HONDA 3200i VS GENMAX 4600i Compact Electric Fuel Injection Generators Load Tested

[@alanmarbaker7478]

Another great video. Being able to hook 2 of the GENMAX together and get 240 volts is a major upgrade. The way I'd advertise it is "One for the camper two for the home"

[@berettaguy7445]

Apples and oranges, but the Honda certainly gave a good account of itself, as Honda's usually do. The GenMax sounds like every other Chinese generator I've heard. Not surprised to see it cry "uncle" a mere 200 watts over it's advertised running wattage, while the Honda went about 900 watts over before quitting...impressive.

[@MrNightro]

How can you find fault with a company that is honest with it's rated power? You would have a case if it fell short but it actually went above it's rated power. There is a reason companies give rated power and if you run your generator constantly above it's rated running power you will find out eventually why it has a constant running power rating.

[@berettaguy7445]

@@MrNightro They're never "honest" about their surge power ratings. That thing would never come close to handling a 4600 watt surge.

[@MrNightro]

@@berettaguy7445 It comes down to terminology used that confuses people, the "surge watt" rating is actually "inrush rating" which is different. Once you understand the difference then you will see their ratings are correct. Most people can relate to what a surge is and it is often used in reference to inrush but really they aren't exactly one in the same. Inrush only lasts for a fraction of a second while a surge can last much longer, which is why you see a generator hold briefly before tripping under a "surge" condition. I guess it comes down to a situation of the marketing department vs the actual engineering department. Engineering department designed the product for application A while the marketing department are advertising the product suitable for application B because they know the average consumer doesn't know the difference but can relate to one terminology over another. On top of that, what is demonstrated in this video is not either surge or inrush but a constant load so doesn't demonstrate either surge or inrush capabilities of either generator.

[@danielmcneill13]

All you have to do to decide which is the better generator is LISTEN to them running The Honda sounds so much smoother and quieter. It comes at a price though.

[@Fekillix]

And in 15 years you can get all the parts you want for the Honda at a fair price while the Genmax will be at a dump if it has an issue.

[@myvenusheeler]

@@Fekillix Good point. Also, Honda can probably service it and GenMax not so much.

[@andrewa8569]

​@Fekillix sure u can get the parts, for the price of another generator or two. Hondas are great, but nobody is going to pay 2x-3x price for one anymore.

[@simplecyberclub]

Once GenMax gains a solid folowing and is able to meet the same quality and decibel level as Honda, they are going to corner the market. GenMax seems to listen to what customers want with all the add-ons and technology (push-button start and digital displays). They just need a better supply chain and repair network.

[@shanew7361]

Preach 👌

[@GeneratorReviews]

Agreed 👍🏾

[@wanderingandroid]

when you can skip the time and cost of the R&D stage of a product. you definitely can corner the market. 😂

[@berettaguy7445]

They're not going to "meet the same quality and decibel level as Honda"; that's why they're cheap. It costs money to build quality gear. Do you think a Dodge will ever be as good as a Lexus? Of course not, and Dodge is okay with that. They keep churning out junk geared towards the average consumer; more discerning buyers will go for the Lexus (or Toyota, depending on the model). GenMax knows there's plenty of cheapskates out there already enamored with all the neat little features they're sticking on their generators. Chinese do not pursue excellence; that's not their philosophy. They're Chinese, remember, not Japanese. They're very pragmatic; they're just out to make a profit. They know exactly what fat, lazy Americans deem important on machines like a generator, and they build them accordingly. You need to review their mission statement on their website; "...to constantly strive to provide new, innovative and exclusive products offering great value in each category."..value, not quality is what they're all about, and value means cheap.

[@bobbyk6761]

Series and parallel, now thats cool!

[@brentg6210]

The Honda sounds way smoother while the load is being applied. Would love to see this exact test done on the 2200 Honda. And the 6300 Yamaha inverter! The way you can slowly add wattage with the dial is awesome.

[@hdpptowing5736]

I have the GenMax 3,500 dual fuel, and two older square stackable Champion 2,000 generators with 550 and 600 hours each I use to provide power to my rentals units when I'm working on them when empty. The GenMax is quiter than the Champions. The Champions have been quite enough for mooch docking and barely audible overnight at homecoming. I only use my generator to dry camp when tailgating at homecoming or festivals...probably 50 hours a year at best, and i believe either generator would serve those purposes very well. I have soft starters on both A/Cs.

[@GeneratorReviews]

Thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@BrokeGuyBBQ]

Team red for me but for the price I'd rather get 2 eu2200 gens and parallel cables. Bring both when ac is needed. Bring 1 when the ac isn't needed. Great videos as always!

[@steveddavis]

Honda’s great, but so is the competition. Honda ruled alone for years, for a while now the competition has been real.

[@lamarwilliams185]

Honda has reputation, reliability and cold starting. The competition is yet to be seen. By the time the competition catch up. Honda will have something new out.

[@joebrown9621]

ON the contrary Honda's reliability has come way down and the competitors way up.. so in this day and age at that High price one no wonder Honda is slowly backing out most markets.. besides if ur an unfortunate customer with a damaged inverter u may not find a replacement and if u do it's worth close to half of some models..

[@dondgc2298]

@@lamarwilliams185that’s not happening. This is the only new generator Honda has introduced in YEARS. No sign they have any interest in continuing to compete in the small generator business.

[@lamarwilliams185]

@@dondgc2298 Honda has their hands in so many markets. We just have to wait and see. They have nothing right now to justify tooling a new product. Every product that has came out recently has not been able to compete in its perspective markets. We can not compare a 3500 watt generator with a 7000 watt generator!!!

[@llamacebu216]

​@dondgc2298 why fix when it's not broken

[@mikeienuso1926]

Hi Gavin. Hope you’re well. Are they both Floating neutral generators? When using Receptacles, do they need a Grounding Plug? Thank you sir. Mike ienuso.

[@GeneratorReviews]

Hey Mike Most small generators are bonded neutral.

[@mikeienuso1926]

@@GeneratorReviews So I need a small detail if you don’t mind. Being as you stated that most inverter generators are Bonded Neutral, those “do not” need a grounding plug. Those Floating Neutral Generators “would” need a grounding plug in one of those receptacles to work Properly? Is that what you are saying? Thank you for your last response. Looking forward to this as well. All the best to you Gavin. Mike ienuso Ground plug is used when using Extension cord. When using 30 or 50amp inlet on Gen. no ground plug is necessary, Correct?

[@ZxExN]

Actually that's not true. The honda is a floating neutral generator and from the manual, looks like the genmax is also a floating neutral generator. Many small generators are infact floating neutral generators. Read your manual to confirm as there's really no hard rule. If in doubt, no a continuity test using a multimeter to confirm. One probe in the neutral and one in the ground. If there's continuity, it's bonded.

[@spyder000069]

If you disconnect the battery on the genmax (simulating a dead battery) will it still pull start?

[@GeneratorReviews]

I will try that out in the next video 👍🏾

[@Montana_Outdoor_Adventures]

Good review. I must say I really like the wheel/handle set up on the Genmax...as well as being less than half the price. Thanks Gavin.

[@AJ-qn6gd]

If you can afford it buy the Honda, you’ll not regret it 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@rebellucy6200]

Genmax keeps dropping new models and are very affordable. Long term Quality is reflected in the price so keep that in mind when purchasing one.

[@GeneratorReviews]

Agreed 👍🏾 but that also makes it more affordable for the average person to have a backup plan in natural disaster and power outages. Thanks for your support, always good to see your comments 👍🏾😊

[@LAP1050]

Another great review Gavin👍. The Genmax certainly seems to outshine Honda when it comes to affordability and features. I agree with you that for the average person being able to afford a feature packed backup generator for emergencies is a good thing. At the Honda price point it should have is the electric start and wheels. Not everyone is healthy or strong enough to pull-start or pickup 60lbs. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to you and yours.

[@IBDL_adventures]

My main question is what is the run time for 1 gas tank for the genmax. I’m considering it but I don’t want something that would not last cause I want it for an air conditioner at night on a boat.

[@GeneratorReviews]

At 50 percent you will get around 12 to 15 hrs

[@jakebarnier5188]

Can you show us the battery? I had a pulsar and was disappointed in the battery setup

[@KevinRedmondWA]

Gavin, any idea on how to bypass the CO sensor? My 6000ied is blinking and can’t seem to find the sensor anywhere. I run the gen outdoors only.

[@GeneratorReviews]

Are you sure it’s the co sensor? Check the oil level make sure it’s all the way to the top.

[@KevinRedmondWA]

@@GeneratorReviews yup. Oil topped off and fresh. Gas is new too. The gen would run for 30 seconds and stop, the CO lights blinking yellow. So I’m trying to bypass it just to see if it’s the sensor.

[@KevinRedmondWA]

I fixed it. I just duct taped the sensor shut.

[@wfodavid]

Any word yet as to if GENMAX is going to be making an ATS?

[@GeneratorReviews]

I haven’t heard anything yet

[@RMACIAS2460]

Honda👍🏽

[@johnbunton829]

Where is the GENMAX made?

[@GeneratorReviews]

Genmax was manufactured in China

[@vincegutierrez3780]

Is the gen max able to do dual fuel? Propane?

[@GeneratorReviews]

Yes

[@aaronrunkle]

Looks to me like the Genmax was starting to overload at 3600-3700 watts.

[@GeneratorReviews]

It’s still new hasn’t been broken in yet.

[@garden-queen2393]

👍great video. You put such effort into this. Thanks

[@GeneratorReviews]

Thank you 😊

[@donhgr]

Honda is being priced out of the generator market

[@TheCumminsturbo2]

Wats amazing is over everything else is the genmax is the same weight higher output and has a battery and starter but I will say that a friend of mine has a Genmax and it will not do it’s rated load but on a 80 degree day it won’t for more then a hour get hot

[@Montana_Outdoor_Adventures]

BTW, only 4,300 subs to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@GeneratorReviews]

🥳 wooohooo 🥳

[@Montana_Outdoor_Adventures]

😂😂😂@@GeneratorReviews

[@kimsac1]

👍

[@shanew7361]

Genmax, ftw, Honda is overrated.

[@wilsoncroft-malcolm5235]

Honda had better drop their price or they're in trouble...well done Genmax

[@turbodog99]

That’s a poor person opinion

[@empower88]

GenMax 🫣