Head to head
Ryobi RYi2322 vs WEN 56380i
Ryobi · Inverter Generator
Ryobi RYi2322
~$699
1,800 W / 2,300 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
WEN · Inverter Generator
WEN 56380i
~$700
3,400 W / 3,800 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Quick takeThe Ryobi RYi2322 lists about $1 lower; the WEN 56380i puts out more sustained power (3,400 W).
| Spec | Ryobi RYi2322 | WEN 56380i |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$699 | ~$700 |
| Type | Inverter Generator | Inverter Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Running / output watts | 1,800 W | 3,400 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 2,300 W | 3,800 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | — | 57 dB |
| Runtime | Up to 10.3 hrs at 25% load (1.2 gal tank) | Up to 8.5 hrs at half load (2.2 gal tank); 57 dB measured at 1/4 load |
| Outlets | 2x 120V 20A, 2x 5V USB (2.1A), parallel kit port | 2x 120V 20A 3-prong, 1x 120V 30A TT-30R, 1x 12V DC, 2x 5V USB, parallel via GNA50i kit |
| Fuel tank | 1.2 gal | 2.2 gal |
| Weight | 52 lbs | 99.2 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 3-year | 2-year |
Highlighted cell is the better figure for that row.
Owner pros and cons
Ryobi RYi2322
- +Automatic CO shutoff with CO sensor
- +GenControl app and LCD show load, fuel and run time
- +10.3 hrs at 25% load on 1.2 gal
- −$699 list is high for 1,800 W
- −No 30A RV outlet
- −Ryobi publishes no noise rating
- −Gasoline only; no propane
WEN 56380i
- +About a third of the price of a Honda EU3200i
- +Electric start with recoil backup
- +TT-30R RV outlet plus two standard outlets and 12V DC
- −No built-in CO shutoff sensor on this model
- −99 lbs, heavy to lift without help
- −57 dB is a quarter-load figure
- −TT-30R is 120V; no transfer-switch outlet