There are a lot of solid reasons to have an inverter generator. Without power, you are cut off from just about everything, and while that may feel like a great idea at times, it can also be a pretty ...

This dual-fuel model is quiet and built to power sensitive devices and smart appliances. It’s also $1000, which makes it a great value.

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 ...

As a group, inverter generators perform better than regular portable generators in almost every way, according to our testers. They’re quieter. They run more efficiently, which means you don’t have to ...

Which quiet portable generators are best? Generators are notoriously loud, dirty and heavy, all features that generally mean they aren’t ideal for taking on the go or setting up close to a location ...

Top-rated inverter generators from Champion, Honda, and others run longer—and quieter—than traditional generators, but they often cost more, too Inverter generators can run longer on a tank of fuel ...

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 ...

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Predator 2500 Watt Super Quiet with CO SECURE generator to find out if it's worth it.