Head to head
Honda EU2200i vs WEN 56235i
Honda · Inverter Generator
Honda EU2200i
~$1,199
1,800 W / 2,200 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
WEN · Inverter Generator
WEN 56235i
~$510
1,900 W / 2,350 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Quick takeThe WEN 56235i lists about $689 lower; the WEN 56235i puts out more sustained power (1,900 W); the WEN 56235i is quieter at 51 dB.
| Spec | Honda EU2200i | WEN 56235i |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,199 | ~$510 |
| Type | Inverter Generator | Inverter Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Running / output watts | 1,800 W | 1,900 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 2,200 W | 2,350 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 57 dB | 51 dB |
| Runtime | 3.2–8.1 hrs on 0.95 gal (up to 8.1 hrs @ 1/4 load) | ~10.5 hrs @ 1/4 load, ~6 hrs @ half load (1 gal) |
| Outlets | 2x 120V 20A (5-20R duplex), parallel ports | 2x 120V 20A (5-20R), 12V DC, 2x USB |
| Fuel tank | 0.95 gal | 1 gal |
| Weight | 47 lbs | 39 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 3-year residential | 2-year limited |
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Owner pros and cons
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
WEN 56235i
- +Lightest 2,000W-class inverter at 39 lbs
- +51 dB quarter-load noise rivals units at triple the price
- +Fuel shutoff runs the carb dry automatically before storage
- +USB ports and 12V DC for battery topping
- −1,900 running watts won't start RV air conditioners
- −Eco mode hunts with cycling loads like fridges
- −2-year warranty trails the 3-year category standard
- −Small 1-gallon tank interrupts overnight runs
- −Long-term (500+ hour) durability record thinner than Honda's