Head to head
Honda EU1000i vs Honda EU2200i
Honda · Inverter Generator
Honda EU1000i
~$999
900 W / 1,000 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Honda · Inverter Generator
Honda EU2200i
~$1,199
1,800 W / 2,200 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Quick takeThe Honda EU1000i lists about $200 lower; the Honda EU2200i puts out more sustained power (1,800 W); the Honda EU1000i is quieter at 50 dB.
| Spec | Honda EU1000i | Honda EU2200i |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$999 | ~$1,199 |
| Type | Inverter Generator | Inverter Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Running / output watts | 900 W | 1,800 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 1,000 W | 2,200 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 50 dB | 57 dB |
| Runtime | 3.0 hrs at rated load, 6.8 hrs at 1/4 load (0.55 gal tank) | 3.2–8.1 hrs on 0.95 gal (up to 8.1 hrs @ 1/4 load) |
| Outlets | 1x 120V 15A (5-15R) duplex, parallel-ready | 2x 120V 20A (5-20R duplex), parallel ports |
| Fuel tank | 0.55 gal | 0.95 gal |
| Weight | 28.7 lbs | 47 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 3-year residential | 3-year residential |
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
Honda EU2200i
- +Survives neglect: one owner's dumpster-rescued unit still starts first pull after an estimated 25,000 hours
- +48-57 dB — conversation-volume quiet
- +Fuel shutoff lets you run the carb dry for storage
- +Bluetooth app shows load and maintenance info
- +CO-MINDER auto-shutdown standard
- +Parallel-ready for 4,400W combined
- −Twice the price of comparable-spec competitors
- −1,800 running watts can't start most RV AC units alone
- −No fuel gauge and small 0.95-gal tank
- −No 30A RV outlet on the standard model — need the Companion
- −Two recalls (fuel-valve leak, salt-water short) can still be open on older or new-old-stock units