Honda EU2200i Companion
#13 in SmallFull review
For owners planning to pair two Honda 2200s for a 30A RV: buy one Companion and one standard EU2200i. On its own, the standard model is the better buy.
Amazon $1,299$1,299
The Honda EU2200i Companion rates 2.9 among small inverter generators; the Honda EU3200i rates 2.7 among mid-size ones. The Honda EU2200i Companion costs $1,100 less ($1,299 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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (small and mid-size), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Honda EU2200i Companion | Honda EU3200i |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $0.72 per running watt | 0 $0.92 per running watt |
| Quiet 20% | 100 48 dBA at light load, maker rating | 75 54 dBA at light load, maker rating |
| Run time 15% | 41 8.1 hours on a tank at 25% load | 22 8.6 hours on a tank at 25% load |
| Fuel options 10% | 0 gasoline only | 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% | 0 pull start only | 0 pull start only |
Specifications
| Honda EU2200i Companion | Honda EU3200i | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Gasoline | 1,800 W running, 2,200 W starting | 2,600 W running, 3,200 W starting |
| Outlets | 1 × 120 V, L5-30 | 2 × 120 V, L5-30 |
| Parallel capable | Yes | No |
| Price per watt | $0.72 | $0.92 |
| Fuel and run time | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Tank | 0.9 gal | 1.2 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 8.1 hr at 25% load | 8.6 hr at 25% load |
| Engine | 121 cc | 130 cc |
| Noise and safety | ||
| Rated noise (light load) | 48 dBA | 54 dBA |
| CO shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| CARB compliant | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Starting | Recoil (pull) | Recoil (pull) |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | No | No |
| Dimensions | 20.0 x 11.4 x 16.7 in | 22.5 x 12.0 x 17.8 in |
| Weight | 47.4 lb | 59.1 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2022-06 |