# Honda EU2200i vs Briggs & Stratton P2400: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Honda EU2200i (Honda) and Briggs & Stratton P2400 (Briggs & Stratton) among portable generators. Briggs & Stratton P2400 is the cheaper of the two at $749.99.

## Side by side

| Spec | Honda EU2200i | Briggs & Stratton P2400 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $1199 | $749.99 |
| Brand | Honda | Briggs & Stratton |
| Released | 2018 | — |
| Type | inverter | inverter |
| Running watts | 1800 | 1800 |
| Peak watts | 2200 | 2400 |
| Fuel | gas | gas |
| Runtime hours | 8.1 | 8 |
| Noise dba | 48 | 62 |
| Weight (lb) | 47.4 | 50.4 |
| Outlets | 2×120V 20A (5-20R) duplex | 1×120V 20A duplex (5-20R), 1×5V USB |

## Key differences

- Peak watts: Honda EU2200i 2200 vs Briggs & Stratton P2400 2400
- Runtime hours: Honda EU2200i 8.1 vs Briggs & Stratton P2400 8
- Noise dba: Honda EU2200i 48 vs Briggs & Stratton P2400 62
- Weight (lb): Honda EU2200i 47.4 vs Briggs & Stratton P2400 50.4
- Outlets: Honda EU2200i 2×120V 20A (5-20R) duplex vs Briggs & Stratton P2400 1×120V 20A duplex (5-20R), 1×5V USB

## What reviewers say

**Honda EU2200i** — Three whitelisted outlets cover the EU2200i: Pro Tool Reviews (best camping/tailgating pick, rated 9.6/10), Popular Mechanics (four-day hurricane hands-on) and Wirecutter (a former pick, now noted only in its competition section). They agree the generator wins on Honda engine and build quality, quiet running and light ~47-lb portability. Pro Tool Reviews and Wirecutter flag its premium price; Popular Mechanics and Pro Tool Reviews disagree on whether its runtime and fuel efficiency lead the class. No outlet reported its own lab-measured dB figure. (3 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Honda EU2200i: https://generatorbible.com/generators/honda/eu2200i/ (generatorbible.com, verified 2026-06-19)
- Briggs & Stratton P2400: https://generatorbible.com/generators/briggs-stratton/p2400-powersmart/ (generatorbible.com, verified 2026-06-19)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/portable-generators/honda-eu2200i-vs-briggs-stratton-p2400/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Honda EU2200i ($1199) vs Briggs & Stratton P2400 ($749.99) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/portable-generators/honda-eu2200i-vs-briggs-stratton-p2400/
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