Small Generators Under 2,500 Watts
Compact units under 2,500 running watts — light enough to carry one-handed, sized for a refrigerator, lights, and electronics rather than 240 V appliances.
5 models in this category.
| Model | Type | Fuel | Running watts (gas / LP for standby) | Starting watts (gas) | Noise level | Start type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briggs & Stratton P2400 PowerSmart | inverter | gasoline | 1800 W | 2400 W | 62 dBA | recoil |
| Champion 2000W Inverter (100692) | inverter | gasoline | 1700 W | 2000 W | 53 dBA | recoil |
| Generac GP2200i | inverter | gasoline | 1700 W | 2200 W | — | recoil |
| Honda EU2200i | inverter | gasoline | 1800 W | 2200 W | 48 dBA | recoil |
| Honda EU2200i Companion | inverter | gasoline | 1800 W | 2200 W | 48 dBA | recoil |