Generac iQ3800 DF
#2 in Mid-sizeFull review
A dual-fuel mid-size inverter with long run time and electric start, suited to home essentials and jobsites. RV owners will need an L5-30 adapter for the 30 A outlet.
Amazon $849$849
The Generac iQ3800 DF is the better inverter generator overall, rated 4.0 to 2.7. The Generac iQ3800 DF leads on value, run time and fuel options. The Generac iQ3800 DF costs $1,550 less ($849 vs $2,399).
Honda EU3200i
#15 in Mid-sizeFull review
For RV owners who want a quiet, carry-able Honda that can start a rooftop air conditioner on its own. Shoppers who may want to parallel later should look elsewhere.
Amazon $2,799 Amazon (50-state EU3200IAC) $2,899 Camping World $2,399$2,399
Prices were last checked October 22, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Generac iQ3800 DF for value ($0.28 per running watt vs $0.92 per running watt), run time (20 hours on a tank at 25% load vs 8.6 hours on a tank at 25% load) and fuel options (gasoline or propane vs gasoline only).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mid-size inverter generator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Generac iQ3800 DF | Honda EU3200i |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 67 $0.28 per running watt | 0 $0.92 per running watt |
| Quiet 20% | 50 noise level not published (neutral score used) | 75 54 dBA at light load, maker rating |
| Run time 15% | 100 20 hours on a tank at 25% load | 22 8.6 hours on a tank at 25% load |
| Fuel options 10% | 70 gasoline or propane | 0 gasoline only |
| CO safety 10% | 100 shuts off when carbon monoxide builds up | 100 shuts off when carbon monoxide builds up |
| Warranty 10% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Starting 5% | 80 push-button electric start | 0 pull start only |
Specifications
| Generac iQ3800 DF | Honda EU3200i | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Gasoline | 3,000 W running, 3,800 W starting | 2,600 W running, 3,200 W starting |
| Propane | 2,700 W running, 3,400 W starting | - |
| Outlets | 4 × 120 V, L5-30, USB | 2 × 120 V, L5-30 |
| Parallel capable | Yes | No |
| Total harmonic distortion | under 3% | - |
| Price per watt | $0.28 | $0.92 |
| Fuel and run time | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane | Gasoline |
| Tank | 3.3 gal | 1.2 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 20 hr at 25% load | 8.6 hr at 25% load |
| Run time (propane, 20 lb tank) | 19 hr | - |
| Engine | 212 cc | 130 cc |
| Noise and safety | ||
| Rated noise (light load) | - | 54 dBA |
| CO shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| CARB compliant | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Starting | Electric and recoil | Recoil (pull) |
| App | No | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 24.6 x 20.3 x 22.4 in | 22.5 x 12.0 x 17.8 in |
| Weight | 107 lb | 59.1 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2022-06 |