.5" tall 13.4" wide x 19.1" long x 20.1" tall
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