Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Inverter generators are an elite breed of portable generators. And as a group, they outperform their conventional ...

While they are a more eco-friendly solution you can use inside the home, power stations can’t create power; they run on ...

Inverter generators like this model have less distortion in electrical current frequency than standard models, so they’re better for powering sensitive electronics and smart household appliances. Two ...

Editor’s Note — October 9, 2025: We checked our recommendations to verify that they are still in stock and competitively priced. We’ve also added a standby generator, the Generac Guardian 22-Kilowatt ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Tractor Supply Co. are offering up to 40 percent off portable ...

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With the recent storms and winter closing in, you’ve undoubtedly thought about some worst-case scenarios. As a result, you probably came to the conclusion that you need a generator in your life. While ...

The Predator 3500 is part of the Generators test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Inverter Generators models like the 3500 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Measured at 23 and 50 feet from the generator. We recommend hearing protection for standing close by the unit while it's running. The presence and responsiveness of built-in CO-sensing technology to ...

Inverter generators are a relatively new, and improved, type of portable generator. You use both types of generator the same way, to power appliances and electronics after an outage at home or when ...