Head to head
Honda EU1000i vs Firman W03083
Honda · Inverter Generator
Honda EU1000i
~$999
900 W / 1,000 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Firman · Inverter Generator
Firman W03083
~$1,130
3,000 W / 3,300 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Quick takeThe Honda EU1000i lists about $131 lower; the Firman W03083 puts out more sustained power (3,000 W); the Honda EU1000i is quieter at 50 dB.
| Spec | Honda EU1000i | Firman W03083 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$999 | ~$1,130 |
| Type | Inverter Generator | Inverter Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Running / output watts | 900 W | 3,000 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 1,000 W | 3,300 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 50 dB | 58 dB |
| Runtime | 3.0 hrs at rated load, 6.8 hrs at 1/4 load (0.55 gal tank) | Up to 9 hrs at 25% load (1.8 gal tank); 58 dB at 1/4 load |
| Outlets | 1x 120V 15A (5-15R) duplex, parallel-ready | 1x 120V 20A duplex (5-20R), 1x 120V 30A twist-lock (TT-30R), 1x USB-A (2.1A), 1x 12V DC (8.3A) |
| Fuel tank | 0.55 gal | 1.8 gal |
| Weight | 28.7 lbs | 90 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 3-year residential | 3-year |
Highlighted cell is the better figure for that row.
Owner pros and cons
Honda EU1000i
- +28.7 lbs with a carry handle, light enough to lift into a car with one hand
- +42 dB at 1/4 load is quieter than conversation
- +CO-MINDER shuts the engine down if carbon monoxide builds up near the unit
- +Strong resale value
- −Costs $999 for 900 W, roughly double the price per watt of budget inverters
- −0.55 gal tank gives only about 3 hours at rated load
- −Single 15A duplex outlet and no 12V DC output
- −Large or older fridges, sump pumps and window air conditioners are beyond it
Firman W03083
- +Remote start key fob, 168 ft range, plus electric and recoil start
- +TT-30R RV outlet, 20A duplex, USB and 12V DC
- +Parallel-ready
- +US-based customer support
- −$1,130 is high against 4 kW WEN and DuroMax inverters
- −No CO shutoff sensor on this model
- −Gasoline only
- −58 dB is a quarter-load figure
- −TT-30R is 120V, not a transfer-switch outlet