For smaller homes that only need the fridge, furnace, well pump and lights during an outage, at a low price.
Amazon $4,329The Generac 10kW Standby 7321 is the better standby generator overall, rated 3.3 to 2.9. The Generac 10kW Standby 7321 leads on noise. The Kohler 10RESVL 10kW costs $41 less ($4,288 vs $4,329).
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For smaller homes that only need the fridge, furnace and lights backed up, on Kohler’s cheapest kit with its full-coverage warranty.
Norwall $4,288Which should you buy?
- Choose the Generac 10kW Standby 7321 for noise (61 dBA rated in normal operation vs 71 dBA rated in normal operation).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 15 kw standby generator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Generac 10kW Standby 7321 | Kohler 10RESVL 10kW |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 35% | 21 $433 per kW ($4,329 with transfer switch, 10 kW on propane) | 22 $429 per kW ($4,288 with transfer switch, 10 kW on propane) |
| Transfer switch 15% | 100 includes a 100 A transfer switch | 100 includes a 100 A transfer switch |
| Noise 15% | 92 61 dBA rated in normal operation | 8 71 dBA rated in normal operation |
| Power quality 10% | 83 under 5% THD | 83 under 5% THD |
| Warranty 25% | 29 5-year warranty | 29 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Generac 10kW Standby 7321 | Kohler 10RESVL 10kW | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated output, propane | 10 kW | 10 kW |
| Rated output, natural gas | 9 kW | 9 kW |
| THD | Under 5% | Under 5% |
| Engine | 459 cc | 725 cc |
| Engine speed | 3,600 rpm | 3,600 rpm |
| Install | ||
| Transfer switch | Included, 100 A | Included, 100 A |
| Load management | No | No |
| Remote monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosure | Aluminum | Steel |
| Dimensions | 46.4 x 26.3 x 30.7 in | 30.6 x 28 x 32.4 in |
| Weight | 344 lb | 428 lb |
| Noise and warranty | ||
| Noise, normal operation | 61 dBA | 71 dBA |
| Noise, weekly self-test | 49 dBA | 67 dBA |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2025 | - |
