Best RV Inverter Generator? - Honda EU2200i vs Westinghouse iGen2500

Which inverter generator is best for powering your RV? The Honda EU2200i or the Westinghouse iGen2500?
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We've got our hands on two very similar inverter generators suitable for powering your RV - the Honda EU2200i and the Westinghouse iGen2500. One place where these generators are vastly different is price point. The Westinghouse iGen2500 costs $557, while the Honda EU2200i will set you back almost double at $1009. So is the Honda worth nearly twice the price?
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[@claraliedle8409]

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[@matturner7763]

Hey Jen , it's Mat. It's been a while since I've heard from my most favorite DISPATCHER !!! I yall are doing well.

[@Honestandtruth007]

Just Subscribed for your Honest and Straight talk in Reliability of Both Generator Components 👍👍

[@Gratefulwon]

I vote cheap. When it gets stolen, you won’t cry as long.

[@thooper4380]

I've got the Westinghouse. It ran everything but my trailer's AC. Added a hard start kit to that, and it runs it fine too. I don't care to buy anything more expensive.

[@1948painter]

I ordered a Westinghouse iGen2500 in late 2018. Used it for the first and thus far only time for 36 hours straight when Hurricane Laura knocked out power with winds of about 50 mph where I live in Louisiana. Generator worked fine powering refrigerator, fan, TV, and light. I also used it briefly to run a microwave and toaster. Got about 9 hours on one tank of gasoline. Hope I don't need it again anytime soon.

[@mdbritton9424]

Wow totally not getting the gas usage

[@Rob-tl9md]

@@mdbritton9424 I am quite sure that wasn't even close to the 1/4 usage for fuel rating

[@BrianNC81]

Just bought the igen2500 for $399 from sam's club.

[@blessingsoflife9102]

Me too!! Just paid $399 plus tax

[@bigdrelongstick]

Just bought it today and glad I did because the power went out..

[@BrianNC81]

@@bigdrelongstick did it meet your expectations? I own an open frame type generator already but it's obnoxiously loud and has to run at full speed even with a small load since it's not an inverter generator. Sam's hasn't shipped my igen2500 yet.

[@bigdrelongstick]

@@BrianNC81 Yes it met my expectations. I just connected my fridge and deep freezer and ran it on the eco option. Power came back on before it got dark so I didn't have to run full go. It was pretty quite for a generator.

[@richardcommins4926]

I just bought 2 Westinghouse generators from Sam's club for $399 each plus a parallel kit from Amazon (last one). When paralleled together that gives me 4400 watts or about 36 amps to power lots of things with using only 2 gallons of gas for 10 hours of run time.

[@thunderloud4457]

There’s reasons why every generator is comparing to Honda..think about it

[@christinesmith7625]

i have the honda best thats it

[@lawnmowerdude]

It’s red. Everybody loves the color red.

[@Dudleymiddleton]

You got it buh!

[@Dudleymiddleton]

Honda dedicated themselves to producing utterly bullet proof equipment of this type, as well as lawn mowers and brush cutters, etc. It ain't gonna go wrong, almost guaranteed! I say "almost" thinking there must be one, right? *Sound of wind and tumbleweed meandering through the desert...* lol

[@JamesSmith-pc6bh]

Yes, but if you don't happen to have 1000 dollars to spend you gotta go with the cheaper one.

[@frankuher6673]

I don't have a dog in this fight but dislike innuendos and disparaging statements based on assumptions. If you do comparative analysis use FACTS not limited personal opinions. "Toy like components" ? Could you be more specific? The carburetor is plastic? Please be more specific and use citations when throwing around loose opinions. Thanks. Also, did you record Db's when running the two engines?

[@Factory400]

I used to have a generator rental business. From large 120Kw trailers to the original Honda EU2000. The Honda's were abused beyond anything they were intended for. The users didn't care and they ran for thousands of hours - no issues at all. I just yesterday received another EU2200i for my personal RV. There is no reason to mess around with copy cats.

[@jeffouellette9946]

that doesn't make sense your comment. Yes Honda's been around for a while but Honda wasn't the first generator. So nobody's copying anything. And at the end of the day you can't even prove that Honda was the first generator like these. I'm sure somebody out there that can prove it but you can't.

[@Step-n-Wolf]

Sams Club just had the IGen 2500 for $400 so I ordered one. It isn't the quality of the Honda, but not knowing how much I will need it, I think I will be OK for now.

[@jshepard152]

I saw that sale. Kinda sad that I didn't jump on it.

[@paulbaker3144]

Build a proper solar energy system then your generator will gather dust. Mine is for emergencies. I’m in the booo to RV generators camp lol. I just unfriended my best friend because he refuses to go solar. Just joking lol. If it’s so hot you have to run AC all the time it’s also too hot for the generator and lots of other things. Why not move. That’s what RVs are for eh?

[@samsonite8017]

Thanks for the awesome video! As a side note, you could potentially test the actual watts output between the 2 generators using an amp probe or a kill-a-watt to confirm actual max continuous duty output, to figure out if they meet up to the manufacturer claims.

[@PaulsPhotoSevice]

I go with Honda. I have s EU2200i. Love it. Dependable, quiet and easy to store. Runs my A/C in our Lance 850 no problem. I also have the battery charge cords to charge up our car battery if needed. Not jump but charge it. Wouldn’t go with anything else.

[@davidjeannieintexas7816]

I just purchased the new Honda EU2200i Companion. I also have an 18 year old Honda EB 3000. It can sit in my garage for a year or longer and it still starts on the first pull! My opinion, Honda is by far the best small engine on the market. ( I also have an older Honda powered high pressure washer, same thing, starts on the first pull). Never had an issue with either engine.

[@sammygibson-th8mr]

That was a very well made video. Straight to the point with no useless information. Most folks go on for a whole minute or two about useless junk. I enjoyed watching this video.

[@TheMickeymental]

Good video. You did miss a few salient points. The Honda generator has many accessories from many different sources and also a plethora of service centers, and parts are readily available.Where would you get a high-altitude carburetor needle for a Westinghouse and who would install it? KZbin has many videos on repairing a Honda generator and they are fairly easy to work on. The digital readout means very little to me, but that is in my application. The Honda will surge to 2200 watts for thirty minutes while most brands will surge to their max for thirty seconds. This may be why the Westinghouse can get more wattage from a smaller engine. Another feature about the Honda is resale. I have run into some hard times and had to sell two Eu 2000i's to make ends meet. From the time I purchased the units until the time I sold them the Honda's had gone up in price and I to about five percent less than what I paid for it and they sell quickly. Take good care of these units, oil is cheap and I change mine even if it ran for fifteen minutes. The last item is the warranty, keep a detailed spreadsheet of the maintenance done, as I have read Honda may ask for this for warranty work. The main warranty item is setting the valve lash, have a shop do it for a good record or take pictures and document your work. Honda has been know to void the warranty if this is not done at 200 hours. Honda generators are made to produce clean power consistently, and dependably; as for me keep the bells and whistles I electrical power Thanks for the video, good luck.

[@johnrenning6480]

I purchased a Westinghouse iGen2500 last year. I love Honda, but with the amount of intended use, it came down to price. I do like the added digital readouts on the iGen2500. Something to consider is that Westinghouse has great customer service! I did ask them what kind of engine they put in it and they told me it is a Ducar engine. I looked up that company and they appear to be the ones that manufacture the engine and housing, but not necessarily all the electrical components. The engine is smaller at 98cc. What the horsepower comes down to is the rpm at which the engine must rev up to to attain that power output. In this case, the idle down speed is around 3,100 rpm but under high loads, it'll rev to 5,500 rpm. A larger engine, like in the Honda, will not have to rev quite as high for the same power output.

[@bugatti314159]

That similarity between brands screams Made In China! Like you said, there is one factory building the same crap for numerous wholesalers who put their own names on them for resale. You can see this on Amazon in particular among electronic items. I wish I had bought the Honda instead of a Yamaha. They seem much smoother running and more reliable. There is also a noticeable difference in sound level. Hondas are very quiet which is one of the most important features (right after reliability). Three decibels makes more difference than you would think.

[@knightoftheabyss11]

We bought 5 Generac iQ2000's from Costco @ $499.00 each. Only 2 of them worked so we returned all of them and bought Honda's instead. Of the 2 that worked 1 had screws literally falling out of the handle. Generac is junk. Champion, Yamaha or Honda is the way to go.

[@dirtroadsailing6418]

I can afford either one and bought the Westinghouse. I have yet to use it while camping so at that rate either one should last me forever.

[@FateUnbound]

Exactly, sounds like you made the right choice for your rarely used situation.

[@JeffCM1]

Yes, except for the extra noise and as long as you don't cane it. Remember, the engine looks like toy parts. I heard the the Honda V-tec engine has never failed yet. Peace of mind if you're boon docking mega miles from town

[@Rynoyes]

Convert it to propane

[@yanasitta]

@@Rynoyes Is it more efficient?

[@Rynoyes]

@@yanasitta it’s easier to haul around propane, it burns cleaner, and keeps your generator from ever guming up, down side is at higher altitudes it’s not as efficient but at those altitudes you won’t be using it as much

[@ricktaylor1645]

did you test them or just talk about them?

[@pilotdog68]

Geez, the fanboyism with Honda generators is right up there with FordvChevy and AndroidviOS. Not a single one of these people in the comments has had a Westinghouse or whatever fail them, but they'll still search out every comparison and badmouth whatever brand is up against the Honda that time.

[@SLCompulsion]

I wish in these comparisons, there would be some actually testing. For example, test the claimed output rather than stating you are dubious. Test the run time, test the db noise level. And the big one for me is test the claimed 'clean AC output' with a scope. I'm concerned about RFI/EMI levels because I am looking for an inverter to power an emergency radio transmitter/receiver. Some inverters claiming to be clean are in fact horrific.

[@gsarjos]

$399 now at Sams club for the westinghouse till 1/28/21

[@Kilkenny1923]

You said the Westinghouse warranty was only good for 1K hours and Honda’s was unlimited. You already have your answer.

[@suppaman12]

Good point but 1000 hours is over 41 days. Most people are buying these for emergent use. I bought a generator for storm emergencies 4 years ago and I’ve used it for a total of 20 hours... if you’re going to use it and abuse it, I do see how the Honda is the better choice but most of us will only ever use this on emergencies and that’s where the igen is the smarter choice at half the price

[@jshepard152]

@@suppaman12 Bingo. For the guy who might use his generator 50 hours in twenty years, the cheaper sets make sense.

[@gordonlewandowski77]

A more relevant comparison would be the Honda vs the igen 2200. Amazon price for the W iGen 2200 is about $375. Parallel kit is $50, about half the Honda price. I love Honda kit, but 2x iGen 2200 + kit is less than best price for 1 Honda. Other reviewers give Westinghouse support high marks. Cost can also be lower because when you add up total production for generac+Westinghouse+pulsar and any others the cost of the components can be less. I’d love the Honda but the numbers just done pencil out.

[@jessstuart7495]

The Westinghouse generator's smaller engine probably runs at higher RPM's than the Honda generator's engine. Although higher engine RPM's will likely cause the engine components to wear more quickly (shorter engine life). But, if the generator isn't used very much (backup purposes or camping just a few weeks a year), engine life may not be that big of concern.

[@joseguerrero6055]

You can keep your Honda I bought a pulsar 2300 watt that does the same job and I don't have to spend over $1,000

[@pugbug288]

Let’s be honest. The if the Honda breaks you fix it. If the Westinghouse breaks you throw it away. One is made to last, one is made for the trash.

[@moegreenbl]

Boy you know nothing about these knock off Honda and Yamaha engines. They break and they're simple to fix. I've been working on these for a while you do not throw out the Westinghouse if it breaks. Honda seen it days. You're going to buy a Honda buy a car or a dirt bike forget the generator.

[@danielrichter6855]

Parts just as easy to get for westinghouse maybe easier. Had westinghouse for as long as my honda generators. If you want a little I mean a little quieter yamaha is the quietest.

[@billg1527]

The big thing too is ever needing repair, Certified Honda repair shops are in every major town. I have had the 3000i for many years, it is just a beast that keeps on going. Honda all the way for the long term investment.

[@moegreenbl]

I have an old four wheeler that has a Honda clone 110 engine you can't kill it it's just as good as the Honda I have a 1983 Honda 50 which is still running as well. The only thing bad about the four-wheeler is the frame around it sucks. Any shop that can repair a Yamaha or a Honda Will repair one of these clones and it's cheaper to repair them as well.

[@jacksummers1736]

Glad you are switching over to the propane kit with your truck being diesel you really don’t want to lug around a can of gas that you don’t use that often. Much safer to carry around propane over gas too. Myself I chose the companion model 1st because of the plug for the RV. I new eventually I would need to supplement it and later added the standard one. BTW compare the cost of Parallel kits. The Honda is a few dollars over the other brands hundreds of dollars.

[@FateUnbound]

This is exactly why we are doing the propane conversion kit, I'm tired of dealing with gasoline that we have no other reason to lug around. You make a good point there for getting the companion model first.

[@craigwflys]

Perfect comparison between the two. Three years ago I bought the Westinghouse WH2400i (around $600) because I couldn't afford the Honda but I've only used it once. I knew I'd hardly use it which is why I went with the cheaper of the two but so far haven't had any problems. Glad I have one just in case of an emergency.

[@dustinmccory524]

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[@caseymaples19xx]

I have ran the crap out of two pulsar sets. Yes they are the same as Westinghouse, generac, ford and pbally a few others. I gave a friend my oldest pulsar inverter the 2000 watt version with 700 hrs of hard use. I also have the newer 2300 watt one and didn’t put an hour meter on it but pbally close to 200 hrs and have had zero issues.

[@jshepard152]

The Pulsars seem pretty loud. What say you?

[@caseymaples19xx]

@@jshepard152 not really on video they sound much louder. Are they the quietest No but for the price and power they are great.

[@jshepard152]

@@caseymaples19xx Thanks much.

[@leoschneider3570]

I’ve seem to have noticed that you either get tons of features and low quality or high quality and only a few features

[@irishman312]

Hasn't anything more bills and whistles and and bling or distractions from the quality of the product making you thinking you're getting more for your money but you're not

[@georgehindman6642]

You say that the Westinghouse claim on power output is sketchy, and then say later you have owned it for a year and it has worked fine. Have you ever tested the output?

[@channell11]

Some other channels have done power output testing for generators and it seems that most generators (even the cheap ones) match their rated output.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Make sure you always store with fuel stabilizer, I have had my Honda for 15 years, got me through many hurricanes

[@paulbaker3144]

Downsizing Makes Cents Exactly! Ive got a 40 year old Honda generator. Still runs.

[@jshepard152]

Better yet, get the fuel out of it.

[@andyn3511]

You can buy 3 Westinghouse units for the price of 1 Honda. Decisions decisions.

[@lehelzelenka207]

We had a Honda i1000 generator in a repair shop where I worked. Literally cant say anything about it because it always started without any tinkering. Always started in a matter of a few pulls even when it sat for a month. But at 1000€ price tag, you really don't expect nothing less but a perfect generator.

[@reimersorama]

I would avoid the Westinghouse like the plague. If it breaks, good luck to ya.....I love the Honda simply because of build quality. But Yamaha also makes an excellent inverter generator that has the same build quality IMO

[@TheCrankshaftRotator]

Hyundai also.

[@williamkunte5361]

@@TheCrankshaftRotator Also Kubota makes a very marvelous one here in Oxfordshire, UK.

[@071946]

Crankshaft Rotator have a Hyundai 2800 for 2 years and has over 600hrs. On it . Runs like a charm

[@jshepard152]

@@williamkunte5361 I've not seen a Kubota gen in the US. They do make a fine lawnmower.

[@williamkunte5361]

@@jshepard152 If you've lived here long enough you'd have seen it.

[@youcanthide004]

Obviously, it depends on your use need and your budget. However, Westinghouse has tens of thousands of four-star plus reviews everywhere you look not just Amazon, literally anywhere you look. So again with 10,000+ 4star+ reviews.... for me Westinghouse all day long. I can't imagine that anybody would argue that Honda isn't the best in the game, there's no question about it, however, it comes at a hefty price. so the trick or the name of the game is to find something comparable for a fraction of the cost and that's what I believe Westinghouse has done. Just my silly little opinion

[@FateUnbound]

Not silly at all, we're all entitled to our opinions and if you think the Westinghouse is more cost-effective then go for it! But for something like a generator, a machine I need to know will fire up every time I need it, I'm going with Honda.

[@youcanthide004]

@@FateUnbound for sure I was joking about being silly lol / and there’s no question on Honda reliability as a kid, I rode their dirt bikes into the ground, and they were unstoppable no matter what they would always start. I’ve owned several Honda cars as well, and they are more reliable than anything on the road along with Toyota. I also own the Honda Goldwing.

[@tammyscully879]

Prefer my Champion Dual Fuel. Ran 13.5k ac at 8200' in the Rockies on propane ... no issues.

[@williamcook1383]

I hear mostly good things about Champion, except for the one thing that holds me back which islack of customer service: responsiveness to resolve an issue/ difficult to reach and/ or deal with.

[@vstabill36]

Electrical output doesn't have that much to do with engine size. It has to do with the generator or stator or alternator that is run off the engine. I guess it's safe to infer a larger engine can run a larger electrical producer but that's not always the case.

[@jshepard152]

Good points.

[@UncaDave]

Good video David and good comparison. I have the Westinghouse 2200 and for 2 years no problems. Also I have found good technical support from Westinghouse. Points about the Honda are well taken but I was able to afford the Westinghouse. Good job!

[@FateUnbound]

If the cheaper option is performing well then that seems like the best case scenario! Saving money is the best. Good to hear from you again Dave 👍

[@UncaDave]

Fate Unbound To make a generator last longer, change the oil every 25-30 hours because these generators have no oil filter and they lubricate with “splash lubrication”. Got this from the Westinghouse engineer. Also “train” or break in your unit by powering different wattages for an hour or so. I used an electric oil heater that allowed me to change the wattage. My Westinghouse required me to use a break in oil for the first 50 hours. Whatever you do being maintenance minded will hopefully make it last. Also I have tried to load the higher wattage and it worked well. No argument on the Honda quality. It’s just a lot more money.

[@akbychoice]

I had an 1800 watt Coleman generator than never missed a beat. I only paid $300 for it. I should have kept it. I have Honda’s now but the Coleman did everything i needed and kept our house from freezing up at minus 50 on several occasions.

[@jamestaylor2607]

Why didn't you test their output?

[@tinalavender9506]

I just had work done on my Honda (eu7000is), and it was completely covered under warranty, at 2.5 years old and 4500+ hours. Honda all the way! It's worth the price.

[@the88observer]

you pay somebody overseas and you leave your people poor...

[@tinalavender9506]

Wow. Chill dude..... I shop local whenever I can.

[@jshepard152]

@@the88observer Nonsense comment.

[@mowcowbell]

For the price of one Honda EU2200i, you can buy 2 Westinghouse units and parallel kit and end up with plenty of power to run the 15K btu A/C unit in a RV. The Westinghouse has a Chinese clone of a Yamaha engine. Tip: Run these on 100% gasoline and never worry about issues with ethanol in fuel.

[@allynonderdonk7577]

My igen2500 runs a 16k AC no problem, plus a marine water pump.

[@suppaman12]

@@allynonderdonk7577 exactly what I needed to hear!!

[@allynonderdonk7577]

@@suppaman12 Be careful though not all AC units draw the same startup load. If it doesn't start yours you can install a soft start unit or a victron multiplus inverter charger. Both help start larger loads. One helps the compressor start over a longer time with less amp draw, the other will boost startup loads from battery power.

[@suppaman12]

@@allynonderdonk7577 thanks. I have a 10k btu portable. In Houston the storms always knock out our Power. I just want to be able to run that ac and a fridge. I’m hoping the 2500 will do since I just ordered it

[@allynonderdonk7577]

@@suppaman12 It might unless they both try and start at once. It might even in that circumstance, but that is when the most stress will be on the generator. I would suggest starting the ac, letting it cool down the place, then starting the fridge. With luck it might not trip the breaker often or at all depending on how much the appliances require to start. It might run them both simultaneously, but you can run one at a time. I would bet they could both run if the starts were staggered.

[@tmcs1968]

Westinghouse is $399.00 currently at Sam's Club.

[@lehelzelenka207]

In Eastern Europe we have a local brand (Villager) which sells these same generators for 500-600€. Front panel is more similar to the Generac's, it doesn't have a digital display.

[@burtbennett]

David, you forgot to mention the reduction in wattage/amperage output when running on propane.

[@FateUnbound]

You're right Burt! Thankfully it is only about a 5% drop in power output with the kit we are installing.

[@gws8689]

Excellent review of these two generators. I have the Westinghouse 2200, the smaller version off the one reviewed, and I'm very pleased with it. However, I only purchased it for emergencies and we'll probably not run 25 gallons of gas through in its lifetime.

[@danielrichter6855]

I have both. I run 2 generators 6 days a week for 8-10 ,hrs a day. Have had to replace more on Honda. Years ago Honda king. No more. No problem for parts for westinghouse or any of the generators. They are not throw away.

[@mykecussion6541]

As Thomas said, the Westinghouse is actually a generic Chinese-made generator. There is also a 3200W inverter version that is capable of powering 30Amp continuous shore power. They are good quality, and the replacement circuit boards are readily available. The boards are usually the first thing to fail in any inverter generator. I paid $520 Canadian for mine, whereas the 3000W Honda, or Onan that the RV dealer recommended, were in the $3000 Canadian range.

[@jshepard152]

That's crazy money for the Honda. They are about $1200 USD at Home Depot.

[@hectoraguirre903]

Great review. I have the Honda 2200 a couple of years and love it. I usually dry camp at one of our local lakes and run it 4-5 days nonstop and it runs flawlessly. I just change the oil between trips.

[@FateUnbound]

Awesome good to hear! Honda is definitely the gold standard

[@petegaiser7160]

Same here I do clean the spark arrestor also easy to do.

[@crabjoe]

The Honda is just underrated. It's 745 watts per hp.. 745 x 3.4 = 2533 watts... So the Westinghouse is a 2500watt generator. Honda having a 3.6hp engine means it's actually capable of producing 2683 watts.. See, the Honda is just underrated.

[@philou961]

I have bought a champion inverter 2000w peak and can run my skill saw with it. I watched a review with the Honda and and the guy can power the same skill saw with Honda. Honda is rated at higher peak but both had overcurrent light flash for a second and was able to cut with a load. Numbers are just numbers I want to see from my eyes what they are able to run I don't just believe the numbers on the box.

[@misham6547]

or it could be limited by the generator windings or its inverter, and the reason they have an overrated engine is because it comes from a moped

[@bluemouse5039]

Most of the lawn mowers on the market today for average homeowner use, all have engines made in China, I have owned a few and ran the crap out of them , but I always changed oil , air filters on a regular basis and only used non ethanol gas and those motors always started on a few pulls even after several years of abuse ,bogging it down trying to cut high grass ,over heating the engine, the only time I bought a newer mower was when all the things around the motor wore out like the control cables, wheel adjustment brackets, self propel unit, all the tires bald or the deck rusted out and to replace all of them costs more than buying a newer second hand unit for a hundred dollars from individuals that were moving into a apartment or having a yard service cut their lawn, So if a cheap Chinese lawn mower engine can be durable ,I'm sure the motors in these off brand Generators will give a person long service life also with proper maintenance,

[@Abeuss]

Sam’s has a sale on the Westinghouse right now for around $400. We use a little ryobi on the job site to run sawzalls skilsaws and sump pumps. I think they are all about the same.. except the motor.. really handy little generators for low energy requirements. At 400 bucks it is really tempting; even though I can borrow the company’s anytime. Haha

[@jshepard152]

Sam's will occasionally have a really good sale on the Westinghouse. I've seen the better model that goes for about $550 go on sale for $399 recently.

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

Parts. Specifically repair parts availability. A lot of the off brand generators have difficulty getting repair parts not far into their futures. Off brand companies come and go. Honda and others have been around for years. You decide if the sweet taste of low price doesn't sour pretty quickly.

[@gtheodora]

I have 3 Westinghouse inverters 2x Igen2500 and 1x igen2400 the 2400 runs my Makita 2" drills one at a time as well as my Bosch 2" drill it struggles a bit but works, the 2500's will not run them, the drills pull about 1740 watts and all the 2500's get an overload warning then click goes the breaker I sent 2 back to Westinghouse and these are the ones they sent back so 4 2500's will not exceed 1740 watts, I also have an EU 2200i Companion it runs the drill and lights at the same time I get about 2300 watts before the breaker goes I no longer use the Westinghouse generators since last year I am Honda all the way. Nice video. Also on the propane conversion kit.

[@rickhibdon11]

Westinghouse doesn't make that unit. They are sold under Predator, Generac, Pulsar, etc names. Exact same unit. I picked up a Pulsar several years ago for around 360.00. Works wonderfully! Super quiet and very cheap to run. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat

[@miragexl007]

curious....they all look similar. Are some made by the same place, some of them? The westinghouse says it has a 3 year warranty though...more than any of the other ones? trying to decide between a couple of these that seem equivalent. like the 2200/1800 watt ones (not many) compared to the 2000/1700 watt ones.

[@SkypowerwithKarl]

And the load test results are......?

[@acmeopinionfactory8018]

1000 hours before the warranty runs out? My 2000i had 11000 hours on it.

[@paulbaker3144]

acmeopinion factory that’s a lot of expense. Solar could have paid for itself prior to 11000 hours.

[@acmeopinionfactory8018]

@@paulbaker3144 Solar won't run my A/C, at least not with the amount of space I have available for panels. Panels, huge battery bank, large inverter, wind generator, still won't reliably power everything I need powered at the minimal expense of the Honda and some gas and oil. Never spent a nickel on repairs, even ran the original plug until the inverter went belly up, sold the generator for parts, bought a 2200i, a little thirstier, but I can run the A/C and a forty amp battery charger simultaneously.

[@bruceeverett5372]

WOW! That's an awesome testimony --equivalent to 458 days non-stop! Go Honda

[@williamkunte5361]

That's just their disclaimer. I think with anything you just gotta maintain it. So Westinghouse should do the same job with more attention. 👍

[@DROPTINE]

LMAO There is nothing similar in the 2 Gens Honda is in a class by it's self NO COMPARRISON PERIOD ! The Westinghouse is Decent but that's were it ends !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice try though !!

[@icTroy]

You can get 450HP from a small block chevy or detune it to 300HP. If you run both of them hard, which do you think will be more prone to wearing out or experiencing parts failure. Thinking that 98cc should not be able to produce more power than a bigger engine is probably just incomplete. We do not know how the 'generator electronics' are designed and how efficient they are. Pushing electronics can shorten component life... all this coming from a guy that bought a blue one! But HEY... either is better than no generator. Thanks for the comparison!

[@azclaimjumper]

FWIW; Honda has a dealer/service network in almost all cities, which means you can buy or have your generator serviced almost anywhere in America. I defy you to try to find a nearby place that will service your Westinghouse generator. Westinghouse Dealers with Service Depts are few & far between. The Honda generator is #1 on the criminal elements wish list of things to steal. Leave your Honda generator unlocked/unguarded for 10 minutes & it will grow legs & be gone. That is because Hondas have the absolute highest resale/demand value of any generator ever made.

[@Chickennss]

One thing to consider is resale value. The Honda retains much of its original value where others aren’t even close. Even after years of service.

[@bassproable]

All I can tell you is I work for a large repair facility for a widely known company. In 3 years I've seen one or two Hondas come back, however the Westinghouse, Champions, Generic ive seen dozens.

[@paulbaker3144]

Frank Bailey I haven’t even bothered to register my Honda. I doubt I’d need the warranty. Except I think I put fuel stabilizer in it twice by accident. It is running less rough after adding fresh gas. I didn’t know it is overhead cam and will need a valve adjustment. Glad I checked. It only has about 5 hours on it. I sold my Yamaha and got the Honda 2200i for the extra 200 watts.

[@bretb8799]

@Frank Bailey Great info. How does Yamaha (EF2400ISH) compare for repairs?

[@garybeckwith9045]

Most excellent review and comparison. Hard to find these days. I just went through a typhoon in Japan where we lost power for two days, a first for me in 35 years and close to 75 typhoons. We went with the Westinghouse because it will be rarely used and will serve our needs nicely. We tent camp but I may drag it along and run some electric vice propane camp lights to see how that all works out.

[@klouism1]

Great job on that comparison. You made some good points. There's pluses and minuses to everything I guess. Looking forward to your next video about the conversion kit.

[@scottwilkins]

The engine size power output difference is easy to understand. The Honda is depowered with lower compression to 1. make it last longer and 2. keep it quieter. So, yes, the Westinghouse CAN put out more power, very easily. But at the risk of more noise and less longevity in the engine.

[@Natedoc808]

Putting out more power from a smaller motor displacement just means there’s a greater load on the engine and more resistance being created by the magnets or brushes that creat the electrical current. Basically it like towing a big trailer with a 1/2 ton truck vs your turbo diesel- which one works harder?

[@batvette]

Some truth there but it assumes the smaller engine is inadequate for the load. Imagine a 454 chevy in a vw beetle. Just wasting gas.

[@Natedoc808]

@@batvette If your goal is to generate the same speed, the 454 works far less to move the beetle than the 1800cc single carb. So the total capacity of work (in this case Watts) is greater and the engine works less to meet the demand, as well as the fact that the structure of the 454 can absorb the demand with less mechanical stress than the 1800cc VW. There are ways of getting more power out of smaller displacements however that doesn't come without downside cost.

[@sirbleeds]

I am sorry. It only means one has a bigger inverter than then other.. Sheesh. These are only generating 12volts of power to the inverter. The inverter determines the output. I am sorry. This guy is obviously very biased. I own 3 igens, and have NEVER has a single problem with any of them.

[@jshepard152]

You're assuming that working less hard is better. I read an article on Caterpillar's website about problems resulting from under loading their engines. They recommend you run them at heavy load.

[@hemipower63]

If I could get two for the price of one ☝️. I would want to 2 Westenhouse

[@harriettedaisy2233]

One Honda will outlast 2 Westinghouse generators.

[@miragexl007]

@@harriettedaisy2233 I'm guessing it depends on what you use it for. Constant/a lot of use or for work Vs. Occ. Camping or Shed hook up, work out on a property. And of course with proper maintenance. Is it worth twice the price? So Why would or does the honda Outlast? in what way, what failures etc.

[@patd2765]

I got a Westinghouse on sale for $380, so is the Honda better than 3 of them?

[@knightoftheabyss11]

@@patd2765 Yes.

[@specialopsdave]

@@knightoftheabyss11 Depends on if you need 2000 watts or 6000, wouldn't you say?

[@TheWasden9]

David, you are the best! Both you and Jenny are so clear and thorough in your research and evaluations of products you test and recommend, as well as describing camping tips locations, situations that can occur for us RV'rs. Thank You So Much!

[@jamestreanor182]

Honda sounds much better

[@onyx8231]

I live in Texas. Every resident should have the cheaper one if the power grid is going to fail every time it gets too hot or cold because ERCOT would rather price-gouge than maintain it. I was lucky enough to already have the Westinghouse one when the "snowmageddon" happened.

[@PsRohrbaugh]

Laptops are the worst example for harmonic distortion - they use switching power supplies to provide DC power to the laptop. They're some of the most forgiving power supplies out there. Where it matters is with audio equipment, medical equipment, radios (including ham radios), and legacy electronics. If you want to power up a 1980s IBM you need clean electricity. If you're running a laptop made past 2000 it doesn't matter. Switching power supply will handle it.

[@AndreenMotorsports]

We have 2 generators. A WEN 56200i which is our small 2000w unit. It has about 150hrs on it and has been great! And, they are only $430!! I can't say enough good things about that little genny. We also have a Westinghouse IGEN4500DF which is a dual fuel 4500w unit. This one has not been so great. Once its running, it does good but getting it to start when its cool or cold out is impossible without removing covers and using starting fluid. I have contacted Westinghouse multiple times but they really don't seem to care and have no answers as to why it doesn't start, they keep telling me that its working as designed. Apparently its designed not to start. Unfortunately we are just out $1100 and have a generator that won't start. Expensive lesson learned! We are buying a Yamaha to replace it and tossing $1100 in a trash can 😥

[@greenmountain8455]

170 hours on pulsar pg2000is no issues yet. Honda is by far the better brand if u can afford,one.

[@dennispluth3004]

Firstly, the first Westinghouse I bought I had to return because it ran rough and rattled and shook like crazy .I have the second one for 5 years now. I only use it handful of times a year when we dry camp. I hate It, it frequently stalls and runs rough. The gas I use is fresh & high octane. I I also started several times a year when not use. I really wanted to like this thing, but it gave me such trouble on my last trip. I’m buying a Honda next season.

[@OBC-radio]

“Westinghouse” has been a defunct consumer products company for decades now. It’s a legacy brand-name sticker licensed by whatever Chinese company makes and sells those crappy generators….

[@RobertJory10]

I did quite a bit of research on generators and agree with this review. However, you may want to consider a Champion 3400 Dual Fuel. It is similar to these units and priced somewhere in-between. The big feature for me is that you can run this on gas or propane. Propane is a cleaner fuel and you don't have to have a smelly gasoline can. You can also run a 1350 AC unit. Maybe Fate Unbound will do a review on that unit also

[@Hundert1]

Yep, I wish they all came with dual fuel ability. I just wonder if the Champion is as solid, durable and reliable as the Honda?? I also wish they all came with fuel gauges. The Generac 7127 iq3500 has some very nice features like a fuel gauge. But it's not dual fuel. The other thing is when running the Champion on propane it loses about 10% or more power output due to propane packing less punch than gasoline. If the Champion 3500 is as well made as the Honda and with the high quality of the Honda components, and as quiet I really would consider purchasing the Champion. I already have one Honda eu2000i and may get the Honda eu2200ic which I can link together and have over 4000 watts. Two is always better than one. If one is down, I've got the other because I don't always need 4000 watts. I wonder if the Champion 3500 is as quiet as the Honda eu2200ic? I wouldn't doubt running two Honda eu s makes as much or more noise than one Champion 3500. Thanks

[@chefjohn69]

Propane isn’t as efficact

[@yankeesusa1]

I would love to see you try the harbor freight inverter.

[@jshepard152]

They are Chinese straight off the boat, but have very good reviews.

[@HarlanStClair-vv3xp]

You pay for what you get. The one unaddressed caveat might be a first time user. Obviously there is a range between these 2 like a Yamaha. Would have been nice to see some run / draw tests

[@goreyboggs]

I just the Westinghouse as back up. But I might take it back and get a Honda. But good thing about Westinghouse is nobody will steal it😂😜🤪

[@traileritalia4824]

good day. I would like to know how to turn off the generator automatically when the power comes on. in my case a WGen7500. Thank you

[@steverogers1976]

Can you do a video on the Honda recall of the 2200's? I'm hung up on the price being 2X. Basically I can burn up two of any other brand for the same money.

[@papajo7316]

Simply put, you get what you pay for. Buy cheap and you get cheap.

[@bruceeverett5372]

When you need, I mean really need a generator, it better be 100% reliable, that's why I went with the Honda. I've had the previous model Eu2000i for 15 years, pulled it out of the barn yesterday, and with season old gas from last summer it started and ran great for several hours. One other feature that is nice is the eco idle down, on the Honda it is really efficient, and will still run my leaf blower with the Honda engine at that very low RPM. It has "guarded" my sump well pump during power outages for nearly 24 hours continuously on one full fuel tank... Also if something breaks or wears out, the Honda network is there for your needs with worldwide overnight parts. Does Westinghouse have that?

[@adamharris2674]

Wow huge problem huh? Millions and Millions of 2200s sold and...13 total cases reported with no injuries...

[@foxwood67]

Honda will outlast it 4 times over and is only double the price. First how can you not have a fuel shut off. That is the number one way to mess up a carburetor. Fact Westinghouse does overrate their output. I spoke to tech at Westinghouse inquiring about the Wgen9500 single fuel. I was told max running watts was 8650 not 9500 as claimed. II have 5 Honda small engines in compressors , a pressure washer and 2 generators. 5.5 hp to 20hp vtwin. They are reliable. My 5.5 hp compressor has over 3200 hrs and the gx620 12k genny almost 800 hours . Do your maintenance and they’ll last a long time

[@CitizenOfBabylon]

I have both, the Honda is waaaaay better, and well worth the extra money. Don't learn the hard way, buy the Honda, and you'll have it the rest of your life.

[@robarksey2070]

Good video, thank you. I wanted the honda but thinking about it now, itll cost more and its easier for someone to run off with.

[@larrygilbert7273]

Considering how well-known and trusted the Generac brand is, I'm surprise they put their name on that POS.

[@Rynoyes]

Where is the Honda made?

[@larrygilbert7273]

I don’t know where the 2200 is made, but from Honda’s website, “Honda produces approximately 46 thousand compact gasoline generators ranging in capacity from 0.9 - 12 kVA in Japan, China, France, India, Thailand and US...”

[@glenndoiron9317]

@H Teel That depends entirely on their contract with the Chinese firm doing the manufacturing. If the outsourcing company cares about quality, they will be involved in setting up the machines and training the people where the manufacturing was outsourced, make sure that the line is running smoothly, make sure that there are qualified & empowered people (i.e. they can stop the production line if they see a problem without fear of reprisal) in the assembly lines, things like machine maintenance are covered, the outsourcing company is willing to send their engineers out to China if there is a problem, etc. (They can then look forward to cheap chinese clones flooding the market at some point down the road, since SOMEONE over there is going to steal the designs.) If they go with the lowest bid manufacturer and send them manufacturing prints and call it a day (which is what most companies do), then yes, its going to be a quality shitshow.

[@glenndoiron9317]

@H Teel That is outsourcing the engineering work, not the manufacturing work. When you outsource the manufacturing, almost all of the engineering work is done (i.e. you have a production ready device already built up and tested, and the manufacturing process has obvious problems already worked out). The manufacturing firm can't really do a Boeing thing, unless they ignore their instructions (i.e. substitute Tin instead of steel, use a different grade of bolt than was called out, etc) or if they are working in an environment where they're prohibited from fixing problems.

[@kevdeg5579]

David, we find that how we want to live in our new rv is closer to how you live than just about anyone on youtube. We always enjoy your videos and usually mod many of the same things in it as you have. We almost bought the westinghouse and just decided to go honda after all. The quietness and propane kit were huge in our decision, but a larger, stronger engine nearly always means less engine strain and more reliability. YOU have helped us more than you can ever realize with your vids, thanks.

[@AutoBudz]

My westinghouse is a beast. Pay less for the same not more for the name.

[@vincentstouter449]

Harbor Freight has clones of the Honda generators in their ‘Predator’ line which is so close to Genuine Honda that Honda parts are interchangeable according to the HF store managers. If this is true then HF would be a viable alternative to the Honda units at about 40% of the price. Check it out for yourselves. I will verify this the next time I buy a generator. My major reason for avoiding Predator engines was repair part availability. If what I’m told is true then my concern is a moot point.😎

[@vincentstouter449]

@JusticeAA Well, maybe your a small engine mechanic or very experienced with HF engines (I am neither), if so I respect your informed opinion. When I was considering the HF “Predator” line of generators, I spoke to the Store Manager, asking him about parts availability. I was told by the manager that the Predator engines were a direct clone of the Honda with complete interchangeability, so parts were not a problem. If memory serves me 🤔 I think he stated that even the Part Numbers were the same. Is it possible that he lied to me…maybe, but I doubt it (I’m a regular and I know him). Is it possible that HF generators are 💩. Maybe, but HF has been striving to best premium tools in all areas…💩 reviews by their clients on their premium lines will hurt their reputation and undermine their credibility. At this moment it may be a moot point, for I am striving to buy nothing from China 🇨🇳 (Taiwan or “Free China” is 👌). I have experience with Onan-Cummings and Kubota but these units are both bigger and more expensive. On the electrical side the inverter generators have a much cleaner electrical output. I am however, interested in your experience and perspective. What is your experience with HF generators or other lines? What would you recommend?

[@jshepard152]

@@vincentstouter449 It's also possible that he's just wrong. The 212 cc Predator engine is definitely a Honda clone, but I don't know about the engines in their inverter gens. The Predator generators do have very good reputations though. I'd be shocked if you couldn't find parts.

[@EssentialTouch]

You are really cute ;)

[@a2cryss]

Being able to turn the tank vent off should help the gas last longer before going bad and reduce the amount of moisture it absorbs. Moot point with your LP conversion though.

[@My-NaMeS_jEfF]

I believe it. Imagine if Honda teamed up with Westinghouse, the combination would yield the most efficient high powered unit

[@filoIII]

Seems like the Westing will have to run alot harder and faster to do the same work, having a smaller engine, reducing the life. Kinda like a turbo V-6 won't last like a natural V-8.

[@tractorkid223]

I'm going Honda/Yamaha over any budget genies. If they breakdown outside the warranty I can simply take to a Honda/Yamaha dealership for repair.

[@theVTgrizzly]

I've had so many problems with Westinghouse. Their product s don't last, and they fight you to honor any warranty. The local shops won't do warranty work anymore. There are better brands in thr same price range.

[@HealYourGutfromIBSwithDrEmily]

Thanks for the very thorough review! Are either of these strong enough to power ac in a class b?

[@FateUnbound]

Thanks! To power an RV AC with either of these small generators you'll need a Micro-Air EasyStart which we also made a video on showing exactly how to start it. There is also has a 10% promo code in the video 👍

[@TruRaidersG]

Honda won. I got honda generator for 10 years already and it run like it brand new. Yes honda is double the price, but it all so double the age life as well. Can't go wrong with honda. Every generator that came out, always try to compare honda with they generator. They do it for a reason, because honda is the is the best of all generator out there. Still holding the title for over 20 years already. Got to give it up to honda, everything they did last for a long long time.

[@jasongarrett1390]

This video went well right up until you started offering an opinion of the product capabilities regarding power output without testing it. "I'm not buying it." It's embarrassing that you would state an opinion without testing.

[@audiophilephile]

I wonder about service and spare parts availability ............ my bet is on the Honda. I also wonder about inverter quality; how good the sine wave is.

[@steventummon6594]

The only thing better about the Honda is the inverter cause of motors are made by the same company.

[@islanddreamers9127]

Great info! David - I can picture you as the frontman for a company like Honda giving a presentation on camera for advertising purposes. You really have a good camera presence.

[@FateUnbound]

Hahaha thank you, this video wasn't sponsored by anyone though this was just my opinion of the Honda over the Westinghouse