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DuroMax XP11000iH vs Honda EU2200i
Which one has the downsides you can live with?
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The short answer
DuroMax XP11000iH ranks higher (#3 vs #4 of 8) and scores better on power for your needs, easy start & fuel. Honda EU2200i wins on quietness, co safety features, reliability.
The biggest complaint about the DuroMax XP11000iH is heavy; for the Honda EU2200i it's too small for home backup. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| DuroMax XP11000iH | Honda EU2200i | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in portable generators | #3 | #4 |
| Price tier | $$$ | $$ |
| Type | Dual-fuel inverter | Inverter |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | 18% | 3% |
| Overall score | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| Power for your needs | 5.0 | 1.5 |
| Quietness | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Easy start & fuel | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| CO safety features | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Reliability | 3.0 | 5.0 |
Price tiers: $ under $700 · $$ $700–1,500 · $$$ over $1,500. Highlighted = clearly better (a score gap of 0.3 or more, or a 1–2★ share at least 3 points lower). Scores are explained, with sources, on each product's page.
Top complaints
DuroMax XP11000iH
- Heavy
Popular Mechanics' only con: at 216 lb it isn't easy to carry, though it rolls on flat, paved ground.
- High share of 1-star ratings
16% of its Amazon ratings are 1 star, but the listing has only 227 ratings and pools other DuroMax models, and no summary of complaints was shown.
Source: Amazon.com product listing
Honda EU2200i
- Too small for home backup
Popular Mechanics' first con is that it isn't powerful enough for home backup. Wirecutter, which once picked it, now says Honda's smaller models cost three to four times as much as comparable generators from other respected brands, which is hard to justify.
- Tiny fuel tank
The tank holds 0.95 gallon (Popular Mechanics). Bob Vila lists the limited fuel capacity as a con: up to 8.1 hours at 25% load but 3.2 hours at full output.
- Pricey, gas-only and no USB
Amazon owners are mixed on value for money, with some calling it expensive. Bob Vila notes there are no USB outlets, and Honda generators run on gasoline only (Wirecutter).
Who should pick which
Pick the DuroMax XP11000iH if
Whole-home backup through a transfer switch
Quiet power at high wattage
Generators that sit for months between outages
Skip it if: You need to lift or carry it; You're on a tight budget; You want lots of owner reviews first
Pick the Honda EU2200i if
Camping, tailgating and RVs with small loads
Quiet power for laptops and sensitive electronics
Pairing two units in parallel
Skip it if: You want to back up a fridge, freezer and more at once; You want propane as a backup fuel; You want long runs without refueling
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