Westinghouse iGen2550c
#3 in SmallFull review
A light, quiet camping and tailgating generator with an RV outlet and CO shutoff. Good for running a fridge, lights and electronics in an outage.
Amazon $479$479
3.5/5
A small, easy-to-carry inverter for camping, tailgating and keeping a fridge and phones running in an outage. Buyers who want an RV outlet or electric start should look one size up.
- 2,200 / 2,500 WRunning / starting
- GasolineFuel
- 8 hr at 25% loadRun time
- 53 dBA at light loadNoise
- 48 lbWeight
- $0.27Price / W
Check price at Amazon$596.80
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Pros
- Light enough for one person to carry by the handle
- Shuts itself off if carbon monoxide builds up nearby
- Pairs with a second unit to double output
- USDA spark arrestor makes it usable in national forests
Cons
- Pull-cord start only
- No RV outlet on the unit; a TT-30R needs the separate parallel kit
- Small tank means refueling every few hours under real loads
How it scores
The rating comes from 7 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | GP2500i (G0082512, 49-state) |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Gasoline | 2,200 W running, 2,500 W starting |
| Outlets | 2 × 120 V, USB |
| Parallel capable | Yes |
| Total harmonic distortion | under 3% |
| Price per watt | $0.27 |
| Fuel and run time | |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Tank | 1 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 8 hr at 25% load |
| Engine | 98 cc |
| Noise and safety | |
| Rated noise (light load) | 53 dBA |
| CO shutoff | Yes |
| Build | |
| Starting | Recoil (pull) |
| App | No |
| Wheels | No |
| Dimensions | 19.7 x 11.4 x 17.9 in |
| Weight | 48 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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