Yamaha · model EF2200iS
Inverter Generator · Gasoline
~$1,349approx. list price
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1,800 W running, 2,200 W surge — sustains the lights, phones, router, a CPAP tier.
Best forCampers and RVers who want a Honda-class 2 kW inverter with a built-in 30A outlet and an easy fuel-system drain for storage.
Yamaha built the EF2200iS to go head to head with the Honda EU2200i, and owners cross-shop the two every time. The pitch is the same: 1,800 watts continuous, about 55 lbs, 57 to 65 dBA depending on load, and an engine with a reputation for starting on the first or second pull after sitting. It earns its keep as a camping and short-outage generator that runs a fridge, a few lights, a router and a window unit's worth of small loads. Owner reports lean on the CO sensor, the easy carb drain that lets you run the bowl dry for storage, and the 30A RV outlet that Honda's base model lacks. Price and noise are the sore points: $1,349 list, rarely discounted, and a few owners find it louder than the Honda at full load. Twin Tech lets you link two for 3,600 watts.
From the spec sheet
1,800 W running, 2,200 W surge·55 lbs, 57-65 dBA·30A RV outlet and Twin Tech
At a glance
At a glance
Head to head
Inverter Generator · Gasoline · 61 dB
2,800 W / 3,000 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Best for RVers and homeowners who want electric start and a quiet 3 kW inverter from a maker with a long track record, and can live with 156 lbs.
Inverter Generator · Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) · 61 dB
3,900 W / 5,000 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Best for RV owners and outage-prone households who want 4 kW, EFI and propane on wheels at well under Honda or Yamaha prices.
Inverter Generator · Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) · 58 dB
3,200 W / 4,000 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Best for Camp and short-outage users who want a dual fuel 3 kW inverter with CO shutdown and are willing to pay more than WEN charges.