Name: Pulsar PG2300iS
Brand: Pulsar
Price: 398.00 USD

3.1/5#11 of 14 in small generators
3.1

A low-cost carry-handle inverter for tailgating and camping with phones, lights and small appliances. Newer rivals add CO shutoff and longer warranties for little more money.

1,800 / 2,300 WRunning / starting
GasolineFuel
48 lbWeight
$0.22Price / W

Check price at Amazon$398

Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros

One of the cheapest name-brand ways to get clean inverter power for camping
Parallel-capable, so two can be linked for a larger RV load
CARB compliant, so it can be sold in California

Cons

No CO shutoff, unlike most newer rivals
Only a one-year warranty
Pulsar publishes no runtime or noise figures for it
No wheels and no RV outlet

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.

Value $0.22 per running watt95
Quiet noise level not published (neutral score used)50
Run time run time not published (neutral score used)50
Fuel options gasoline only0
CO safety no CO shutoff0
Warranty 1-year warranty0
Starting pull start only0

Specifications

Output
Model number	PG2300iS
Gasoline	1,800 W running, 2,300 W starting
Outlets	2 × 120 V, USB
Parallel capable	Yes
Price per watt	$0.22
Fuel and run time
Fuel	Gasoline
Noise and safety
CO shutoff	No
Build
Starting	Recoil (pull)
App	No
Wheels	No
Dimensions	19.7 x 11.22 x 17.91 in
Weight	48 lb
Warranty	1 years

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