# Honda EU2200i vs DuroMax XP13000EH: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Honda EU2200i (Honda) and DuroMax XP13000EH (DuroMax) among portable generators. Honda EU2200i is the cheaper of the two at $1199.

## Side by side

| Spec | Honda EU2200i | DuroMax XP13000EH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $1199 | $1699 |
| Brand | Honda | DuroMax |
| Released | 2018 | — |
| Type | inverter | conventional |
| Running watts | 1800 | 10500 |
| Peak watts | 2200 | 13000 |
| Fuel | gas | dual_fuel |
| Runtime hours | 8.1 | 8 |
| Noise dba | 48 | 74 |
| Weight (lb) | 47.4 | 234 |
| Outlets | 2×120V 20A (5-20R) duplex | 2×120V 20A GFCI (5-20R), 1×120V 30A (L5-30R), 1×120/240V 30A (L14-30R), 1×120/240V 50A (14-50R), 1×5V USB |

## Key differences

- Type: Honda EU2200i inverter vs DuroMax XP13000EH conventional
- Running watts: Honda EU2200i 1800 vs DuroMax XP13000EH 10500
- Peak watts: Honda EU2200i 2200 vs DuroMax XP13000EH 13000
- Fuel: Honda EU2200i gas vs DuroMax XP13000EH dual_fuel
- Runtime hours: Honda EU2200i 8.1 vs DuroMax XP13000EH 8
- Noise dba: Honda EU2200i 48 vs DuroMax XP13000EH 74
- Weight (lb): Honda EU2200i 47.4 vs DuroMax XP13000EH 234
- Outlets: Honda EU2200i 2×120V 20A (5-20R) duplex vs DuroMax XP13000EH 2×120V 20A GFCI (5-20R), 1×120V 30A (L5-30R), 1×120/240V 30A (L14-30R), 1×120/240V 50A (14-50R), 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)
- DuroMax XP13000EH: https://www.duromaxpower.com/products/duromax-xp13000eh-13000-watt-portable-hybrid-gas-propane-generator (duromaxpower.com, verified 2026-06-19)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/portable-generators/honda-eu2200i-vs-duromax-xp13000eh/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Honda EU2200i ($1199) vs DuroMax XP13000EH ($1699) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/portable-generators/honda-eu2200i-vs-duromax-xp13000eh/
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