Quietest Portable Whole House Backup Inverter 120V / 240V Generator Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2024
- Testing which portable generator is the quietest under full load
Honda Eu7000i
Powerhorse 7500i
Aipower 8000
Genmax gm9000ie
Duromax xp9000ih
Genmax gm9000ied
Predator 9500
I think I’m going with the duromax. Not sure why but it’s a feeling I keep going back to
[generator] [no load/full load]
Honda EU7000IS 56.8/67.2
Powerhorse 7500i 52.5/64.5
Aipower 8000 61.9/70.5
Genmax GM9000IE 60.7/69.6
Duromax XP9000IH 61.8/67.7
Genmax GM9000IED 60.4/67.7
Predator 9500 61.7/69.7
The Honda was on plywood which makes it louder then on grass which absorbs sound. see the review Gavin did on the EU7000 in another of his videos and it quieter on grass like the other gensets were tested on. th-cam.com/video/ViQ74Fo0r-Y/w-d-xo.html
Best you tube channel for generator reviews! Awesome video sir. Very educational.
I was debating between the honda and the powerhorse. I love the multiple outlets of the powerhorse and it's a bit quieter, but I can't find a website or even a phone number for support.
Eventually something will break and will new parts even be available in a few years? What happens when they sell out? My experience with these off brands is that they make a new product, then dissappear in a few years.
The Honda is a Honda. I can call, email, and buy parts. Plus it comes with a 4 year warranty.
To be honest, the correct choice is very obvious. In 10 years I can still get parts for the Honda.
A product is only as good as it's parts availability.
I still have my little 800 watt Honda from 1983, still haven't needed any parts LOL.
I want dual fuel. After a hurricane the gas stations are either out of gas or no power and many times can only accept cash. Hurricane Andrew taught me a lot about no power for four weeks. Have gas on hand, but remember that each empty can will cost you 20 - 25 dollars and even more just before a storm. Then when the storm misses you, what will you do with all that gas. Propane can be pumped at Tractor Supply or other places with a small gen set, and the propane last a very long time. It's amazing that my 30 year old 4k Genrac with a super loud 8hp will start in 3-4 pulls and has a 240v and 2 120v plugs. I hate the noise piece of junk it takes all I got to make those 4 pulls. Give this old man a quite dual fuel electric start gen set. Nice video work Gavin!
The last Texas freeze I drove 10 miles out finally found a gas station that had gas and they only allowed us to buy 5 gallons per customer.
Thanks for sharing this Tim
Or the Tri-fuel and plug it into your LNG home line. It’s extremely rare for them to stop gas flow to homes.
Great Vid, Wow Honda under rates their Generators ability. I was impressed with how quiet the PowerHorse 7500 is.
The Honda is under rated by a 1000w for sure and the powerhorse is so quiet that I had to double check if it was still running outside.
Thanks again for your support 👍🏾👊🏾😎💯
@@GeneratorReviews YW, what is most impressive is that the Honda is running continuous watts 1700 watts over its rated continuous capacity without any issue at all and no overload light. Show me any other generators of any manufacturer that will run 1700 watts over with this ease, and absolutely no issues.
Great video!!! The powerhorse really shined and my next favorite WAS the duromax but the genmax is better because it has the 50 amp outlet
Great comparison video. Thank you. With the same generator lineup, could you compare the serviceability of the gensets. For example changing the air filter. There was a model that has it on the side, but the Predator you have to take the gen apart just to get to the filter. Could you compare them from easiest serviceability to the most difficult. Thank you.
Excellent idea👍🏾💯
I bet the neighborhood will love you when the power goes out.
That’s not a reason to not get a generator.
Would had been nice to see the Yamaha 6300 in that group. Basically the Predator, the Duromax and the Ai Power are the same, different branding and a few bells and whistles between them.
Fantastic video and comparison! I can’t believe how much quieter the Powerhorse is! I really like that dual fuel Genmax overall. I really like how you did the high looks testing with that space heater. Well done!
Thanks 😊
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Someone left a Honeywell 2000i inverter generator at our town's dump which smelled like it sat for ten years in a garage. After changing the oil and flushing the old gas out it started on the third pull and compared to the other generators I have/had it's by far the quietest even at full load. Now I'm using sound deadening material from high end dishwashers to insulate the clamshell cover and access panels but I don't have a decibel meter other than my ear holes. I'm impressed by the build quality too as the external and most of the internal fasteners are real non-magnetic stainless with stainless springs inside the fuel and emissions hoses to prevent collapse. The fuel filter has a magnet in it which I've never seen before but I want a ten pack for projects so if anyone knows where I can get some I'd appreciate it.
Great Video! Glad you put the Honda in the test.
What happened to the plywood that you had under the Honda? Why did you do that? I would like to see this test done fairly.
Do you really think a piece of plywood made a difference the plywood was too hard to pick up 270 pounds By myself
A hard surface vs a grass surface--YES it makes a difference in sound absorption. You made what might be a fair sound comparison among the other gensets, but you tested the Honda under conditions that are not directly comparable.
@@jonrydquist9246 Fair point, I wonder if that would have made a difference?, check the Honda EU7000is first setup video that was on lawn for db rating. th-cam.com/video/ViQ74Fo0r-Y/w-d-xo.html
Why was the Honda on a piece of plywood and none of the others are?
This is the Honda EU7000is db rating no plywood. th-cam.com/video/ViQ74Fo0r-Y/w-d-xo.html
I’m confused the Honda seems to be pretty right on but they’re lying saying out of 7000 W when really it’s only 5500 W running but 7000 starting how is it running that heater at 7200 W if it’s not meant to run at 7200 W I need to make a choice on which generator to buy. I was looking initially at the Honda 7000 W but realizing that it only kicks downtown 5500 watch once it’s actually running has me kind of thinking twice but now that you have these new lineups with 50 amp plug in adapters that seems like a more better favorable option what’s your opinion?
Hey Joe
The Hondas are always under rated when it comes to output power. They are also pricey compared to the others. If you’re looking for a generator that can handle 7600 watts I would recommend looking at the 9000 watts surge models.
Nice. Which one of all the ones you tested have you personally like, and why?
The two that I am most impressed with are Genmax 9000 and the powerhorse 7500
That’s the only two generators that saw the competition and totally over engineered the competition.
I think you know which one compete with what?
Powerhorse vs the Honda 7000
Genmax 9000 vs the predator and the Duromax
@@GeneratorReviews yes I’m leaning towards the Genmax 9000.
@@sae1964 It’s the only one with an oil filter and the 50 amp plug
@@GeneratorReviews yes that’s what I like. I’m surprised that champion hasn’t gotten on board with an inverter 9000. Generator.
@@sae1964 you’re right!! I’m surprised
Great video! Do you no anything about AIVOLT Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator- 10000 Watts Gas or Propane ?
I have something better coming out this month
@Gavin’s Garage Oh really? I'm thinking of selling my Honda EU3000 For more power for my home. I was intrigued by the AIVOLT
Any life expectations on the powerhorse? I mean from the videos it looks is well made, what is your opinion?
It’s very well built looks like a Honda clone
@@GeneratorReviews is carburetor, correct?
@@juanpereznet Yes the powerhorse is carburetor
@@juanpereznet Carburetors suck lol
@@shanew7361 Only if you forget to drain the floatbowl before you put it in storage
Another great video from Gavin's Garage! Looks like the Power Horse wins out on this one. 👍
Yep 👍🏾
Isn’t the Honda older ? Wouldn’t exhaust eventually get louder with time ? Just curious as my pair of 2200 Honda’s are new
Yeah that Honda only has 20 hours on it the only time the exhaust get louder is when baffles inside the muffler rot away.
But all the generators are brand new
Curious as to why there were no champion generator in this test. Did they not have one that fits these particular parameters?
7000 W to 9500 W pure sine wave inverter generator 120 V 240 V enclosed generator
Champion do have but it’s just not inverter and enclosed maybe next time😊
Interesting stuff, great comparison. I never would have guessed that the powerhorse would be the quietest! Also interesting that the Genmax duel fuel was quiter than the gas only.....I wonder why that would be? Could be just errors in testing or perhaps running on propane is quieter. not sure.
I love those bigger inverter closed frame generators. But, your getting into some serious money. Makes you wonder if a permanent standby generator would be a better option, for a few bucks more. I'm glad you didn't wear a spot in your nice lawn going back and forth. Nice video thanks.
Yes those are really nice and they are more expensive but they’re also portable meaning that you can move with it and you don’t have to get a permit to install one. $2500 or $8000 plus for a permanent.
Permanent is $14,000 and up here. That includes the buried propane tank to run it (no natural gas here). These $2000 units are much cheaper and can still provide a level of comfort and keep your fridge cold.
I see. Yeah here I can do it myself, even with a permit for about $4-5k for an 8 - 12kw or so with natural gas
@@lanedelker9161 That’s the most important part if you can do it yourself, man you save a ton of cash.
@@bubbatime I'm with you on this. My Honda EU6500 cost me $3700 used with 93 hrs on it, plus a Generlink was $2400 installed, so for $6100 I have a system that will power anything in my home AND I don't have to spend $15K for a standalone generator which is both noisy and takes up permanent space in my garden. Considering that power outages are rare, it seems to me to be a better option at least for me. Plus I now have a beautiful generator I can use for other things. Only downside I can see is I have to set it up during a storm, which is not fun but nothing is perfect. A small consideration at least for me.
Good video. Now do a video of you paralleling each to the other (different brands @240V) and see which ones play nice together.
In order to do that video I have to make custom power cable for each set all use different parallel kit
Another great video Gavin! I learn a lot with each one. A though for a future one: paralleled dual fuels (say two Champion 4500s) vs say the Genmax 9000 dual fuel from this video. Run both on propane. And compare the dbs, weight, fuel usage, power delivery (including 30 amp line vs 50 amp line on the Champions) and what you can’t power on the Champions but can on the Genmax would be great to see. I am looking at the parallel option more and more, and perhaps others are as well. I was intrigued by your parallel kit comparison video, which was very informative. Especially since you showed you can mix and match many type and brands of generators with those kits!
Thanks for the video idea 💡 I will add it to my list👍🏾
Thanks for watching
thank you for the info, helps mi decide which one to buy.
What was the full load on the Powerhorse? Looked like 7200w. Could it run continuously at that number of watts?
I wouldn’t recommend running any generator at full load I like to keep them around 50%. Increases the life of your generator
@@GeneratorReviews I plan on using it for emergency backup meaning maybe 150 to 200 hours every 5 years (other than monthly maintenance cycling) based on experience from the last 20. Would that make a difference in how many Watts would be acceptable to run it at?
Gavin which one of these generators in this video puts out the most amps? I see the Genmax 9000ie puts out 37 amps. Any other one put out more?
That’s only one leg you have to add both legs to get the max amps
Which one has the most?
@@GeneratorReviews You missed which one is 100% Made in Japan and will last a lifetime. Only the Yamaha EF1000iS qualifies. All others are Chinese or Thailand or USA made. There is a reason why 100% Made in Japan is much more expensive. Subscribed from Australia sir. Stay safe mate!
@@theaustralianconundrum Thanks 😊
@@theaustralianconundrum Agreed!!👍🏾💯
Thank you for another fantastic review! 👍❤️🙏
Hey Tone Loc,
I will take that Jane Fonda over all others!! You know it will last longer.
You’re a “wild thing” 😅👍🏾💯👊🏾
Thanks for watching and subscribing ZZ
gr8 vid.. man.. things 2 consider not just quietness.. is.. parts availability... if needed.. honda wins that race.. easily lol
Yessir 👍🏾👌🏾💯😎
Honda and powerhorse had the most voltage drop but still carried the load.
please confirm the prices of these genset
Hey have you got to checkout the genkins 4500? Looks like the genmax 5500. It even has option for remote start for about $750. Would love to hear your thought and video!!
I will definitely check it out
Maybe you should reach out to Genkins and tell them you’d love to see their generator on my channel see if they sponsor a video
@@GeneratorReviews yeah will do!!
Even if the Honda is only second quietest we pretty much know that it will outlast every other genny in this lineup
yep real talk!!
True , but with the money I saved not buying the Honda I will unwrap my brand new back up genny if something goes wrong with my first one …
@@ericfrank814 Murica... I guess
Honda is way over priced.
For the price of the Honda you can still buy two powerhorse and still will save some money!
TH-cam must pay pretty well. That's $15k worth of generators sitting right there!
That’s the same thing I’m thinking when I see people with 10 Ferraris and Lamborghinis and big mansions.
This tells the true deal
Hey bro check again to make sure that HONDA is on, man she is quiet... 👍👍👍👍👍
Yep she’s purring 👍🏾👍🏾💯
great video
Gavin, what's the best overall 9000w unit?
I would have to hands-down say the GENMAX 9000w dual fuel
@@GeneratorReviews that's what I was hoping you'd say. I wonder if they have sales at all. I want to buy ASAP
@@GeneratorReviews i can't find this in Canada ? Quebec :(
How are you pulling 60A from 30A sockets?
It’s labeled 30amps at 240v I’m pulling 60amps at 120v
I hope this helps
This has been renting space in my head since I read your reply to my comment. If you even tried to pull 60A from a single leg you would melt every wire involved. Something else is going on here. I’ll rewatch the vid but I know there is no 60A amps coming out of that 30A outlet at either voltage. This is all IMHO as I’m not an electrician or engineer.
@@RVMD95 240v at 30 120v at 60amps
30amps per leg
AI Power 8000 or Predator 9500 whats better or recommend for entire house ?
It all depends on what kind of fuel you want do you want propane and gas with the AI power or the predator just gas with higher wattage?
@@GeneratorReviews just gas with higher wattage best quality for house what recommend
@@JesusGonzalez-my1no I would recommend the Genmax 9000ie before any other it’s gas the exhaust is located on the back it has a oil screen and just a better overall generator with a 50 amp plug
th-cam.com/video/UC5qPkvWPzU/w-d-xo.html
@@GeneratorReviews is because I live in Puerto Rico and here only sell Predator and AI Power that is the reason I ask you what you recommend between this two
Good job. A helpful video.
Thank you 👍❤️🙏
Very nice job!!
Awesome video
Thanks
From what I could tell they are all about the same db-wise.
why no firman and yamaha?
I do have both Firman and Yamaha Just not in this lineup
also, i have 3 different brand inverter generators.. Do they still make parallel kits that can be plugged in through the 120 plug ?
@@MR-gp9ys Yes They actually do
@@GeneratorReviews could you send me a name or link of where to find them. Only 1 i've ever seen is the generac brand 1.. By the way. Love your video's.. I'm watching some now and have subscribed..
also, If you could .. Those little plug adapter from champion you did a review on.. I have a champion generator and a firman generator. They both use different plugs.. Can you send me the link to those plugs.. Sorry if i;m talking too much..
I will take the Honda any day over the Chinese stuff the Honda has quality unlike that Chinese stuff the Honda will last thousands of hours where are the others will not
If you're going to use it everyday there's no doubt get the Honda most likely. But people who buy generators for backup home use, generally don't use them that much . They may never see more than a few hundred hours
LOL - I can't stand 25' away from my old POS without hearing protection!
Lol😅 not 25’ and still needing ear protection
A predator is supposed to be quite to kill prey.
Hey Gavin, you should consider redoing this exact test on the Honda EU7000is with no plywood under it, the reason I mention it is that in another vid you posted it was much more quiet when on the lawn alone, you could also include the A-ipower 7100ird as well as it is in the same category as the Honda EU700is and PowerHorse 7500i, just a thought?? th-cam.com/video/ViQ74Fo0r-Y/w-d-xo.html
Yes I will do that when I compare the 4 7000w Gen
That’s a lot of generators to buy to make videos. Very expensive.
Yes its is so please subscribe and hopefully it helps you out 👍🏾💯
What a totally confusing dual digital box.
Each box reads each leg of power very simple.... Kilo Watts/Watts, amps, volts, hertz. it's like having two 120V extension cords and a meter box on each, the difference is they both feed into one 240V plug so it basically separates each cord/leg and is showing the separate numbers per cord so to speak.
That's bullshit the Honda is on plywood the others are on the ground that will adsorb more sound
Really doesn’t make a difference the other generators were so heavy that I couldn’t get them up on the plywood by myself so I just canceled using it after the first test. The plywood was just to protect my grass nothing else I promise.
Honda EU7000 on grass, Gavins video. th-cam.com/video/ViQ74Fo0r-Y/w-d-xo.html
Great study done. But I wish you would not take the Lords name in vain. Thank you.
When did I say that?