Best Lightweight Generators Updated May 2025

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Best Lightweight Generators
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

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10.0

ERAYAK 4500W Portable Inverter Generator for Home Use, Super Quiet Small Generator for Camping Outdoor Emergency Power Backup, ...
Noise level
Fuel efficiency
Portability
Build quality
Ease of use
Performance
Picked by 129 people this week!
Picked by 129 people this week!

10.0

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ERAYAK 4500W Portable Inverter Generator for Home Use, Super Quiet Small Generator for Camping Outdoor Emergency Power Backup, ...
Noise level
Fuel efficiency
Portability
Build quality
Ease of use
Performance

9.8

2

9.8

Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with 200W Solar Panel,1070Wh Portable Power Station LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output,...
Functionality
Power level
Portability
Charging speed
Durability
Power

9.8

2
Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with 200W Solar Panel,1070Wh Portable Power Station LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output,...
Functionality
Power level
Portability
Charging speed
Durability
Power

9.6

3

9.6

Westinghouse 4650 Peak Watt Portable Generator, RV Ready 30A Outlet, Gas Powered, CO Sensor
Runs well
Ease of use
Build quality
Value for money
Noise level
Start time

9.6

3
Westinghouse 4650 Peak Watt Portable Generator, RV Ready 30A Outlet, Gas Powered, CO Sensor
Runs well
Ease of use
Build quality
Value for money
Noise level
Start time

9.4

4

9.4

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

9.4

4
PowerSmart 2500-Watt Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Protect
Quietness
Functionality
Generator performance
Portable
Value for money
Ease of use

9.3

5

9.3

Champion Power Equipment 4000-Watt RV Ready Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Shield
Power
Weight
Functionality
Noise level
Ease of use
Value for money

9.3

5
Champion Power Equipment 4000-Watt RV Ready Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Shield
Power
Weight
Functionality
Noise level
Ease of use
Value for money

9.2

6

9.2

Jackery Solar Generator 300, 293Wh Backup Lithium Battery with 1XSolar Panel SolarSaga 100W, 110V/300W Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet...
Functionality
Power
Charging speed
Portable
Durability
Ease of use

9.2

6
Jackery Solar Generator 300, 293Wh Backup Lithium Battery with 1XSolar Panel SolarSaga 100W, 110V/300W Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet...
Functionality
Power
Charging speed
Portable
Durability
Ease of use

9.0

7

9.0

Pulsar PGD40ISCO Ultra Light Quiet 4000W Portable Gas Inverter Generator
Functionality
Power
Ease of start
Portableness
Value for money
Design

9.0

7
Pulsar PGD40ISCO Ultra Light Quiet 4000W Portable Gas Inverter Generator
Functionality
Power
Ease of start
Portableness
Value for money
Design

8.9

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8.9

WEN 3600-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, RV-Ready, Quiet and Lightweight with Fuel Shut Off (56360i)
Runs great
Quietness
Ease of start
Build quality
Power
Weight

8.9

8
WEN 3600-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, RV-Ready, Quiet and Lightweight with Fuel Shut Off (56360i)
Runs great
Quietness
Ease of start
Build quality
Power
Weight

8.8

9

8.8

4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2500X
Value for money
Maneuverability
Portability
Noise level
Tech Support
Versatility

8.8

9
4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2500X
Value for money
Maneuverability
Portability
Noise level
Tech Support
Versatility

8.6

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8.6

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

8.6

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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

Our Top Choice

10.0

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10.0

ERAYAK 4500W Portable Inverter Generator for Home Use, Super Quiet Small Generator for Camping Outdoor Emergency Power Backup, ...
Noise level
Fuel efficiency
Portability
Build quality
Ease of use
Performance
Picked by 129 people this week!
Picked by 129 people this week!

10.0

1
ERAYAK 4500W Portable Inverter Generator for Home Use, Super Quiet Small Generator for Camping Outdoor Emergency Power Backup, ...
Noise level
Fuel efficiency
Portability
Build quality
Ease of use
Performance