Best Home Generators
Updated July 2025
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Best Home Generators
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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4PATRIOTS
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
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4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2500X
4PATRIOTS
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
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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
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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
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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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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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Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with 200W Solar Panel,1070Wh Portable Power Station LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output,...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 12.9" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with 200W Solar Panel,1070Wh Portable Power Station LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output,...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 12.9" wide x 8.8" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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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
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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
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BLUETTI Solar Generator Elite 200 V2, 2073.6Wh LFP Battery Backup w/ 4 2600W AC Outlets (3900W Power Lifting), 17-Year Lifespan...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 5200 peak, 2600 running
Run Time: Up to 25 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 53.4 lbs
Dimensions: 9.8" wide x 13.8" deep x 12.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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BLUETTI Solar Generator Elite 200 V2, 2073.6Wh LFP Battery Backup w/ 4 2600W AC Outlets (3900W Power Lifting), 17-Year Lifespan...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 5200 peak, 2600 running
Run Time: Up to 25 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 53.4 lbs
Dimensions: 9.8" wide x 13.8" deep x 12.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Westinghouse 5000 Peak Watt Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start with Auto Choke, Wheel & Handle Kit,...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4500 peak, 3700 running
Run Time: Up to 18 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 105 lbs
Dimensions: 24.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 20" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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Westinghouse 5000 Peak Watt Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start with Auto Choke, Wheel & Handle Kit,...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4500 peak, 3700 running
Run Time: Up to 18 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 105 lbs
Dimensions: 24.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 20" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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Westinghouse 12500 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: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 50A, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 208 lbs
Dimensions: 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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Westinghouse 12500 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: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 50A, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 208 lbs
Dimensions: 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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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
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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
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Jackery Solar Generator 300, 293Wh Backup Lithium Battery with 1XSolar Panel SolarSaga 100W, 110V/300W Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 500 peak, 300 running
Run Time: Up to 20 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, USB-C, 3.0 port, USB-A, DC, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 13.1 lbs
Dimensions: 9.1" long x 5.2" wide x 7.8" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances
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Jackery Solar Generator 300, 293Wh Backup Lithium Battery with 1XSolar Panel SolarSaga 100W, 110V/300W Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 500 peak, 300 running
Run Time: Up to 20 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, USB-C, 3.0 port, USB-A, DC, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 13.1 lbs
Dimensions: 9.1" long x 5.2" wide x 7.8" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances
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4PATRIOTS
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
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4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2500X
4PATRIOTS
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
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