Head to head
Honda EU3000iS vs Honda EU3200i
Honda · Inverter Generator
Honda EU3000iS
~$2,399
2,800 W / 3,000 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Honda · Inverter Generator
Honda EU3200i
~$2,599
2,600 W / 3,200 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Quick takeThe Honda EU3000iS lists about $200 lower; the Honda EU3000iS puts out more sustained power (2,800 W); the Honda EU3000iS is quieter at 57 dB.
| Spec | Honda EU3000iS | Honda EU3200i |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$2,399 | ~$2,599 |
| Type | Inverter Generator | Inverter Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Running / output watts | 2,800 W | 2,600 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 3,000 W | 3,200 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 57 dB | 58 dB |
| Runtime | 6.9 hrs at rated load, 19.6 hrs at 1/4 load (3.4 gal tank) | 8.6 hrs @ 1/4 load, 3.3 hrs @ rated load (1.2 gal) |
| Outlets | 2x 120V 20A (5-20R) duplex, 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) locking, parallel-ready | 2x 120V 20A (5-20R), 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R), parallel ports |
| Fuel tank | 3.4 gal | 1.2 gal |
| Weight | 130.7 lbs | 59 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 EU3000iS
- +Electric start with a recoil backup
- +50 to 57 dB, quiet enough for campgrounds
- +Starts most 13,500 BTU RV air conditioners
- +CO-MINDER shutdown
- −$2,399 list, far above 3 kW competitors with similar output
- −130 lbs; the wheel kit is an extra purchase
- −30A outlet is 120V L5-30, not a 240V transfer-switch outlet
- −Not sold in California
Honda EU3200i
- +EFI eliminates carburetor gumming — the #1 small-generator killer
- +2,600W running starts 13.5k BTU RV ACs solo
- +Only 59 lbs — lightest in the 3,000W class
- +30A L5-30R outlet plus household duplexes
- +54-58 dB keeps campground neighbors friendly
- +CO-MINDER and Bluetooth monitoring standard
- −Early-production stalling and hard-start complaints are well documented
- −$2,600 is enormous money for 2,600 running watts
- −No 240V output despite the price
- −Dealer network handles warranty issues at dealer speed
- −1.2-gal tank means overnight runs need refueling or eco mode