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Honda EU7000iS vs DuroMax XP11000iH
Which one has the downsides you can live with?
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The short answer
Honda EU7000iS ranks higher (#1 vs #3 of 8) and scores better on quietness, co safety features, reliability. DuroMax XP11000iH wins on power for your needs, easy start & fuel.
The biggest complaint about the Honda EU7000iS is very expensive; for the DuroMax XP11000iH it's heavy. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| Honda EU7000iS | DuroMax XP11000iH | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in portable generators | #1 | #3 |
| Price tier | $$$ | $$$ |
| Type | Inverter | Dual-fuel inverter |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | 6% | 18% |
| Overall score | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Power for your needs | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Quietness | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Easy start & fuel | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| CO safety features | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Reliability | 5.0 | 3.0 |
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
Honda EU7000iS
- 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).
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
Who should pick which
Pick the Honda EU7000iS if
Quiet home backup through a transfer switch
Buyers who want Honda reliability
Monitoring power use from your phone
Skip it if: You want propane or natural gas; You're on a budget; You need to lift it
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
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