Top-rated inverter generators from Champion, Honda, and others run longer—and quieter—than traditional generators, but they often cost more, too Inverter generators can run longer on a tank of fuel ...

Editor's Note — September 29, 2025: We checked our recommendations to verify that they are still in stock and competitively priced. We’ve also added a standby generator, the Generac Guardian ...

There are generators with enough power for home backup that roll on wheels and technically are portable. But when we talk about “portable generators” we’re usually referring to models that are small ...