Top models from Champion, Generac, Honda, Yamaha, and other brands outperform most conventional portable generatorsInverter ...

Standard portable electric generators are rather simple in operation. An internal combustion engine spins an electromagnet inside of windings of wire conductors to produce an electric current. For a ...

Our best overall pick is the Westinghouse 4,500-watt inverter generator. It’s able to run up to 18 hours on a 3.4-gallon tank with dual fuel technology. With its low oil shutdown, fuel is conserved ...

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 ...

Harbor Freight offers some powerful and fairly affordable portable generators, but are they a good choice for a camping trip?

Whether you’re in an area that’s still getting hit by winter storms or you want to prepare for hurricane season, a portable generator is a great emergency tool worth investing in. An emergency ...

In a world obsessed with solar power there is still a tried-and-true power source that reigns supreme: the gasoline-powered generator. Advancements in technology have made these machines smaller, ...

Power outages are a huge pain, and can seriously disrupt your life. Stop worrying about what will happen to the food in your fridge or your pipes in the winter should you lose power, and invest in a ...

Whether you’ve purchased a portable generator for disaster preparation, are working on a job site without a power hookup, camping, or RV-ing, having your generator work properly at all times is ...