Best Whole House Generators
Updated December 2024
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Best Whole House Generators
2024 Buyer's GuideUpdated December 2024
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Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus with Smart Transfer Switch, 5040Wh Power Station, 120V/240V 7200W AC Output, Whole-Home Backu...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 7200 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Up to 15 days
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 130.8 lbs
Dimensions: Not indicated
Ideal For: Camping and RVs, home appliances
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Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus with Smart Transfer Switch, 5040Wh Power Station, 120V/240V 7200W AC Output, Whole-Home Backu...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 7200 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Up to 15 days
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 130.8 lbs
Dimensions: Not indicated
Ideal For: Camping and RVs, home appliances
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Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station, 2042Wh LiFePO4 Home Backup Battery, 2200W Solar Generator with 20ms UPS, USB-C...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4400 peak, 2200 running
Run Time: Up to 72 hours
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 39.5 lbs
Dimensions: 13.2" wide x 10.4" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station, 2042Wh LiFePO4 Home Backup Battery, 2200W Solar Generator with 20ms UPS, USB-C...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4400 peak, 2200 running
Run Time: Up to 72 hours
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 39.5 lbs
Dimensions: 13.2" wide x 10.4" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
3
Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Solar Generator + Manual Transfer Switch, 3024Wh 3000W Portable Power Station with 2 * 200W Solar Pan...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 5x AC, 12V, 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 63.9 lbs
Dimensions: 14.1" wide x 18.6" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Solar Generator + Manual Transfer Switch, 3024Wh 3000W Portable Power Station with 2 * 200W Solar Pan...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 5x AC, 12V, 2x USB-A, 2x USB-C
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 63.9 lbs
Dimensions: 14.1" wide x 18.6" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO 400W, 3024Wh Power Station with 2x200W Solar Panels, Fast Charging in 2.4 Hours, Intelligent B...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Up to 53 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 99.2 lbs
Dimensions: 18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO 400W, 3024Wh Power Station with 2x200W Solar Panels, Fast Charging in 2.4 Hours, Intelligent B...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Up to 53 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 99.2 lbs
Dimensions: 18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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EF ECOFLOW Solar Generator 4096Wh DELTA Pro 3 with 400W Portable Solar Panel, 120/240V 4000W AC Output, Solar Generator for Hom...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 4000 running
Run Time: Up to 3 days
Outlets: 4x 120V AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V DC, TT-30R RV, 1x 240V AC
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 150 lbs
Dimensions: 13.4" wide x 16.2" deep x 27.4" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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EF ECOFLOW Solar Generator 4096Wh DELTA Pro 3 with 400W Portable Solar Panel, 120/240V 4000W AC Output, Solar Generator for Hom...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 4000 running
Run Time: Up to 3 days
Outlets: 4x 120V AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V DC, TT-30R RV, 1x 240V AC
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 150 lbs
Dimensions: 13.4" wide x 16.2" deep x 27.4" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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EF ECOFLOW Solar Generator DELTA 2 Max 2048Wh with 220W Solar Panel, LiFePO4 Battery Portable Power Station, Up to 3400W AC Out...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4800 peak, 2400 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 6x AC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 2x DC, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 70.9 lbs
Dimensions: 9.7" wide x 12.2" long x 20" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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EF ECOFLOW Solar Generator DELTA 2 Max 2048Wh with 220W Solar Panel, LiFePO4 Battery Portable Power Station, Up to 3400W AC Out...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4800 peak, 2400 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 6x AC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 2x DC, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 70.9 lbs
Dimensions: 9.7" wide x 12.2" long x 20" 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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Westinghouse 28000 Peak Watt Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start with Auto Choke, Transfer Switch Ready 30A &...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 28000 peak, 20000 running
Run Time: Up to 11 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x 14-50R, 2x L14-30R, L5-30R
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 583 lbs
Dimensions: 38" wide x 35" deep x 40.4" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Westinghouse 28000 Peak Watt Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start with Auto Choke, Transfer Switch Ready 30A &...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 28000 peak, 20000 running
Run Time: Up to 11 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x 14-50R, 2x L14-30R, L5-30R
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 583 lbs
Dimensions: 38" wide x 35" deep x 40.4" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Anker SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station, PowerHouse 767, 2400W Solar Generator, GaNPrime Battery Generators for Home Use, LiFe...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3600 peak, 2400 running
Run Time: 2048 watt hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 3x USB-C, 2x 12V car, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 67.3 lbs
Dimensions: 20.7" wide x 9.8" deep x 15.6" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Anker SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station, PowerHouse 767, 2400W Solar Generator, GaNPrime Battery Generators for Home Use, LiFe...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3600 peak, 2400 running
Run Time: 2048 watt hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 3x USB-C, 2x 12V car, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 67.3 lbs
Dimensions: 20.7" wide x 9.8" deep x 15.6" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel Portable Generator - 13000 Watt Gas or Propane Powered - Electric Start w/ CO Alert, 50 State Appro...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 13000 peak, 10500 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 4x 120V 20A, 240V twist lock, 120V twist lock, 50A
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 240 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances
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DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel Portable Generator - 13000 Watt Gas or Propane Powered - Electric Start w/ CO Alert, 50 State Appro...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 13000 peak, 10500 running
Run Time: Not indicated
Outlets: 4x 120V 20A, 240V twist lock, 120V twist lock, 50A
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 240 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances
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Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus with Smart Transfer Switch, 5040Wh Power Station, 120V/240V 7200W AC Output, Whole-Home Backu...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 7200 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Up to 15 days
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 130.8 lbs
Dimensions: Not indicated
Ideal For: Camping and RVs, home appliances
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Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus with Smart Transfer Switch, 5040Wh Power Station, 120V/240V 7200W AC Output, Whole-Home Backu...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 7200 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Up to 15 days
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 130.8 lbs
Dimensions: Not indicated
Ideal For: Camping and RVs, home appliances
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