Honda EU2200i
#12 in SmallFull review
For campers and RV owners who want the quietest, most proven small generator and will pay for the Honda name. Budget brands deliver similar watts for much less.
Amazon $1,199$1,199
The Honda EU2200i and the Honda EU2200i Companion are evenly matched, rated 2.9 and 2.9. The Honda EU2200i costs $100 less ($1,199 vs $1,299).
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
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
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every small inverter generator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Honda EU2200i | Honda EU2200i Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $0.67 per running watt | 0 $0.72 per running watt |
| Quiet 20% | 100 48 dBA at light load, maker rating | 100 48 dBA at light load, maker rating |
| Run time 15% | 41 8.1 hours on a tank at 25% load | 41 8.1 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 | Honda EU2200i Companion | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Gasoline | 1,800 W running, 2,200 W starting | 1,800 W running, 2,200 W starting |
| Outlets | 2 × 120 V | 1 × 120 V, L5-30 |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| Price per watt | $0.67 | $0.72 |
| Fuel and run time | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Tank | 0.9 gal | 0.9 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 8.1 hr at 25% load | 8.1 hr at 25% load |
| Engine | 121 cc | 121 cc |
| Noise and safety | ||
| Rated noise (light load) | 48 dBA | 48 dBA |
| CO shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| CARB compliant | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Starting | Recoil (pull) | Recoil (pull) |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | No | No |
| Dimensions | 20.0 x 11.4 x 16.7 in | 20.0 x 11.4 x 16.7 in |
| Weight | 47.4 lb | 47.4 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2017-12 | - |