Honda vs Generac Generators: Catalog Comparison
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Prices were listed by the retailer as of Oct 30, 2026 and can change. Confirm the current price and availability on the retailer's page before you buy.
A generator has one job: keep power flowing when the grid does not, and that job is hard on a machine. It may sit unused for months, then be asked to start on the first pull and run for hours under a changing load. The listings below cannot tell you how any model holds up in that situation, so this page sticks to what the catalog actually states about Honda and Generac generators: how many models each brand has, what they cost, and how they are described.
On the Honda side, the catalog lists 13 models, all typed as generators. Prices run from $999 to $6,199, with a median of $2,799. Ten listings do not state a configuration and three are listed as kits. Twelve do not state a configuration and eleven are listed as kits. Neither side lists a battery platform, a brushless motor share or any cordless models, which is expected for fuel-powered equipment, so those fields offer no basis for comparison here.
Keep a few things in mind as you read. Wattage appears on the listings as a size figure, and many titles give two numbers, such as 9400 / 7500 watts. In general, the higher figure is the starting (surge) output a unit can briefly deliver, and the lower figure is the running output it can sustain. Fuel type also varies in the listings, from gasoline to dual fuel to natural gas or propane for whole-house units. Titles also use the terms inverter and portable, which describe different designs of generator, and some listings are whole-house standby units that are a different category from a portable. The median price gap between the two brands partly reflects which kinds of models each lists, so compare like with like. Check each listing for what is actually included, since kit labels vary and none of these listings states its contents in a structured field.
At a glance
| Honda | Generac | |
|---|---|---|
| Models listed | 13 | 23 |
| Price range | $999 to $6,199 | $328 to $8,387 |
| Median price | $2,799 | $1,049 |
| Battery platforms named in listings | none named | none named |
| Cordless models stating a brushless motor | n/a (no cordless models) | n/a (no cordless models) |
| Most common configuration | kit (3) | kit (11) |
| Listings stating batteries, charger or case | 0% | 0% |
| Tool types covered | Generator (13) | Generator (23) |
Mid-priced models
In the mid-priced examples, Honda listings run from $1,199 to $2,399 and sit mostly in the 2,200 to 4,000 watt range, with titles describing inverter and economy portable designs, recoil start, and in one case electric start. Generac's mid-priced examples run from $1,049 to $1,099 and list much higher wattage figures, from 6875 W to 10000 W, with electric start, gasoline or dual fuel, and COSense named in several titles. Two of the four Generac examples are listed as kits, one title mentions a 3 ft. adapter cord, and no Honda example in this tier is listed as a kit.
Honda
Honda 2,200-Watt/1,800-Watt Companion Remote Stop/Recoil Start Bluetooth Super Quiet Gasoline Powered Inverter Generator
$1,199.00 · Size / capacity: 2,200 W
Honda 2,200-Watt/1,800-Watt Recoil Start Gasoline Powered Inverter Industrial Generator with CO Shutdown and GFCI Protection
$1,299.00 · Size / capacity: 2,200 W
Honda 4,000-Watt/3,500-Watt 120/240-Volt Recoil Start Gasoline Powered Economy Portable Generator
$2,199.00 · Size / capacity: 4,000 W
Honda 3,000-Watt/2,800-Watt Electric and Recoil Start Gasoline Powered Inverter Generator with Advanced CO Shutdown
$2,399.00 · Size / capacity: 3,000 W
Generac
Generac 9400 / 7500-Watt Dual Fuel Electric Start Gasoline / Propane Portable Generator - GP7500E DF
$1,049.00 · Size / capacity: 9400 W
Generac 10000 / 8000-Watt Electric Switch Single Fuel Gasoline Portable Generator w/ COSense-GP8000E
$1,049.00 · Kit · Size / capacity: 10000 W
Generac 10000 / 8000-Watt Electric Switch Gasoline Portable Generator-Cosense w/ 3 ft. Adapter Cord
$1,069.00 · Kit · Size / capacity: 10000 W
Generac 6875 / 5500-Watt Electric Switch Gasoline Powered Portable Generator with COSense-GP5500E
$1,099.00 · Size / capacity: 6875 W
Higher-priced models
At the higher end, the two brands list different kinds of products. Honda's examples run from $2,799 to $3,299 and include a 3,200 W inverter unit plus 7000 W industrial and portable models, three of them listed as kits with wheel and handle kits named in the titles. Generac's higher-priced examples run from $3,329 to $7,259 and are mostly whole-house standby generators, such as 10kW, 20,000 W and 24,000 W units with natural gas or propane fuel and smart monitoring named in titles. One 10kW listing is labeled a kit at $4,076.10. These are different product categories, so price alone is not a like-for-like comparison.
Honda
Honda 3,200-Watt/2,600-Watt Recoil Start Gasoline Powered Inverter Generator with CO Shutdown-50 State California Compliant
$2,799 to $2,899 · Size / capacity: 3,200 W
Honda 7000-Watts /4500-Watts Recoil Start Gasoline Industrial Portable Generator with Co-Minder, Wheel and Handle Kit
$2,799.00 · Kit · Size / capacity: 7000 W
Honda 7000-Watts5500-Watts Recoil Start Gasoline Industrial Portable Generator with Co-Minder, Wheel and Handle Kit
$2,999.00 · Kit · Size / capacity: 5500 W
Honda 7000/5500-Watt Electric and Recoil Start Gasoline Portable Generator with Bluetooth, CO‑MINDER, Wheel and Handle Kit
$3,299.00 · Kit · Size / capacity: 7000 W
Generac
Generac 20,000 Watt Air-Cooled Whole House Home Standby Generator
$6,369.00 · Size / capacity: 20,000 W
Generac 24,000 Watt - Dual Fuel Air- Cooled Whole House Home Standby Generator, Smart Home Monitoring & 200-AMP Transfer Switch
$7,259.00 · Size / capacity: 24,000 W
Which one fits you
Choose Honda if...
- You want a catalog where listed prices sit mostly between about $1,000 and $3,300, with a median of $2,799 across 13 models.
- You are comparing inverter-style portable models, since several Honda titles describe inverter generators in the 2,200 to 3,200 W range.
- You want a smaller selection to sort through, with 13 models listed against Generac's 23.
- You like kit listings that name their contents in the title, such as the wheel and handle kits on the 7000 W examples.
Choose Generac if...
- You want a lower entry price, since the listings start at $328 and the median is $1,049 across 23 models.
- You want more listing choices, with 23 models and 11 of them labeled as kits.
- You are shopping for higher stated wattage at a lower price, as the mid-priced examples list 6875 W to 10000 W.
- You want whole-house standby options, since the higher-priced examples include 10kW, 20,000 W and 24,000 W units.
Frequently asked questions
Which brand has more generator listings?
Generac has 23 generator models in the catalog, while Honda has 13. All of them are typed as generators. Having more listings gives you more choices, but it does not say anything about the quality or suitability of any single model, so read each listing's specs and title.
How do the price ranges compare?
Honda listings range from $999 to $6,199 with a median of $2,799. Generac's range is wider on both ends, though it includes whole-house standby units, so the brands are not always competing in the same category.
Are there brushless or battery platform details?
No. Neither brand's generator listings state a brushless motor share or a battery platform, and the catalog shows zero cordless models for both. Those terms apply to battery tools, so for generators focus on running and starting watts, fuel type and whether the unit is an inverter or open-frame design.
What do the two wattage numbers in titles mean?
Many titles list two figures, such as 9400 / 7500 watts. In general terms, the larger number is the starting or surge output a generator can supply briefly when a motor kicks on, and the smaller is the running output it can supply continuously. Check both against what you plan to power.