Generators are essential for many outdoor activities, such as camping, tailgating, and events. But a loud generator can be a major drawback, especially when used in a residential area.
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The noise level of a generator can reach decibel levels equivalent to a power saw, making it difficult to have a normal conversation.
In this article, we’ll explore what makes a generator quiet and the different types of quiet generators available on the market.
Quietest 1000+ Watt Generators
| Generator | Power | Noise level | Reviews Mentioning "Quiet" | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Power Equipment EU1000I Portable Inverter Generator |  | 1000 W | 42 dB - 50 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator |  | 2200 W | 48 dB - 57 dB | 113 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU3000IS Portable Home Gas Power Generator |  | 3000 W | 49 dB - 58 dB | 55 | Portable | |
| Powersmart PS50A Portable Generator |  | 1000 W | 49 dB | 47 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen4500DF Inverter Portable Generator |  | 4500 W | 52 dB | 909 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| TogoPower GG1000 Portable Gas Generator |  | 1000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen2200 Inverter Portable Generator |  | 2200 W | 52 dB | 525 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA2000iD Portable Inverter Generator |  | 2000 W | 52 dB | 119 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Rainier R2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator |  | 2200 W | 52 dB | 78 | Portable, Inverter | |
| ETQ NI2000i-G32P31DF Portable Inverter Generator |  | 2000 W | 52 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-iPower SC2400iP Portable Inverter Generator |  | 2400 W | 52 dB | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-ITECH AT20-122501 Portable Inverter Generator |  | 2250 W | 52 dB | 7 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK2300i Portable Inverter Generator |  | 2300 W | 53 - 56 dB | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200961 Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator |  | 2500 W | 53 dB | 121 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200951 Portable Inverter Generator |  | 2500 W | 53 dB | 52 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 100900 Dual Fuel Inverter Generator |  | 2000 W | 53 dB | 38 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Powersmart PS5025 Portable Inverter Generator |  | 2200 W | 53 dB | 26 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3200i Portable Inverter Generator |  | 3200 W | 57 dB | 58 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK3800iER Portable Inverter Generator |  | 3800 W | 57 dB | 5 | Portable, Inverter | |
| Pulsar PG2200BiS Portable Dual Fuel Quiet Inverter Generator |  | 2200 W | 60 dB | 18 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200986 Portable Inverter Generator |  | 4500 W | 61 dB | 61 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3500iAED Portable Inverter Generator |  | 3500 W | 62 dB | 31 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| maXpeedingrods MXR3500S Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator |  | 3500 W | 62 dB | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar G450RN Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator |  | 4500 W | 63 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK4500i Portable Inverter Generator |  | 4500 W | 63 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200914 Open Frame Inverter Generator |  | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane, Open Frame |
| Champion Power Equipment 200953 Open Frame Inverter Generator |  | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| Briggs & Stratton Q6500 Quiet Power Series Inverter Generator |  | 6500 W | 66 dB | 23 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 76533 Dual Fuel RV Ready Portable Generator |  | 3800 W | 68 dB | 48 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Rainier R12000DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator |  | 12000 W | 72 dB | 8 | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane | |
| Champion Power Equipment 100891 Dual Fuel Portable Generator |  | 7500 W | 74 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 100297 Dual Fuel Portable Generator |  | 8000 W | 74 dB | 3 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA12000ED Portable Generator |  | 12000 W | 78 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen9500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator |  | 12500 W | Not mentioned | 361 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN 56235i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator |  | 2350 W | Not mentioned | 156 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP4400EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator |  | 4400 W | Not mentioned | 103 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen7500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator |  | 9500 W | Not mentioned | 73 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv Portable Generator With CO-Sensor |  | 6600 W | Not mentioned | 71 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel |
| WEN GN400i RV-Ready Open Frame Inverter Generator |  | 4000 W | Not mentioned | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| WEN DF475T Dual Fuel Portable Generator |  | 4750 W | Not mentioned | 32 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Generac 7128 GP3500iO Gas-Powered Portable Generator |  | 3500 W | Not mentioned | 20 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator |  | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 19 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP2300iH Dual Fuel Digital Inverter Hybrid Portable Generator |  | 2300 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar PG1202SA Gas-Powered Portable Generator |  | 1200 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Portable | |
| DuroMax XP5500EH Electric Start Dual Fuel Portable Generator |  | 5500 W | Not mentioned | 13 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP12000EH Dual Fuel Generator |  | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Craftsman 2200i Inverter Portable Generator |  | 2200 W | Not mentioned | 11 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Pulsar G12KBN-SG Heavy Duty Portable Dual Fuel Generator |  | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN DF1100T Dual Fuel Portable Generator |  | 11000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Briggs & Stratton P2400 PowerSmart Series Inverter Generator |  | 1800 W | Not mentioned | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel Portable Generator |  | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 6 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Generac 5735 GP17500E Electric Start Gas-Powered Portable Generator |  | 17500 W | Not mentioned | 4 | Portable | |
| Westinghouse WGen3600DFv Dual Fuel Portable Generator |  | 4650 W | Not mentioned | 132 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
Quietest 2000+ Watt Generators
| Generator | Power | Noise level | Reviews Mentioning "Quiet" | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Power Equipment EU1000I Portable Inverter Generator | | 1000 W | 42 dB - 50 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 48 dB - 57 dB | 113 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU3000IS Portable Home Gas Power Generator | | 3000 W | 49 dB - 58 dB | 55 | Portable | |
| Powersmart PS50A Portable Generator | | 1000 W | 49 dB | 47 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen4500DF Inverter Portable Generator | | 4500 W | 52 dB | 909 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| TogoPower GG1000 Portable Gas Generator | | 1000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen2200 Inverter Portable Generator | | 2200 W | 52 dB | 525 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA2000iD Portable Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 52 dB | 119 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Rainier R2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 52 dB | 78 | Portable, Inverter | |
| ETQ NI2000i-G32P31DF Portable Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 52 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-iPower SC2400iP Portable Inverter Generator | | 2400 W | 52 dB | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-ITECH AT20-122501 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2250 W | 52 dB | 7 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK2300i Portable Inverter Generator | | 2300 W | 53 - 56 dB | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200961 Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator | | 2500 W | 53 dB | 121 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200951 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2500 W | 53 dB | 52 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 100900 Dual Fuel Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 53 dB | 38 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Powersmart PS5025 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 53 dB | 26 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3200i Portable Inverter Generator | | 3200 W | 57 dB | 58 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK3800iER Portable Inverter Generator | | 3800 W | 57 dB | 5 | Portable, Inverter | |
| Pulsar PG2200BiS Portable Dual Fuel Quiet Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 60 dB | 18 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200986 Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 61 dB | 61 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3500iAED Portable Inverter Generator | | 3500 W | 62 dB | 31 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| maXpeedingrods MXR3500S Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator | | 3500 W | 62 dB | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar G450RN Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 63 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK4500i Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 63 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200914 Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane, Open Frame |
| Champion Power Equipment 200953 Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| Briggs & Stratton Q6500 Quiet Power Series Inverter Generator | | 6500 W | 66 dB | 23 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 76533 Dual Fuel RV Ready Portable Generator | | 3800 W | 68 dB | 48 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Rainier R12000DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 12000 W | 72 dB | 8 | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane | |
| Champion Power Equipment 100891 Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 7500 W | 74 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 100297 Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 8000 W | 74 dB | 3 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA12000ED Portable Generator | | 12000 W | 78 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen9500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 12500 W | Not mentioned | 361 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN 56235i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2350 W | Not mentioned | 156 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP4400EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4400 W | Not mentioned | 103 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen7500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 9500 W | Not mentioned | 73 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv Portable Generator With CO-Sensor | | 6600 W | Not mentioned | 71 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel |
| WEN GN400i RV-Ready Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4000 W | Not mentioned | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| WEN DF475T Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4750 W | Not mentioned | 32 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Generac 7128 GP3500iO Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 3500 W | Not mentioned | 20 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 19 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP2300iH Dual Fuel Digital Inverter Hybrid Portable Generator | | 2300 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar PG1202SA Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 1200 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Portable | |
| DuroMax XP5500EH Electric Start Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 5500 W | Not mentioned | 13 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP12000EH Dual Fuel Generator | | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Craftsman 2200i Inverter Portable Generator | | 2200 W | Not mentioned | 11 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Pulsar G12KBN-SG Heavy Duty Portable Dual Fuel Generator | | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN DF1100T Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 11000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Briggs & Stratton P2400 PowerSmart Series Inverter Generator | | 1800 W | Not mentioned | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 6 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Generac 5735 GP17500E Electric Start Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 17500 W | Not mentioned | 4 | Portable | |
| Westinghouse WGen3600DFv Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4650 W | Not mentioned | 132 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
Quietest 3000+ Watt Generators
| Generator | Power | Noise level | Reviews Mentioning "Quiet" | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Power Equipment EU1000I Portable Inverter Generator | | 1000 W | 42 dB - 50 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 48 dB - 57 dB | 113 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU3000IS Portable Home Gas Power Generator | | 3000 W | 49 dB - 58 dB | 55 | Portable | |
| Powersmart PS50A Portable Generator | | 1000 W | 49 dB | 47 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen4500DF Inverter Portable Generator | | 4500 W | 52 dB | 909 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| TogoPower GG1000 Portable Gas Generator | | 1000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen2200 Inverter Portable Generator | | 2200 W | 52 dB | 525 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA2000iD Portable Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 52 dB | 119 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Rainier R2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 52 dB | 78 | Portable, Inverter | |
| ETQ NI2000i-G32P31DF Portable Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 52 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-iPower SC2400iP Portable Inverter Generator | | 2400 W | 52 dB | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-ITECH AT20-122501 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2250 W | 52 dB | 7 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK2300i Portable Inverter Generator | | 2300 W | 53 - 56 dB | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200961 Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator | | 2500 W | 53 dB | 121 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200951 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2500 W | 53 dB | 52 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 100900 Dual Fuel Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 53 dB | 38 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Powersmart PS5025 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 53 dB | 26 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3200i Portable Inverter Generator | | 3200 W | 57 dB | 58 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK3800iER Portable Inverter Generator | | 3800 W | 57 dB | 5 | Portable, Inverter | |
| Pulsar PG2200BiS Portable Dual Fuel Quiet Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 60 dB | 18 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200986 Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 61 dB | 61 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3500iAED Portable Inverter Generator | | 3500 W | 62 dB | 31 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| maXpeedingrods MXR3500S Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator | | 3500 W | 62 dB | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar G450RN Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 63 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK4500i Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 63 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200914 Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane, Open Frame |
| Champion Power Equipment 200953 Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| Briggs & Stratton Q6500 Quiet Power Series Inverter Generator | | 6500 W | 66 dB | 23 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 76533 Dual Fuel RV Ready Portable Generator | | 3800 W | 68 dB | 48 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Rainier R12000DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 12000 W | 72 dB | 8 | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane | |
| Champion Power Equipment 100891 Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 7500 W | 74 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 100297 Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 8000 W | 74 dB | 3 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA12000ED Portable Generator | | 12000 W | 78 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen9500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 12500 W | Not mentioned | 361 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN 56235i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2350 W | Not mentioned | 156 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP4400EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4400 W | Not mentioned | 103 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen7500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 9500 W | Not mentioned | 73 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv Portable Generator With CO-Sensor | | 6600 W | Not mentioned | 71 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel |
| WEN GN400i RV-Ready Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4000 W | Not mentioned | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| WEN DF475T Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4750 W | Not mentioned | 32 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Generac 7128 GP3500iO Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 3500 W | Not mentioned | 20 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 19 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP2300iH Dual Fuel Digital Inverter Hybrid Portable Generator | | 2300 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar PG1202SA Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 1200 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Portable | |
| DuroMax XP5500EH Electric Start Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 5500 W | Not mentioned | 13 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP12000EH Dual Fuel Generator | | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Craftsman 2200i Inverter Portable Generator | | 2200 W | Not mentioned | 11 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Pulsar G12KBN-SG Heavy Duty Portable Dual Fuel Generator | | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN DF1100T Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 11000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Briggs & Stratton P2400 PowerSmart Series Inverter Generator | | 1800 W | Not mentioned | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 6 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Generac 5735 GP17500E Electric Start Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 17500 W | Not mentioned | 4 | Portable | |
| Westinghouse WGen3600DFv Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4650 W | Not mentioned | 132 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
Quietest 4000+ Watt Generators
| Generator | Power | Noise level | Reviews Mentioning "Quiet" | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Power Equipment EU1000I Portable Inverter Generator | | 1000 W | 42 dB - 50 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 48 dB - 57 dB | 113 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU3000IS Portable Home Gas Power Generator | | 3000 W | 49 dB - 58 dB | 55 | Portable | |
| Powersmart PS50A Portable Generator | | 1000 W | 49 dB | 47 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen4500DF Inverter Portable Generator | | 4500 W | 52 dB | 909 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| TogoPower GG1000 Portable Gas Generator | | 1000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen2200 Inverter Portable Generator | | 2200 W | 52 dB | 525 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA2000iD Portable Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 52 dB | 119 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Rainier R2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 52 dB | 78 | Portable, Inverter | |
| ETQ NI2000i-G32P31DF Portable Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 52 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-iPower SC2400iP Portable Inverter Generator | | 2400 W | 52 dB | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-ITECH AT20-122501 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2250 W | 52 dB | 7 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK2300i Portable Inverter Generator | | 2300 W | 53 - 56 dB | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200961 Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator | | 2500 W | 53 dB | 121 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200951 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2500 W | 53 dB | 52 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 100900 Dual Fuel Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 53 dB | 38 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Powersmart PS5025 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 53 dB | 26 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3200i Portable Inverter Generator | | 3200 W | 57 dB | 58 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK3800iER Portable Inverter Generator | | 3800 W | 57 dB | 5 | Portable, Inverter | |
| Pulsar PG2200BiS Portable Dual Fuel Quiet Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 60 dB | 18 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200986 Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 61 dB | 61 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3500iAED Portable Inverter Generator | | 3500 W | 62 dB | 31 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| maXpeedingrods MXR3500S Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator | | 3500 W | 62 dB | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar G450RN Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 63 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK4500i Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 63 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200914 Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane, Open Frame |
| Champion Power Equipment 200953 Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| Briggs & Stratton Q6500 Quiet Power Series Inverter Generator | | 6500 W | 66 dB | 23 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 76533 Dual Fuel RV Ready Portable Generator | | 3800 W | 68 dB | 48 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Rainier R12000DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 12000 W | 72 dB | 8 | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane | |
| Champion Power Equipment 100891 Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 7500 W | 74 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 100297 Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 8000 W | 74 dB | 3 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA12000ED Portable Generator | | 12000 W | 78 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen9500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 12500 W | Not mentioned | 361 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN 56235i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2350 W | Not mentioned | 156 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP4400EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4400 W | Not mentioned | 103 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen7500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 9500 W | Not mentioned | 73 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv Portable Generator With CO-Sensor | | 6600 W | Not mentioned | 71 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel |
| WEN GN400i RV-Ready Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4000 W | Not mentioned | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| WEN DF475T Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4750 W | Not mentioned | 32 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Generac 7128 GP3500iO Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 3500 W | Not mentioned | 20 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 19 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP2300iH Dual Fuel Digital Inverter Hybrid Portable Generator | | 2300 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar PG1202SA Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 1200 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Portable | |
| DuroMax XP5500EH Electric Start Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 5500 W | Not mentioned | 13 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP12000EH Dual Fuel Generator | | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Craftsman 2200i Inverter Portable Generator | | 2200 W | Not mentioned | 11 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Pulsar G12KBN-SG Heavy Duty Portable Dual Fuel Generator | | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN DF1100T Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 11000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Briggs & Stratton P2400 PowerSmart Series Inverter Generator | | 1800 W | Not mentioned | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 6 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Generac 5735 GP17500E Electric Start Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 17500 W | Not mentioned | 4 | Portable | |
| Westinghouse WGen3600DFv Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4650 W | Not mentioned | 132 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
Quietest 5000+ Watt Generators
| Generator | Power | Noise level | Reviews Mentioning "Quiet" | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Power Equipment EU1000I Portable Inverter Generator | | 1000 W | 42 dB - 50 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 48 dB - 57 dB | 113 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU3000IS Portable Home Gas Power Generator | | 3000 W | 49 dB - 58 dB | 55 | Portable | |
| Powersmart PS50A Portable Generator | | 1000 W | 49 dB | 47 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen4500DF Inverter Portable Generator | | 4500 W | 52 dB | 909 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| TogoPower GG1000 Portable Gas Generator | | 1000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen2200 Inverter Portable Generator | | 2200 W | 52 dB | 525 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA2000iD Portable Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 52 dB | 119 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Rainier R2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 52 dB | 78 | Portable, Inverter | |
| ETQ NI2000i-G32P31DF Portable Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 52 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-iPower SC2400iP Portable Inverter Generator | | 2400 W | 52 dB | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-ITECH AT20-122501 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2250 W | 52 dB | 7 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK2300i Portable Inverter Generator | | 2300 W | 53 - 56 dB | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200961 Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator | | 2500 W | 53 dB | 121 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200951 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2500 W | 53 dB | 52 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 100900 Dual Fuel Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 53 dB | 38 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Powersmart PS5025 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 53 dB | 26 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3200i Portable Inverter Generator | | 3200 W | 57 dB | 58 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK3800iER Portable Inverter Generator | | 3800 W | 57 dB | 5 | Portable, Inverter | |
| Pulsar PG2200BiS Portable Dual Fuel Quiet Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 60 dB | 18 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200986 Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 61 dB | 61 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3500iAED Portable Inverter Generator | | 3500 W | 62 dB | 31 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| maXpeedingrods MXR3500S Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator | | 3500 W | 62 dB | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar G450RN Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 63 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK4500i Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 63 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200914 Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane, Open Frame |
| Champion Power Equipment 200953 Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| Briggs & Stratton Q6500 Quiet Power Series Inverter Generator | | 6500 W | 66 dB | 23 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 76533 Dual Fuel RV Ready Portable Generator | | 3800 W | 68 dB | 48 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Rainier R12000DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 12000 W | 72 dB | 8 | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane | |
| Champion Power Equipment 100891 Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 7500 W | 74 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 100297 Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 8000 W | 74 dB | 3 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA12000ED Portable Generator | | 12000 W | 78 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen9500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 12500 W | Not mentioned | 361 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN 56235i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2350 W | Not mentioned | 156 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP4400EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4400 W | Not mentioned | 103 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen7500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 9500 W | Not mentioned | 73 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv Portable Generator With CO-Sensor | | 6600 W | Not mentioned | 71 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel |
| WEN GN400i RV-Ready Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4000 W | Not mentioned | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| WEN DF475T Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4750 W | Not mentioned | 32 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Generac 7128 GP3500iO Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 3500 W | Not mentioned | 20 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 19 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP2300iH Dual Fuel Digital Inverter Hybrid Portable Generator | | 2300 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar PG1202SA Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 1200 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Portable | |
| DuroMax XP5500EH Electric Start Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 5500 W | Not mentioned | 13 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP12000EH Dual Fuel Generator | | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Craftsman 2200i Inverter Portable Generator | | 2200 W | Not mentioned | 11 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Pulsar G12KBN-SG Heavy Duty Portable Dual Fuel Generator | | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN DF1100T Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 11000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Briggs & Stratton P2400 PowerSmart Series Inverter Generator | | 1800 W | Not mentioned | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 6 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Generac 5735 GP17500E Electric Start Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 17500 W | Not mentioned | 4 | Portable | |
| Westinghouse WGen3600DFv Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4650 W | Not mentioned | 132 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
Quietest 6000+ Watt Generators
| Generator | Power | Noise level | Reviews Mentioning "Quiet" | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Power Equipment EU1000I Portable Inverter Generator | | 1000 W | 42 dB - 50 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 48 dB - 57 dB | 113 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU3000IS Portable Home Gas Power Generator | | 3000 W | 49 dB - 58 dB | 55 | Portable | |
| Powersmart PS50A Portable Generator | | 1000 W | 49 dB | 47 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen4500DF Inverter Portable Generator | | 4500 W | 52 dB | 909 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| TogoPower GG1000 Portable Gas Generator | | 1000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen2200 Inverter Portable Generator | | 2200 W | 52 dB | 525 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA2000iD Portable Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 52 dB | 119 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Rainier R2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 52 dB | 78 | Portable, Inverter | |
| ETQ NI2000i-G32P31DF Portable Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 52 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-iPower SC2400iP Portable Inverter Generator | | 2400 W | 52 dB | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-ITECH AT20-122501 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2250 W | 52 dB | 7 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK2300i Portable Inverter Generator | | 2300 W | 53 - 56 dB | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200961 Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator | | 2500 W | 53 dB | 121 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200951 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2500 W | 53 dB | 52 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 100900 Dual Fuel Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 53 dB | 38 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Powersmart PS5025 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 53 dB | 26 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3200i Portable Inverter Generator | | 3200 W | 57 dB | 58 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK3800iER Portable Inverter Generator | | 3800 W | 57 dB | 5 | Portable, Inverter | |
| Pulsar PG2200BiS Portable Dual Fuel Quiet Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 60 dB | 18 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200986 Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 61 dB | 61 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3500iAED Portable Inverter Generator | | 3500 W | 62 dB | 31 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| maXpeedingrods MXR3500S Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator | | 3500 W | 62 dB | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar G450RN Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 63 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK4500i Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 63 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200914 Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane, Open Frame |
| Champion Power Equipment 200953 Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| Briggs & Stratton Q6500 Quiet Power Series Inverter Generator | | 6500 W | 66 dB | 23 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 76533 Dual Fuel RV Ready Portable Generator | | 3800 W | 68 dB | 48 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Rainier R12000DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 12000 W | 72 dB | 8 | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane | |
| Champion Power Equipment 100891 Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 7500 W | 74 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 100297 Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 8000 W | 74 dB | 3 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA12000ED Portable Generator | | 12000 W | 78 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen9500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 12500 W | Not mentioned | 361 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN 56235i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2350 W | Not mentioned | 156 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP4400EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4400 W | Not mentioned | 103 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen7500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 9500 W | Not mentioned | 73 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv Portable Generator With CO-Sensor | | 6600 W | Not mentioned | 71 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel |
| WEN GN400i RV-Ready Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4000 W | Not mentioned | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| WEN DF475T Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4750 W | Not mentioned | 32 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Generac 7128 GP3500iO Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 3500 W | Not mentioned | 20 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 19 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP2300iH Dual Fuel Digital Inverter Hybrid Portable Generator | | 2300 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar PG1202SA Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 1200 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Portable | |
| DuroMax XP5500EH Electric Start Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 5500 W | Not mentioned | 13 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP12000EH Dual Fuel Generator | | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Craftsman 2200i Inverter Portable Generator | | 2200 W | Not mentioned | 11 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Pulsar G12KBN-SG Heavy Duty Portable Dual Fuel Generator | | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN DF1100T Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 11000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Briggs & Stratton P2400 PowerSmart Series Inverter Generator | | 1800 W | Not mentioned | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 6 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Generac 5735 GP17500E Electric Start Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 17500 W | Not mentioned | 4 | Portable | |
| Westinghouse WGen3600DFv Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4650 W | Not mentioned | 132 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
Quietest 7000+ Watt Generators
| Generator | Power | Noise level | Reviews Mentioning "Quiet" | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Power Equipment EU1000I Portable Inverter Generator | | 1000 W | 42 dB - 50 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 48 dB - 57 dB | 113 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU3000IS Portable Home Gas Power Generator | | 3000 W | 49 dB - 58 dB | 55 | Portable | |
| Powersmart PS50A Portable Generator | | 1000 W | 49 dB | 47 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen4500DF Inverter Portable Generator | | 4500 W | 52 dB | 909 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| TogoPower GG1000 Portable Gas Generator | | 1000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen2200 Inverter Portable Generator | | 2200 W | 52 dB | 525 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA2000iD Portable Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 52 dB | 119 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Rainier R2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 52 dB | 78 | Portable, Inverter | |
| ETQ NI2000i-G32P31DF Portable Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 52 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-iPower SC2400iP Portable Inverter Generator | | 2400 W | 52 dB | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-ITECH AT20-122501 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2250 W | 52 dB | 7 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK2300i Portable Inverter Generator | | 2300 W | 53 - 56 dB | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200961 Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator | | 2500 W | 53 dB | 121 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200951 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2500 W | 53 dB | 52 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 100900 Dual Fuel Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 53 dB | 38 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Powersmart PS5025 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 53 dB | 26 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3200i Portable Inverter Generator | | 3200 W | 57 dB | 58 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK3800iER Portable Inverter Generator | | 3800 W | 57 dB | 5 | Portable, Inverter | |
| Pulsar PG2200BiS Portable Dual Fuel Quiet Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 60 dB | 18 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200986 Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 61 dB | 61 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3500iAED Portable Inverter Generator | | 3500 W | 62 dB | 31 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| maXpeedingrods MXR3500S Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator | | 3500 W | 62 dB | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar G450RN Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 63 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK4500i Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 63 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200914 Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane, Open Frame |
| Champion Power Equipment 200953 Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| Briggs & Stratton Q6500 Quiet Power Series Inverter Generator | | 6500 W | 66 dB | 23 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 76533 Dual Fuel RV Ready Portable Generator | | 3800 W | 68 dB | 48 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Rainier R12000DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 12000 W | 72 dB | 8 | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane | |
| Champion Power Equipment 100891 Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 7500 W | 74 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 100297 Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 8000 W | 74 dB | 3 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA12000ED Portable Generator | | 12000 W | 78 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen9500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 12500 W | Not mentioned | 361 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN 56235i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2350 W | Not mentioned | 156 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP4400EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4400 W | Not mentioned | 103 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen7500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 9500 W | Not mentioned | 73 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv Portable Generator With CO-Sensor | | 6600 W | Not mentioned | 71 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel |
| WEN GN400i RV-Ready Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4000 W | Not mentioned | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| WEN DF475T Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4750 W | Not mentioned | 32 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Generac 7128 GP3500iO Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 3500 W | Not mentioned | 20 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 19 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP2300iH Dual Fuel Digital Inverter Hybrid Portable Generator | | 2300 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar PG1202SA Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 1200 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Portable | |
| DuroMax XP5500EH Electric Start Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 5500 W | Not mentioned | 13 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP12000EH Dual Fuel Generator | | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Craftsman 2200i Inverter Portable Generator | | 2200 W | Not mentioned | 11 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Pulsar G12KBN-SG Heavy Duty Portable Dual Fuel Generator | | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN DF1100T Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 11000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Briggs & Stratton P2400 PowerSmart Series Inverter Generator | | 1800 W | Not mentioned | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 6 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Generac 5735 GP17500E Electric Start Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 17500 W | Not mentioned | 4 | Portable | |
| Westinghouse WGen3600DFv Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4650 W | Not mentioned | 132 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
Quietest 8000+ Watt Generators
| Generator | Power | Noise level | Reviews Mentioning "Quiet" | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Power Equipment EU1000I Portable Inverter Generator | | 1000 W | 42 dB - 50 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 48 dB - 57 dB | 113 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU3000IS Portable Home Gas Power Generator | | 3000 W | 49 dB - 58 dB | 55 | Portable | |
| Powersmart PS50A Portable Generator | | 1000 W | 49 dB | 47 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen4500DF Inverter Portable Generator | | 4500 W | 52 dB | 909 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| TogoPower GG1000 Portable Gas Generator | | 1000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen2200 Inverter Portable Generator | | 2200 W | 52 dB | 525 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA2000iD Portable Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 52 dB | 119 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Rainier R2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 52 dB | 78 | Portable, Inverter | |
| ETQ NI2000i-G32P31DF Portable Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 52 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-iPower SC2400iP Portable Inverter Generator | | 2400 W | 52 dB | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-ITECH AT20-122501 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2250 W | 52 dB | 7 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK2300i Portable Inverter Generator | | 2300 W | 53 - 56 dB | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200961 Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator | | 2500 W | 53 dB | 121 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200951 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2500 W | 53 dB | 52 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 100900 Dual Fuel Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 53 dB | 38 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Powersmart PS5025 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 53 dB | 26 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3200i Portable Inverter Generator | | 3200 W | 57 dB | 58 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK3800iER Portable Inverter Generator | | 3800 W | 57 dB | 5 | Portable, Inverter | |
| Pulsar PG2200BiS Portable Dual Fuel Quiet Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 60 dB | 18 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200986 Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 61 dB | 61 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3500iAED Portable Inverter Generator | | 3500 W | 62 dB | 31 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| maXpeedingrods MXR3500S Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator | | 3500 W | 62 dB | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar G450RN Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 63 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK4500i Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 63 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200914 Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane, Open Frame |
| Champion Power Equipment 200953 Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| Briggs & Stratton Q6500 Quiet Power Series Inverter Generator | | 6500 W | 66 dB | 23 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 76533 Dual Fuel RV Ready Portable Generator | | 3800 W | 68 dB | 48 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Rainier R12000DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 12000 W | 72 dB | 8 | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane | |
| Champion Power Equipment 100891 Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 7500 W | 74 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 100297 Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 8000 W | 74 dB | 3 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA12000ED Portable Generator | | 12000 W | 78 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen9500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 12500 W | Not mentioned | 361 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN 56235i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2350 W | Not mentioned | 156 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP4400EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4400 W | Not mentioned | 103 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen7500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 9500 W | Not mentioned | 73 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv Portable Generator With CO-Sensor | | 6600 W | Not mentioned | 71 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel |
| WEN GN400i RV-Ready Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4000 W | Not mentioned | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| WEN DF475T Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4750 W | Not mentioned | 32 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Generac 7128 GP3500iO Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 3500 W | Not mentioned | 20 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 19 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP2300iH Dual Fuel Digital Inverter Hybrid Portable Generator | | 2300 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar PG1202SA Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 1200 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Portable | |
| DuroMax XP5500EH Electric Start Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 5500 W | Not mentioned | 13 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP12000EH Dual Fuel Generator | | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Craftsman 2200i Inverter Portable Generator | | 2200 W | Not mentioned | 11 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Pulsar G12KBN-SG Heavy Duty Portable Dual Fuel Generator | | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN DF1100T Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 11000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Briggs & Stratton P2400 PowerSmart Series Inverter Generator | | 1800 W | Not mentioned | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 6 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Generac 5735 GP17500E Electric Start Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 17500 W | Not mentioned | 4 | Portable | |
| Westinghouse WGen3600DFv Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4650 W | Not mentioned | 132 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
Quietest 9000+ Watt Generators
| Generator | Power | Noise level | Reviews Mentioning "Quiet" | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Power Equipment EU1000I Portable Inverter Generator | | 1000 W | 42 dB - 50 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 48 dB - 57 dB | 113 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU3000IS Portable Home Gas Power Generator | | 3000 W | 49 dB - 58 dB | 55 | Portable | |
| Powersmart PS50A Portable Generator | | 1000 W | 49 dB | 47 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen4500DF Inverter Portable Generator | | 4500 W | 52 dB | 909 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| TogoPower GG1000 Portable Gas Generator | | 1000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen2200 Inverter Portable Generator | | 2200 W | 52 dB | 525 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA2000iD Portable Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 52 dB | 119 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Rainier R2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 52 dB | 78 | Portable, Inverter | |
| ETQ NI2000i-G32P31DF Portable Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 52 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-iPower SC2400iP Portable Inverter Generator | | 2400 W | 52 dB | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-ITECH AT20-122501 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2250 W | 52 dB | 7 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK2300i Portable Inverter Generator | | 2300 W | 53 - 56 dB | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200961 Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator | | 2500 W | 53 dB | 121 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200951 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2500 W | 53 dB | 52 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 100900 Dual Fuel Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 53 dB | 38 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Powersmart PS5025 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 53 dB | 26 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3200i Portable Inverter Generator | | 3200 W | 57 dB | 58 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK3800iER Portable Inverter Generator | | 3800 W | 57 dB | 5 | Portable, Inverter | |
| Pulsar PG2200BiS Portable Dual Fuel Quiet Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 60 dB | 18 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200986 Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 61 dB | 61 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3500iAED Portable Inverter Generator | | 3500 W | 62 dB | 31 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| maXpeedingrods MXR3500S Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator | | 3500 W | 62 dB | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar G450RN Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 63 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK4500i Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 63 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200914 Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane, Open Frame |
| Champion Power Equipment 200953 Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| Briggs & Stratton Q6500 Quiet Power Series Inverter Generator | | 6500 W | 66 dB | 23 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 76533 Dual Fuel RV Ready Portable Generator | | 3800 W | 68 dB | 48 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Rainier R12000DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 12000 W | 72 dB | 8 | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane | |
| Champion Power Equipment 100891 Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 7500 W | 74 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 100297 Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 8000 W | 74 dB | 3 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA12000ED Portable Generator | | 12000 W | 78 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen9500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 12500 W | Not mentioned | 361 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN 56235i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2350 W | Not mentioned | 156 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP4400EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4400 W | Not mentioned | 103 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen7500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 9500 W | Not mentioned | 73 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv Portable Generator With CO-Sensor | | 6600 W | Not mentioned | 71 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel |
| WEN GN400i RV-Ready Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4000 W | Not mentioned | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| WEN DF475T Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4750 W | Not mentioned | 32 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Generac 7128 GP3500iO Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 3500 W | Not mentioned | 20 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 19 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP2300iH Dual Fuel Digital Inverter Hybrid Portable Generator | | 2300 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar PG1202SA Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 1200 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Portable | |
| DuroMax XP5500EH Electric Start Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 5500 W | Not mentioned | 13 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP12000EH Dual Fuel Generator | | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Craftsman 2200i Inverter Portable Generator | | 2200 W | Not mentioned | 11 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Pulsar G12KBN-SG Heavy Duty Portable Dual Fuel Generator | | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN DF1100T Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 11000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Briggs & Stratton P2400 PowerSmart Series Inverter Generator | | 1800 W | Not mentioned | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 6 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Generac 5735 GP17500E Electric Start Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 17500 W | Not mentioned | 4 | Portable | |
| Westinghouse WGen3600DFv Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4650 W | Not mentioned | 132 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
Quietest 10.000+ Watt Generators
| Generator | Power | Noise level | Reviews Mentioning "Quiet" | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Power Equipment EU1000I Portable Inverter Generator | | 1000 W | 42 dB - 50 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 48 dB - 57 dB | 113 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Honda Power Equipment EU3000IS Portable Home Gas Power Generator | | 3000 W | 49 dB - 58 dB | 55 | Portable | |
| Powersmart PS50A Portable Generator | | 1000 W | 49 dB | 47 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen4500DF Inverter Portable Generator | | 4500 W | 52 dB | 909 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| TogoPower GG1000 Portable Gas Generator | | 1000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| Westinghouse iGen2200 Inverter Portable Generator | | 2200 W | 52 dB | 525 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA2000iD Portable Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 52 dB | 119 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Rainier R2200i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 52 dB | 78 | Portable, Inverter | |
| ETQ NI2000i-G32P31DF Portable Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 52 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-iPower SC2400iP Portable Inverter Generator | | 2400 W | 52 dB | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| A-ITECH AT20-122501 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2250 W | 52 dB | 7 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK2300i Portable Inverter Generator | | 2300 W | 53 - 56 dB | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200961 Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator | | 2500 W | 53 dB | 121 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200951 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2500 W | 53 dB | 52 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 100900 Dual Fuel Inverter Generator | | 2000 W | 53 dB | 38 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Powersmart PS5025 Portable Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 53 dB | 26 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3200i Portable Inverter Generator | | 3200 W | 57 dB | 58 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK3800iER Portable Inverter Generator | | 3800 W | 57 dB | 5 | Portable, Inverter | |
| Pulsar PG2200BiS Portable Dual Fuel Quiet Inverter Generator | | 2200 W | 60 dB | 18 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 200986 Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 61 dB | 61 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| GENMAX GM3500iAED Portable Inverter Generator | | 3500 W | 62 dB | 31 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| maXpeedingrods MXR3500S Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator | | 3500 W | 62 dB | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar G450RN Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 63 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Genkins GK4500i Portable Inverter Generator | | 4500 W | 63 dB | 5 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 200914 Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Inverter, Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane, Open Frame |
| Champion Power Equipment 200953 Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4250 W | 64 dB | 277 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| Briggs & Stratton Q6500 Quiet Power Series Inverter Generator | | 6500 W | 66 dB | 23 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Champion Power Equipment 76533 Dual Fuel RV Ready Portable Generator | | 3800 W | 68 dB | 48 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Rainier R12000DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 12000 W | 72 dB | 8 | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane | |
| Champion Power Equipment 100891 Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 7500 W | 74 dB | 9 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Champion Power Equipment 100297 Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 8000 W | 74 dB | 3 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| A-iPower SUA12000ED Portable Generator | | 12000 W | 78 dB | 14 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen9500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 12500 W | Not mentioned | 361 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN 56235i Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator | | 2350 W | Not mentioned | 156 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP4400EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4400 W | Not mentioned | 103 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen7500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 9500 W | Not mentioned | 73 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv Portable Generator With CO-Sensor | | 6600 W | Not mentioned | 71 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel |
| WEN GN400i RV-Ready Open Frame Inverter Generator | | 4000 W | Not mentioned | 37 | Buy on Amazon | Open Frame, Inverter, Portable |
| WEN DF475T Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4750 W | Not mentioned | 32 | Buy on Amazon | Dual Fuel, Portable, Propane |
| Generac 7128 GP3500iO Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 3500 W | Not mentioned | 20 | Buy on Amazon | Portable |
| DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 19 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP2300iH Dual Fuel Digital Inverter Hybrid Portable Generator | | 2300 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Inverter, Propane |
| Pulsar PG1202SA Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 1200 W | Not mentioned | 15 | Portable | |
| DuroMax XP5500EH Electric Start Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 5500 W | Not mentioned | 13 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| DuroMax XP12000EH Dual Fuel Generator | | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 12 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Craftsman 2200i Inverter Portable Generator | | 2200 W | Not mentioned | 11 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| Pulsar G12KBN-SG Heavy Duty Portable Dual Fuel Generator | | 12000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| WEN DF1100T Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 11000 W | Not mentioned | 10 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Briggs & Stratton P2400 PowerSmart Series Inverter Generator | | 1800 W | Not mentioned | 8 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Inverter |
| DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 13000 W | Not mentioned | 6 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
| Generac 5735 GP17500E Electric Start Gas-Powered Portable Generator | | 17500 W | Not mentioned | 4 | Portable | |
| Westinghouse WGen3600DFv Dual Fuel Portable Generator | | 4650 W | Not mentioned | 132 | Buy on Amazon | Portable, Dual Fuel, Propane |
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Quiet Generator
When choosing a generator, there are several factors to consider to ensure you get the quietest generator possible. Here are the most important factors to keep in mind:
Size and Power Output
The size and power output of the generator are key factors that determine its noise level. A larger generator will generally be louder than a smaller one, while a generator with a higher power output will also generate more noise. To determine the size and power output you need, consider what you will use the generator for and how much power you will need.
Type of Engine
The type of engine used in the generator can also affect its noise level. Four-stroke engines are generally quieter than two-stroke engines and are therefore preferred for residential use.
Noise Reduction Technology
Many manufacturers now offer generators with built-in noise reduction technology, such as soundproof enclosures and muffler modifications. These technologies can significantly reduce the generator’s noise level and make it much more pleasant to use.
Fuel Type and Efficiency
The type of fuel used in the generator can also affect its noise level. Propane-powered generators are generally quieter than gasoline-powered generators and are therefore preferred for residential use. Additionally, the fuel efficiency of the generator will also affect its run time and fuel consumption, so be sure to choose a generator with a high fuel efficiency.
Portability and Weight
The portability and weight of the generator can also be important factors to consider, especially if you plan to use it for outdoor activities. A lightweight and portable generator will be easier to carry and transport than a heavier generator.
Price and Warranty
Finally, the price and warranty of the generator should also be taken into consideration. While a more expensive generator may offer better features and a longer warranty, it may not be the best option for everyone. Be sure to choose a generator that fits your budget and offers a warranty that meets your needs.
Types of Quiet Generators
There are several types of quiet generators available on the market, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Here are the most common types:
Inverter Generators
Inverter generators are known for their quiet operation and clean power output. They use a multi-stage noise reduction system and a muffler to reduce their noise level, making them ideal for residential use. Inverter generators are also fuel-efficient and have a long run time, making them a popular choice for outdoor activities.
Portable Generators
Portable generators are a popular choice for outdoor activities and events. They are lightweight and easy to transport, making them ideal for use on the go. Many portable generators now come with built-in noise reduction technology, such as soundproof enclosures and muffler modifications, which can significantly reduce their noise level.
Standby Generators
Standby generators are designed for permanent installation and are typically used for backup power in the event of a power outage. Standby generators are generally larger and more powerful than portable generators, but they can also be quieter, thanks to advanced noise reduction technology.
How to Reduce Generator Noise
If you already have a generator and are looking to reduce its noise level, there are several steps you can take. Here are some tips to help you reduce the noise level of your generator:
Maintenance
Regular maintenance is important to ensure that your generator runs smoothly and quietly. Regular oil changes, spark plug replacements, and air filter cleaning can help to reduce the noise level of your generator.
Proper Placement and Ventilation
Placing your generator on a solid, level surface and ensuring that it has proper ventilation can help to reduce its noise level. Avoid placing the generator on a soft surface, such as grass or sand, which can amplify the noise.
Soundproof Enclosures
Soundproof enclosures are a great way to reduce the noise level of your generator. There are several options available, including pre-made enclosures and do-it-yourself options. A soundproof enclosure can significantly reduce the noise level of your generator, making it much more pleasant to use.
Muffler Modifications
Modifying the muffler on your generator can also help to reduce its noise level. There are several options available, including aftermarket mufflers and muffler inserts. A muffler modification can significantly reduce the noise level of your generator and make it much more pleasant to use.
Conclusion
In conclusion, a quiet generator is essential for many outdoor activities and events, as well as for backup power in the event of a power outage.
By choosing a generator with a low noise level and considering factors such as size, engine type, fuel efficiency, and noise reduction technology, you can ensure that you get the quietest generator possible.
Additionally, by following tips such as proper placement and ventilation, using a soundproof enclosure, and modifying the muffler, you can further reduce the noise level of your generator.
With a quiet generator, you can enjoy the peace and quiet you deserve while enjoying the outdoors.