Honda
Honda EU2200i
$1199
Released 2018
Best Portable Generators · head-to-head
Honda EU2200i vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Predator 3500 (Item 71358) is cheaper at $799.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Predator (Harbor Freight)
Predator 3500 (Item 71358)
$799.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Honda EU2200i or Predator 3500 (Item 71358)?
The Honda EU2200i wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Predator 3500 (Item 71358) is the cheaper at $799.99. Get the Honda EU2200i for the stronger spec sheet, the Predator 3500 (Item 71358) to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Honda EU2200i | Predator 3500 (Item 71358) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1199 | $799.99 |
| Brand | Honda | Predator (Harbor Freight) |
| Released | 2018 | — |
| Type | inverter | inverter |
| Running watts | 1800 | 3000 |
| Peak watts | 2200 | 3500 |
| Fuel | gas | gas |
| Runtime hours | 8.1 | 11 |
| Noise dba | 48 | 56 |
| Weight (lb) | 47.4 | 102 |
| Outlets | 2×120V 20A (5-20R) duplex | 2×120V 20A (5-20R), 1×120V 30A (L5-30R), 1×12V DC, 1×5V USB |
| Release year | 2018 | — |
Sources — Honda EU2200i: generatorbible.com (verified 2026-06-19). Predator 3500 (Item 71358): harborfreight.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Honda EU2200i and Predator 3500 (Item 71358)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Running watts: Honda EU2200i 1800 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 3000
- Peak watts: Honda EU2200i 2200 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 3500
- Runtime hours: Honda EU2200i 8.1 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 11
- Noise dba: Honda EU2200i 48 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 56
- Weight (lb): Honda EU2200i 47.4 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 102
- Outlets: Honda EU2200i 2×120V 20A (5-20R) duplex vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 2×120V 20A (5-20R), 1×120V 30A (L5-30R), 1×12V DC, 1×5V USB
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
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, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Honda engine and overall build quality; Lightweight and portable (~47 lb, suitcase-sized); Quiet, ultra-low-noise operation.
Flagged: Premium price / value hard to justify for the smaller models; Runtime and fuel efficiency not class-leading vs competitors; No USB ports.
Predator 3500 (Item 71358)
No sourced tester review yet.