Quietest portable generators (2000 W and up)
Inverter and portable generators with at least 2000 running watts, sorted by the noise level the maker publishes (makers measure at different loads and distances, usually 7 m / 23 ft at 25 % load). 143 of the 380 models we track qualify; here are the 10 most popular in the US, models sold on Amazon first.
| # | Model | Specs | Noise | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI | 3900 W running, 5000 W peak, dual-fuel, 52 dB, 111 lb | 52 dB | Check on Amazon → |
| 2 | A-iPower SC2500i | 2000 W running, 2500 W peak, gasoline, 52 dB, 50 lb | 52 dB | Check on Amazon → |
| 3 | Westinghouse iGen2800c | 2200 W running, 2800 W peak, gasoline, 52 dB, 47 lb | 52 dB | View at Westinghouse → |
| 4 | Westinghouse iGen5000 | 3900 W running, 5000 W peak, gasoline, 52 dB, 105 lb | 52 dB | View at Westinghouse → |
| 5 | Westinghouse iGen5000DFcv | 3900 W running, 5000 W peak, dual-fuel, 52 dB, 105 lb | 52 dB | View at Westinghouse → |
| 6 | Westinghouse iGen5000DF | 3900 W running, 5000 W peak, dual-fuel, 52 dB, 105 lb | 52 dB | View at Westinghouse → |
| 7 | Westinghouse iGen5000cv | 3900 W running, 5000 W peak, gasoline, 52 dB, 105 lb | 52 dB | View at Westinghouse → |
| 8 | Westinghouse iGen4000DFcv | 3300 W running, 4000 W peak, dual-fuel, 52 dB, 59 lb | 52 dB | View at Westinghouse → |
| 9 | Westinghouse iGen4000c | 3300 W running, 4000 W peak, gasoline, 52 dB, 62 lb | 52 dB | View at Westinghouse → |
| 10 | Predator 3500 Watt Super Quiet Inverter | 3000 W running, 3500 W peak, gasoline, 56 dB, 102 lb | 56 dB | View at Predator → |
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The picks in short
Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI
3900 W running, 5000 W peak, dual-fuel, 52 dB, 111 lb. Noise: 52 dB. Specs from the Westinghouse page.
A-iPower SC2500i
2000 W running, 2500 W peak, gasoline, 52 dB, 50 lb. Noise: 52 dB. Specs from the A-iPower page.
Westinghouse iGen2800c
2200 W running, 2800 W peak, gasoline, 52 dB, 47 lb. Noise: 52 dB. Specs from the Westinghouse page.
Westinghouse iGen5000
3900 W running, 5000 W peak, gasoline, 52 dB, 105 lb. Noise: 52 dB. Specs from the Westinghouse page.
Westinghouse iGen5000DFcv
3900 W running, 5000 W peak, dual-fuel, 52 dB, 105 lb. Noise: 52 dB. Specs from the Westinghouse page.
Questions
How were these generators chosen?
Inverter and portable generators with at least 2000 running watts, sorted by the noise level the maker publishes (makers measure at different loads and distances, usually 7 m / 23 ft at 25 % load). 143 of the 380 models we track match; we list 10, models sold on Amazon first, then by US popularity. We have not tested them; the numbers are the makers' published specs.
Which is the most popular generator on this list?
The Westinghouse iGen5000DFc EFI: 3900 W running, 5000 W peak, dual-fuel, 52 dB, 111 lb. Noise: 52 dB.
Run times assume the appliance alone, typical duty cycle, inverter and usable-capacity losses, as in the calculator. Specs as published by the makers; checked dates are on each model page. All inverter & portable generators · Other lists