Head to head
Yamaha EF3000iSEB vs Honda EU3200i
Yamaha · Inverter Generator
Yamaha EF3000iSEB
~$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 Yamaha EF3000iSEB lists about $200 lower; the Yamaha EF3000iSEB puts out more sustained power (2,800 W); the Honda EU3200i is quieter at 58 dB.
| Spec | Yamaha EF3000iSEB | 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 | 61 dB | 58 dB |
| Runtime | 18.6 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 duplex, 1x 120V 30A, 12V DC (12A) | 2x 120V 20A (5-20R), 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R), parallel ports |
| Fuel tank | 3.4 gal | 1.2 gal |
| Weight | 156 lbs | 59 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | 3-year residential |
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Owner pros and cons
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
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