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Like all of our picks, the EU2200i also has an onboard carbon monoxide detector that shuts the generator down if a concentration of the deadly gas gets too high, which can happen if the generator is running in an enclosed area. This is a relatively new feature that not many generators have. In addition, you can easily monitor the Honda’s power output through a Bluetooth-connected app, so during a storm you can manage (and maximize) the generator’s operation from the cozy confines of your home.

It’s handy if you live in an area prone to short-term power outages, but you’ll need to keep a close eye on the battery levels. During our real-world testing, we always reached for this model above the others due to the simplicity of the battery power as opposed to gas. In spite of those flaws, the Ego is still an excellent generator, with an intuitive app that helps you stretch out your power supply. Fully recharging the batteries can take eight or so hours. It particularly excels in intermittent work—we got a day’s worth of cuts with a circular saw on a single charge—but its limitations show in high-draw, continuous-use applications such as powering a space heater, which causes the batteries to drain too quickly. That makes it perfect for doing projects around the house or garage, or for hosting backyard entertainment.
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Honda put together a helpful graphic that gives a sense of this difference in noise level and fuel efficiency in its model. You can toggle eco mode on and off (manufacturers say to shut it off if you’re powering constant high-draw items), and with our Ryobi pick, you can even do so in its app. (Another factor contributing to the lower noise levels is that smaller inverters, like those in the 2,200-watt range, are typically housed in insulated sound-dampening shells.) This automatic adjustment also leads to greater fuel efficiency.
