(checked 2026-10-10)Very small sample (35 ratings).
A premium, very quiet 5,500-watt inverter with Honda build quality, a Bluetooth app, 240-volt output and a CO shutoff. Popular Mechanics measured about 70 dB at 15 feet under a 60% load. It costs about $4,899, weighs 263 pounds and runs on gasoline only.
Recalls (CPSC): CPSC recall 23-251 (2023-08-03): about 250 EU7000is generators (serials EEJD-1364963 to EEJD-1366026) because the fuel filler cap may not seal and can leak fuel or vapor (fire hazard); no injuries. Remedy: free repair at a Honda dealer.
Power (gasoline): 5,500 running / 7,000 starting watts
CO shutoff: Yes: a CO monitor shuts the generator down if dangerous CO levels are detected nearby (Popular Mechanics)
Top complaints
- Very expensive
Popular Mechanics calls it very expensive at more than $4,000. Wirecutter says Honda's similar U7000iS costs two to three times as much as competitors' similarly sized generators.
- Gasoline only
Popular Mechanics' main con: Honda doesn't make dual- or tri-fuel generators. Wirecutter notes the same for its Honda pick.
- Very heavy
263 lb. It took three people to guide it down a ramp, though it rolls easily on its 10-inch wheels (Popular Mechanics).
What owners love
- Remarkably quiet
About 70 dB at 15 feet and near 65 dB at 20 feet with a 60% load, even in standard throttle (Popular Mechanics).
- Built to last
Stamped metal and impact-resistant composite casing, and an engine Popular Mechanics expects to last many years with maintenance. Wirecutter says Honda generators are known for quality and reliability.
- Useful app and outlets
The Bluetooth app turns it on and off, shows fuel, oil and output, and sends service reminders. GFCI outlets, a 30-amp 120-volt outlet and a 30-amp 120/240-volt outlet for a transfer switch (Popular Mechanics).
- You want propane or natural gas
- You're on a budget
- You need to lift it
- Quiet home backup through a transfer switch
- Buyers who want Honda reliability
- Monitoring power use from your phone
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What experts say
- Popular Mechanics (Honda EU7000iS review): Hands-on review (2026-08-17): very quiet, sturdy and easy to roll, with good app integration, but gas-only and Bluetooth-only.
- Popular Mechanics (best home generators): Listed as 'powerful but quiet' (updated 2026-08-27).