# Honda EU2200i: specs and price

**Price (US):** $1199 at generatorbible.com ($1,199 lowest verified retail (multiple major retailers); original launch MSRP was $1,149.95), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 11 portable generators we track it is #9 cheapest of 11; category median $899.
**Brand:** Honda
**Released:** 2018
**Deskmark:** Silver Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 46/100, #6 of 12 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $1199 |
| Brand | Honda |
| Released | 2018 |
| Type | inverter |
| Running watts | 1800 |
| Peak watts | 2200 |
| Fuel | gas |
| Runtime hours | 8.1 |
| Noise dba | 48 |
| Weight (lb) | 47.4 |
| Outlets | 2×120V 20A (5-20R) duplex |

## Where it stands

At $1199, the Honda EU2200i is #9 cheapest of the 11 portable generators we track, where the median is $899. On the spec sheet, its running watts of 1800 is the lowest of the 12, its peak watts of 2200 is the lowest of the 12, and its noise dba of 48 is the lowest of the 11.

## What reviewers say

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. (Based on 3 reviews, 1 lab-tested, 2018-09-17–2025-07-30.)

Praised: Honda engine and overall build quality; Lightweight and portable (~47 lb, suitcase-sized); Quiet, ultra-low-noise operation; Strong real-world fuel efficiency (4-day hurricane use).
Flagged: Premium price / value hard to justify for the smaller models; Runtime and fuel efficiency not class-leading vs competitors; No USB ports; Modest 1800W continuous output feels small on paper.
Disagreement: Fuel efficiency splits the sources: Popular Mechanics called it 'fantastically efficient' after four days of real-world hurricane use (nearly 10 hours overnight on Eco Throttle), while Pro Tool Reviews flags that it 'doesn't have the best runtime or fuel efficiency' relative to class competitors.
Sources: Pro Tool Reviews (2024-11-26, protoolreviews.com), Popular Mechanics (2018-09-17, popularmechanics.com), Wirecutter (2025-07-30, nytimes.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the 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. Praised: Honda engine and overall build quality; Lightweight and portable (~47 lb, suitcase-sized); Quiet, ultra-low-noise operation; Strong real-world fuel efficiency (4-day hurricane use). Flagged: Premium price / value hard to justify for the smaller models; Runtime and fuel efficiency not class-leading vs competitors; No USB ports; Modest 1800W continuous output feels small on paper. (From 3 tester reviews, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Honda EU2200i cost?**

The Honda EU2200i has a US price of $1199 ($1,199 lowest verified retail (multiple major retailers); original launch MSRP was $1,149.95), as of 2026-06-19.

**How does the Honda EU2200i compare on price?**

At $1199, the Honda EU2200i is #9 cheapest of the 11 portable generators we track, where the median is $899.

**When was the Honda EU2200i released?**

The Honda EU2200i was released 2018.

**What are the Honda EU2200i's key specs?**

Honda EU2200i (Honda): type inverter, running watts 1800, peak watts 2200, fuel gas, runtime hours 8.1. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Source: https://generatorbible.com/generators/honda/eu2200i/ (generatorbible.com, accessed 2026-06-19)
Corroboration: https://hondanews.com/en-US/power-equipment/releases/release-f567f0fe516a4c28a78421078be65c88-all-new-honda-eu2200i-super-quiet-series-generator-delivers-customers-more-power-for-work-home-or-play-with-the-same-legendary-honda-quality-and-reliability (accessed 2026-06-19)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/portable-generators/honda-eu2200i/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Honda EU2200i price of record was $1199 as of 2026-06-19 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/portable-generators/honda-eu2200i/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl