Best Quiet Generators
Updated May 2025
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Best Quiet Generators
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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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...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Run Time: Up to 91 hours
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 8.8" wide x 12.9" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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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...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Run Time: Up to 91 hours
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 8.8" wide x 12.9" deep x 9.7" 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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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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Power Equipment 4000 Watts Inverter Generator Gas Powered, Portable Open Frame Generator, Low Noise with ECO Mode and Inverter ...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 3200 running
Run Time: Up to 14 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, DC, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 56 lbs
Dimensions: 19.1" wide x 15.5" deep x 19.1" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Power Equipment 4000 Watts Inverter Generator Gas Powered, Portable Open Frame Generator, Low Noise with ECO Mode and Inverter ...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 3200 running
Run Time: Up to 14 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, DC, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 56 lbs
Dimensions: 19.1" wide x 15.5" deep x 19.1" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Westinghouse 5000 Peak Watt Super Quiet Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start, Gas & Propane Powered, RV...
Power Source: Propane or 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: 124.7 lbs
Dimensions: 21.5" wide x 29.6" deep x 24.3" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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Westinghouse 5000 Peak Watt Super Quiet Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start, Gas & Propane Powered, RV...
Power Source: Propane or 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: 124.7 lbs
Dimensions: 21.5" wide x 29.6" deep x 24.3" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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WEN Quiet 6800-Watt Dual Fuel RV-Ready Electric Start Portable Inverter Generator with Fuel Shut Off and CO Watchdog for Electr...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 6800 peak, 5100 running
Run Time: Up to 9 hours
Outlets: 3x AC, TT-30R RV, 12V D, 2x USB
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 107.8 lbs
Dimensions: 22.8" wide x 20" deep x 19.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances
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WEN Quiet 6800-Watt Dual Fuel RV-Ready Electric Start Portable Inverter Generator with Fuel Shut Off and CO Watchdog for Electr...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 6800 peak, 5100 running
Run Time: Up to 9 hours
Outlets: 3x AC, TT-30R RV, 12V D, 2x USB
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 107.8 lbs
Dimensions: 22.8" wide x 20" deep x 19.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances
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ERAYAK 4500W Portable Inverter Generator for Home Use, Super Quiet Small Generator for Camping Outdoor Emergency Power Backup, ...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4500 peak, 3500 running
Run Time: Up to 16 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, DC, TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 54 lbs
Dimensions: 11.7" wide x 20" deep x 19.3" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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ERAYAK 4500W Portable Inverter Generator for Home Use, Super Quiet Small Generator for Camping Outdoor Emergency Power Backup, ...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4500 peak, 3500 running
Run Time: Up to 16 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, DC, TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 54 lbs
Dimensions: 11.7" wide x 20" deep x 19.3" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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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 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 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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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 Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station,1070Wh LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output, 1 Hr Fast Charge, Solar Gene...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Run Time: Up to 91 hours
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 8.8" wide x 12.9" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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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...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Run Time: Up to 91 hours
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 8.8" wide x 12.9" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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