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Best gas generators, ranked

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  1. Westinghouse WGen1500
    Best overall Westinghouse

    Westinghouse WGen1500

    4.6/5 $799.00

    Compact 1500W gas generator with quiet operation and reliable power

    • Compact design
    • Quiet operation
    • Built-in battery charger
    • Limited runtime
  2. WEN 56200i
    Best portable WEN

    WEN 56200i

    4.7/5 $384.99

    Portable 2000W with smart inverter, clean power for electronics

    • Smart inverter
    • Portable
    • Easy start
    • Higher price
  3. Champion 7500
    Best mid-range Champion Power Equipment

    Champion 7500

    4.5/5 $1,045.00 Only 4 left

    High-wattage 7500W with dual fuel options and long runtime

    • High output
    • Dual fuel
    • Long runtime
    • Heavy
  4. DuroMax XP12000EH
    Best heavy duty DuroMax

    DuroMax XP12000EH

    4.4/5 $1,299.00

    12000W dual-fuel generator with electric start and 10-hour runtime

    • High power
    • Dual fuel
    • Electric start
    • Large
  5. Briggs & Stratton 5000
    Best budget Briggs & Stratton

    Briggs & Stratton 5000

    4.3/5 $788.00

    Affordable 5000W generator with reliable engine

    • Affordable
    • Reliable engine
    • Compact
    • Limited features
  6. Generac XD5500
    Best for home backup Generac

    Generac XD5500

    4.6/5 $549.00

    5500W inverter generator with built-in battery charger

    • Inverter tech
    • Battery charger
    • Quiet
    • Higher price
  7. Generac 7040
    Best for large loads Generac

    Generac 7040

    4.5/5 $8,145.01 Only 9 left

    7040W dual-fuel with long runtime and smart start

    • High output
    • Long runtime
    • Smart start
    • Heavy

What to consider before buying

When choosing a gas generator, consider the total wattage you need for your appliances, fuel type preference (gasoline, diesel, dual-fuel), runtime at a given load, noise level for home use, and portability if you need to move it. Also weigh the cost of maintenance and the availability of spare parts in your area.

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