Experts recommend Honda EU2200i more than DuroMax XP12000EH
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Honda EU2200i over DuroMax XP12000EH, but both Portable Generators have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Honda EU2200i received 8 recommendations: from The Spruce (9 Dec 2024), This Old House (10 Oct 2024) Best of Machinery (1 Jul 2022) and 5 others. By contrast, DuroMax XP12000EH received only 4 recommendations from Best of Machinery (1 Jul 2022), Best Generator (29 Jan 2024) Bob Vila (13 Apr 2024) and 1 other.
| Rank | Change | Price | Portable Generator | The Spruce  | This Old House  | Best of Machinery  | Best Generator  | Wirecutter  | Bob Vila  | The Strategist  | CNET  | Forbes  | Power Up  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $1098 |  Honda EU2200i The Honda EU2200i portable generator is praised for its power output, fuel efficiency, low noise level, portability, and ease of use, making it a versatile and reliable choice for various power needs. | 4 | 4 | 8 | - | 1 | 7 | 3 | - | 8 | 2 |
| 2 | - | $1252 |  DuroMax XP12000EH The DuroMax XP12000EH portable generator is highly regarded for its powerful output, dual fuel technology, multiple power outlets, fuel efficiency, portability, and user-friendly features, making it a reliable and versatile choice for various applications. | - | - | 2 | 7 | - | 3 | - | - | - | 4 |
Curious to see this month's entire Portable Generators ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- On 1 Jul 2022 Best of Machinery ranked DuroMax XP12000EH as #2 and Honda EU2200i as #8
Rank Portable Generator Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 12 DuroMax XP12000EH The Best for Power-Outages at Home... ... ... #8 out of 12 Honda EU2200i The Best for Lightweight Mobility... ... ... Source: bestofmachinery.com - On 13 Apr 2024 Bob Vila ranked DuroMax XP12000EH as #3 and Honda EU2200i as #7
Rank Portable Generator Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 7 DuroMax XP12000EH Best for Home Use... ... ... #7 out of 7 Honda EU2200i Best for CampingSource: www.bobvila.com - Power Up ranked Honda EU2200i as #2 and DuroMax XP12000EH as #4
Rank Portable Generator ... ... #2 out of 13 Honda EU2200i ... ... #4 out of 13 DuroMax XP12000EH ... ... Source: www.10powerup.com - On 29 Jan 2024 Best Generator
ranked DuroMax XP12000EH as #7
Rank Portable Generator Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 7 DuroMax XP12000EH The Biggest BeastSource: www.bestgenerator.org - On 9 Dec 2024 The Spruce ranked Honda EU2200i as #4
Rank Portable Generator Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 6 Honda EU2200i Best Portable... ... ... Source: www.thespruce.com - On 10 Oct 2024 This Old House ranked Honda EU2200i as #4
Rank Portable Generator Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 6 Honda EU2200i Most Compact Gas Generator... ... ... Source: www.thisoldhouse.com - On 17 Oct 2024 Wirecutter ranked Honda EU2200i as #1
Rank Portable Generator Comment #1 out of 4 Honda EU2200i The best generator... ... ... Source: www.nytimes.com - On 4 Aug 2023 The Strategist ranked Honda EU2200i as #3
Rank Portable Generator Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 6 Honda EU2200i Best compact... ... ... Source: nymag.com - On 18 Jul 2024 Forbes ranked Honda EU2200i as #8
Rank Portable Generator Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 8 Honda EU2200i Quietest Portable GeneratorSource: www.forbes.com
After counting and adding up the 77 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Honda EU2200i outranks DuroMax XP12000EH. This is not to say that DuroMax XP12000EH is a bad option. Like Honda EU2200i, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Honda EU2200i outranks DuroMax XP12000EH by 1 position. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Honda EU2200i is more critically acclaimed than DuroMax XP12000EH.
| Rank | Change | Price | Portable Generator | The Spruce | This Old House | Best of Machinery | Best Generator | Wirecutter | Bob Vila | The Strategist | CNET | Forbes | Power Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $1098 | Honda EU2200i The Honda EU2200i portable generator is praised for its power output, fuel efficiency, low noise level, portability, and ease of use, making it a versatile and reliable choice for various power needs. | 4 | 4 | 8 | - | 1 | 7 | 3 | - | 8 | 2 |
| 2 | - | $1252 | DuroMax XP12000EH The DuroMax XP12000EH portable generator is highly regarded for its powerful output, dual fuel technology, multiple power outlets, fuel efficiency, portability, and user-friendly features, making it a reliable and versatile choice for various applications. | - | - | 2 | 7 | - | 3 | - | - | - | 4 |
| 3 | - | $800 |  Westinghouse WGen7500 The Westinghouse WGen7500 Portable Generator is a highly recommended and versatile generator that offers a range of features to meet various power needs, including exceptional fuel efficiency, a wide range of power outlets, and ease of use. | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Sportsman GEN4000DF The Sportsman GEN4000DF Portable Generator is a versatile and reliable dual-fuel generator that offers a range of power options and outlets, making it suitable for various use cases such as backup power, outdoor events, and camping trips. | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [13]
Total expert reviews: 13
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 9
| Highest score by Best Generator | 92 |
| Average score based on 13 reviews | 89 |
| Lowest score by generatorbible.com | 81 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [18]
Total expert reviews: 18
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 15
| Highest score by nstaronline.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 18 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by topnotchoutdoor.com | 73 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- With 12,000 watts of power, the XP12000EH Dual Fuel generator will keep your whole home running during a storm or power outage
- DuroMax is the industry leader in Dual Fuel portable generator technology, with a full assortment ranging from digital inverters to generators that can power your entire home
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From Seller:
- This popular model can operate a wide variety of appliances, making it perfect for portable use at home, camping, on the job site, or much more. Reliable Power is now at your fingertips with Honda's Inverted Generators.
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