Both get solid marks for power quality-important for running sensitive electronics, such as speakers. That difference is subtle and mostly reflects how well each model might handle a spike in energy demand while in use. In our most important test-power delivery-the Honda earns a rating of Excellent, while the Predator rates a Very Good.
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Both are parallel capable, meaning you can buy more than one of the same model, connect them with a power cord, and run a group of electronics that would exceed the output of a single generator.Įach generator functions impressively, but the Honda has a slight edge. Each model has a fuel gauge and an indicator light to tell you if the unit has shut off because of low oil. While that difference may seem insignificant, in our tests, the larger tank did help the Predator run slightly longer without adding fuel, 4 to 10 hours per tank, compared with 4 to 8 for the Honda.
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The Honda has a slightly smaller 0.95-gallon tank the tank on the predator is a full gallon. Both have two power outlets and automatically shut off if fuel or oil drops too low during use each weighs around 50 pounds. The Face-Offīoth the Predator 62523 and the Honda EU2000iT1A1 are rated for 1,600 watts, or a 2,000-watt surge load. That’s just for the power delivery score, one of four that make up a model’s Overall Score. If a model passes, we repeat the test twice more, adding 1,000 watts to the load each time. So we run this test for an hour, metering wattage, voltage, and amperage. Some generators can meet demands immediately, only to fail and trip their own circuit breaker later. How We Test Generatorsįor each generator, we connect a combination of lights, space heaters, and fans-appliances that draw a constant load-then tack on a power-hungry well pump and program it to cycle on and off at set intervals. For now, read on for our point-by-point comparison of these two recreational models, both of which occupy top spots in our ratings. If you’re unsure about which type of generator you need, start with our generator buying guide. We tested both, along with dozens of other models, and we provide full scores in our generator ratings charts, available to CR members. But we wanted to get to the bottom of what’s most important: how each model performs under strain. Harbor Freight’s circular makes a compelling, point-by-point case for why you should choose the Predator over the Honda, starting with its ultralow price. Inverter generators aren’t really the tools you’d rely on to keep lights on after a storm-they’re small models better suited for tailgates and campsites, though in a pinch they can keep your fridge and lights on. In fact, both the Predator 62353 and another model from Harbor Freight, the Predator 3500, rank well enough in CR’s ratings for us to recommend. “The inverter generators we’ve tested from Predator are really refined pieces of equipment, easily meeting power demands and humming along quietly,” says Dave Trezza, who oversees CR’s generator testing. Given the big price difference-the Predator sells for $500 and the Honda for $1,000-are they comparable? Yes, according to Consumer Reports’ testing.
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