Paralleled Honda EU2200I Companion VS Cummins Onan 4500 (Generator Review)

HONDA EU2200I
Inverter Yes
Portable Yes
Parallel capable Yes, cable not included
RV ready No
Fuel Gasoline
Engine 121 cc Honda GXR120 OHV 4-stroke
Starting system Recoil
Voltage AC: 120V 60 Hz
Running watts 1800 W
Starting watts 2200 W
Running amps 15 amps
Peak amps 18.3 amps
Run time @50% load 4 h
Run time @25% load 8.1 h
GFCI outlets No
Covered outlets Yes
Automatic Voltage Regulation Inverter
AC outlets
1x 120V 20A (5-20R)
1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)
DC outlets No
Data center My Generator App
Indicators Low oil, overload and output ready
Fuel tank 0.95 gal
Fuel gauge No
Weight 47.4 lbs
Approx. dimensions (L x W x H) 20 x 11.4 x 16.7 in
Noise (lower limit) 48 dBA
THD 3%
Emissions CARB, EPA
Security Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring
Spark arrestor Yes
Neutral Floating
Accessories included No
Warranty 3 years
Series Super Quiet


Cummins Onan 4500 Watts
Inverter Yes
Portable Yes
Parallel capable Yes, cable not included
RV ready Yes
Fuel Gasoline
Engine 224 cc Ducar OHV 4-stroke
Starting system Recoil, Electric, Remote
Voltage AC: 120V 60 Hz, DC: 5V
Running watts 3700 W
Starting watts 4500 W
Running amps 30.8 amps
Peak amps 37.5 amps
Run time @50% load 15 h
Run time @25% load 18 h
GFCI outlets No
Covered outlets Yes
Automatic Voltage Regulation Inverter
AC outlets
1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R)
1x 120V 30A (TT-30R)
DC outlets 2x 5V USB port
Data center Power output, fuel level, lifetime run hours, remaining run time and voltage
Indicators Low oil, overload and output ready
Fuel tank Steel, 3.4 gal
Fuel gauge Digital
Weight 98 lbs
Approx. dimensions (L x W x H) 24.5 x 18.3 x 20.5 in
Noise (lower limit) 52 dBA
THD 3%
Emissions CARB, EPA
Security Low oil and overload protection
Spark arrestor Yes
Neutral Floating
Accessories included Oil, funnel, tool kit, key fob, battery charger, and battery
Warranty 3 years