Best Portable Inverter Generators Updated July 2025

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Best Portable Inverter Generators
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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9.9

1

9.9

Champion Power Equipment 4000-Watt RV Ready Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Shield
Works great
Noise level
Power
Ease of use
Weight
Value for money
Picked by 509 people this week!
Picked by 509 people this week!

9.9

1
Champion Power Equipment 4000-Watt RV Ready Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Shield
Works great
Noise level
Power
Ease of use
Weight
Value for money

9.6

2

9.6

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

9.6

2
DuroMax XP13000EH 13,000-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator - Gas & Propane, Electric Start, Whole Home Backup Power, Transfer S...
Power level
Ease of assembly
Value for money

9.3

3

9.3

WEN 4800-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, RV-Ready, Quiet and Lightweight with Fuel Shut Off (56477i)
Power generation
Noise level
Power
Portability
Value for money
Ease of start

9.3

3
WEN 4800-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, RV-Ready, Quiet and Lightweight with Fuel Shut Off (56477i)
Power generation
Noise level
Power
Portability
Value for money
Ease of start

9.1

4

9.1

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

9.1

4
Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane...
Runs great
Ease of assembly
Build quality
Start time
Power
Value for money

9.0

5

9.0

Westinghouse 2550 Peak Watt Super Quiet & Lightweight Portable Inverter Generator, RV Ready 30A Outlet, Gas and Propane Powered...
Quietness
Weight
Functionality
Ease of use
Generator quality
Fuel efficiency

9.0

5
Westinghouse 2550 Peak Watt Super Quiet & Lightweight Portable Inverter Generator, RV Ready 30A Outlet, Gas and Propane Powered...
Quietness
Weight
Functionality
Ease of use
Generator quality
Fuel efficiency

8.9

6

8.9

MaXpeedingrods 3500 Watt Portable Inverter Generator Gas Powered, EPA Compliant, Compact and Lightweight for Home Backup Power,...
Generator functionality
Noise level
Ease of start
Weight
Size

8.9

6
MaXpeedingrods 3500 Watt Portable Inverter Generator Gas Powered, EPA Compliant, Compact and Lightweight for Home Backup Power,...
Generator functionality
Noise level
Ease of start
Weight
Size

8.8

7

8.8

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

8.8

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

8.6

8

8.6

DJI Power 1000 Portable Power Station, 1024Wh LiFePO4 Battery, 2200W (Peak 2600W) AC/140W USB-C Output, 23db Ultra-Silent, Sola...
Power
Charging speed
Battery life
Build quality
Value for money
Noise level

8.6

8
DJI Power 1000 Portable Power Station, 1024Wh LiFePO4 Battery, 2200W (Peak 2600W) AC/140W USB-C Output, 23db Ultra-Silent, Sola...
Power
Charging speed
Battery life
Build quality
Value for money
Noise level

8.4

9

8.4

Portable Inverter Generator 2500W Gas Powered, Long Runtime Gas Generators for Home Use, Camping, Super Quiet Emergency Home Ba...
Noise level
Generator quality
Ease of start
Value for money
Compactness
Power level

8.4

9
Portable Inverter Generator 2500W Gas Powered, Long Runtime Gas Generators for Home Use, Camping, Super Quiet Emergency Home Ba...
Noise level
Generator quality
Ease of start
Value for money
Compactness
Power level

8.3

10

8.3

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

8.3

10
WEN 3600-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, RV-Ready, Quiet and Lightweight with Fuel Shut Off (56360i)
Runs great
Ease of start
Build quality
Power
Portable
Value for money

Our Top Choice

9.9

1

9.9

Champion Power Equipment 4000-Watt RV Ready Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Shield
Works great
Noise level
Power
Ease of use
Weight
Value for money
Picked by 509 people this week!
Picked by 509 people this week!

9.9

1
Champion Power Equipment 4000-Watt RV Ready Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Shield
Works great
Noise level
Power
Ease of use
Weight
Value for money