# Honda EU2200i vs WEN 56380i: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Honda EU2200i (Honda) and WEN 56380i (WEN) among portable generators. WEN 56380i is the cheaper of the two at $699.99.

## Side by side

| Spec | Honda EU2200i | WEN 56380i |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $1199 | $699.99 |
| Brand | Honda | WEN |
| Released | 2018 | — |
| Type | inverter | inverter |
| Running watts | 1800 | 3400 |
| Peak watts | 2200 | 3800 |
| Fuel | gas | gas |
| Runtime hours | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Noise dba | 48 | 57 |
| Weight (lb) | 47.4 | 99.2 |
| Outlets | 2×120V 20A (5-20R) duplex | 2×120V 20A (5-20R), 1×120V 30A TT-30R (RV), 1×12V DC, 2×5V USB |

## Key differences

- Running watts: Honda EU2200i 1800 vs WEN 56380i 3400
- Peak watts: Honda EU2200i 2200 vs WEN 56380i 3800
- Runtime hours: Honda EU2200i 8.1 vs WEN 56380i 8.5
- Noise dba: Honda EU2200i 48 vs WEN 56380i 57
- Weight (lb): Honda EU2200i 47.4 vs WEN 56380i 99.2
- Outlets: Honda EU2200i 2×120V 20A (5-20R) duplex vs WEN 56380i 2×120V 20A (5-20R), 1×120V 30A TT-30R (RV), 1×12V DC, 2×5V 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)
- WEN 56380i: https://wenproducts.com/products/wen-56380i-super-quiet-3800-watt-portable-inverter-generator-with-fuel-shut-off (wenproducts.com, verified 2026-06-19)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/portable-generators/honda-eu2200i-vs-wen-56380i/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Honda EU2200i ($1199) vs WEN 56380i ($699.99) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/portable-generators/honda-eu2200i-vs-wen-56380i/
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