Honda EU3200i
The step up from the EU2200i once you need to actually start something.
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Specs
| Running watts | 2,600 W |
| Starting watts | 3,200 W |
| Type | Inverter |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Weight | 59.1 lb |
| Noise (mfr figure) | 54 dBA |
| Fuel tank | 1.2 gal |
| Runtime (mfr claim) | up to ~8.6 h at 1/4 load |
| Outlets | 30A 125V locking plug, 20A 125V duplex |
| Start | Recoil |
| CO safety shutoff | Yes — built-in CO sensor |
| Typical street price | ~$2,799 (as of July 2026 — check listing for current price) |
Figures are the manufacturer's published specs; dashes mean the maker doesn't publish a number. Verify against the current datasheet before you buy.
What can it actually run?
Checked with the same math as our calculator: total running watts, plus the single largest motor surge on top. “Tight” means it technically fits but the load sits above 80% of rated output — fine briefly, not where you want to live.
- ✓ runs itFridge, Wi-Fi, and lights730 W running · 2,230 W peak
- ✗ too muchStorm essentials (fridge, freezer, furnace fan, sump pump)3,080 W running · 4,630 W peak
- ✗ too muchEssentials plus a 10,000 BTU window AC4,280 W running · 6,680 W peak
- ✗ too muchMost of the house (well pump, central AC, laundry)13,680 W running · 19,680 W peak
The installer's take
Honda sells this one under two nearly identical model numbers — EU3200iAN for 49 states, EU3200iAC where CARB certification matters — same 2,600W running/3,200W surge, same 59.1 lb, same Bluetooth app and CO-MINDER shutoff either way, so don't pay extra chasing a feature difference that isn't there. The GX130 fuel-injected engine and 54-58 dBA noise range are what you're actually paying the Honda premium for, and 3,200W is enough to start a 13,500 BTU RV AC or cover a furnace fan, fridge, and lights at home.
Pros
- Bluetooth app control and CO-MINDER on every unit, not a paid option
- 59.1 lb — still a one-person carry at this output
- Fuel-injected GX130 engine simplifies cold starts
Cons
- Recoil start only — no button or fob
- Costs noticeably more than import rivals at the same wattage