119 rated generators

Generator comparison: portable generators side by side

Down to two or three generators? Line them up here. The best stated value on each row is highlighted, and a blank means the seller doesn't say (worth knowing before the crate lands in your driveway).

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Criterion	DuroMax XP12000EHSee it on Amazon ↗Affiliate link	DuroMax XP13000HXSee it on Amazon ↗Affiliate link	Champion 12,500W Tri FuelSee it on Amazon ↗Affiliate link
Rating	9.3/10 · Excellent	8.8/10 · Very good	8.2/10 · Very good
Price	$1,299^†	$1,079^†	$1,259.99^†
Buyer reviews	3,966 (shared)^*	1,047	165 (shared)^*
Running watts	9,500 W	10,500 W	10,000 W
Peak watts	12,000 W	13,000 W	12,500 W
Listed fuels	Gasoline, Propane	Gasoline, Propane	Gasoline, Propane, Natural gas
Design	Open frame	Open frame	Open frame

Best stated value in the selection

^† Prices as of Sep 30, 2026; they may have changed. The button always shows today's price.

^* Shared: the same review pool appears on every variant of a listing family, so the count is not specific to one variant and is never marked as the best value. DuroMax XP12000EH: 3,966 reviews · 4.5/5, shared by 2 variants (DuroMax XP12000EH listing family). Champion 12,500W Tri Fuel: 165 reviews · 4.5/5, shared by 2 variants (Champion 12,500W Tri Fuel listing family).

Product images: Amazon listings

All rankings

Best Dual Fuel Generators in 2026#1: DuroMax XP12000EH · 9.3/10

Best Dual Fuel Generators Under 10,000 Watts in 2026#1: Westinghouse 5,000W Dual Fuel Inverter · 9.2/10

Best Dual Fuel Inverter Generators in 2026#1: Westinghouse 5,000W Dual Fuel Inverter · 9.2/10

Best Inverter Generators in 2026#1: Westinghouse 5,000W Dual Fuel Inverter · 9.2/10

Best Tri-Fuel Portable Generators in 2026#1: Westinghouse 13,500W Tri-Fuel · 9.2/10

Best 50 Amp Generators for RVs in 2026#1: DuroMax XP12000EH · 9.3/10

Best Quiet Generators in 2026#1: Westinghouse 5,000W Dual Fuel Inverter · 9.2/10

Best Propane Generators in 2026#1: DuroMax XP12000EH · 9.3/10

Best RV Generators with a 30 Amp Outlet in 2026#1: Westinghouse 5,000W Dual Fuel Inverter · 9.2/10

Best 10,000 Watt Generators in 2026#1: DuroMax XP12000EH · 9.3/10

Best 15,000 Watt Generators in 2026 (13,000 W and Up)#1: DuroMax XP13000EH · 9.3/10

Best Remote Start Generators in 2026#1: Westinghouse 13,500W Tri-Fuel · 9.2/10

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Frequently asked questions

How does the comparison tool work?

Pick up to three generators from the lists. The table shows the rating, the price we recorded, the buyer review count and the figures stated in each exact listing. The page address keeps your selection, so you can send the comparison to whoever shares the garage (and the bill).

Where do the values come from?

From each exact listing, its manufacturer manual where we recorded it, and its public review record. We haven't run or load-checked these generators ourselves: running and peak watts are the seller's figures, usually for gasoline, and propane or natural gas ratings are lower.

How current are the prices?

Each price is the one we recorded on the date shown under the table, and it may have changed since. Every button opens the exact listing on Amazon, where today's offer applies.

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Every ranking ends with a sortable comparison table of its models: rating, dated price, running and peak watts, fuels and buyer reviews. Start with the best dual fuel generators, the best inverter generators or the best quiet generators, or see all rankings.