Head to head
Yamaha EF2200iS vs Yamaha EF3000iSEB
Yamaha · Inverter Generator
Yamaha EF2200iS
~$1,349
1,800 W / 2,200 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Yamaha · Inverter Generator
Yamaha EF3000iSEB
~$2,399
2,800 W / 3,000 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Quick takeThe Yamaha EF2200iS lists about $1,050 lower; the Yamaha EF3000iSEB puts out more sustained power (2,800 W); the Yamaha EF3000iSEB is quieter at 61 dB.
| Spec | Yamaha EF2200iS | Yamaha EF3000iSEB |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,349 | ~$2,399 |
| Type | Inverter Generator | Inverter Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Running / output watts | 1,800 W | 2,800 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 2,200 W | 3,000 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 65 dB | 61 dB |
| Runtime | 10.5 hrs at 1/4 load (1.24 gal tank) | 18.6 hrs at 1/4 load (3.4 gal tank) |
| Outlets | 2x 120V 20A duplex plus 1x 120V 30A RV outlet, 12V DC (3A), Twin Tech parallel | 2x 120V 20A duplex, 1x 120V 30A, 12V DC (12A) |
| Fuel tank | 1.24 gal | 3.4 gal |
| Weight | 55.2 lbs | 156 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | 3-year limited |
Highlighted cell is the better figure for that row.
Owner pros and cons
Yamaha EF2200iS
- +Built-in 30A RV outlet, which the base EU2200i does not have
- +CO sensor shuts the engine down on high carbon monoxide
- +Easy carb drain makes storage straightforward
- −About $1,349 list; costs more than most 2 kW inverters
- −65 dBA at rated load, louder than Honda's published figure
- −1.24 gal tank limits runtime at heavier loads
- −No electric start
Yamaha EF3000iSEB
- +Electric start with key switch on the iSEB
- +Boost technology helps with air conditioner and tool startup surges
- +54.5 to 61 dBA, quiet for a 3 kW unit
- +CO sensor and low-oil shutdown
- −156 lbs; the wheels help on flat ground, but it is a two-person lift into a truck
- −About $2,400 list, expensive against dual-fuel competitors
- −30A outlet is 120V, not a 240V transfer-switch outlet