# Honda EU2200i vs Westinghouse iGen4500: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Honda EU2200i (Honda) and Westinghouse iGen4500 (Westinghouse) among portable generators. Westinghouse iGen4500 is the cheaper of the two at $999.

## Side by side

| Spec | Honda EU2200i | Westinghouse iGen4500 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $1199 | $999 |
| Brand | Honda | Westinghouse |
| Released | 2018 | — |
| Type | inverter | inverter |
| Running watts | 1800 | 3700 |
| Peak watts | 2200 | 4500 |
| Fuel | gas | gas |
| Runtime hours | 8.1 | 18 |
| Noise dba | 48 | 52 |
| Weight (lb) | 47.4 | 127.6 |
| Outlets | 2×120V 20A (5-20R) duplex | 1×TT-30R (RV), 2×120V 20A (5-20R), 2×USB |

## Key differences

- Running watts: Honda EU2200i 1800 vs Westinghouse iGen4500 3700
- Peak watts: Honda EU2200i 2200 vs Westinghouse iGen4500 4500
- Runtime hours: Honda EU2200i 8.1 vs Westinghouse iGen4500 18
- Noise dba: Honda EU2200i 48 vs Westinghouse iGen4500 52
- Weight (lb): Honda EU2200i 47.4 vs Westinghouse iGen4500 127.6
- Outlets: Honda EU2200i 2×120V 20A (5-20R) duplex vs Westinghouse iGen4500 1×TT-30R (RV), 2×120V 20A (5-20R), 2×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.)

**Westinghouse iGen4500** — Only one whitelisted tester covers this generator: Pro Tool Reviews names the Westinghouse iGen4500 (in its iGen4500DFc dual-fuel trim) its best inverter generator for 30-amp RVs, praising exceptionally quiet 52 dB operation, long runtime, strong fuel efficiency and a rich feature set. This is a buying-guide pick within a roundup, not an independent lab test, and the noise/runtime figures are the manufacturer-spec numbers cited in the guide. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- Honda EU2200i: https://generatorbible.com/generators/honda/eu2200i/ (generatorbible.com, verified 2026-06-19)
- Westinghouse iGen4500: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/igen4500w-super-quiet-port-invert-gen/010IGEN4500.html (webstaurantstore.com, verified 2026-06-19)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/portable-generators/honda-eu2200i-vs-westinghouse-igen4500/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Honda EU2200i ($1199) vs Westinghouse iGen4500 ($999) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/portable-generators/honda-eu2200i-vs-westinghouse-igen4500/
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