I reviewed and studied "every" portable lower wattage generator/inverter sold in the US! And on paper, features, capabilities, price and, of course, as always comparing to Honda 2000 and Yahama 2000, the Westinghouse Igen2500 scored the best! On price it beats almost everybody, but I would have paid the same as the "BIG2". Why?...........the running wattage is 2200....I need 1800....that means I will almost always (except on surges) be running well below max saving fuel with less NOISE! I am one of those oldies that appreciates and welcomes technology that actually works for you! The diagnostics display is digitally fantastic.......watts, fuel time to run, fuel level, and volts (sadly missing amps) right there all the time (checked them against interactive power meter). Only one offers similar and some dabble alittle., but not the BIG2 at all. 98cc keeps fuel and noise level down and under 50 lbs just like the BIG2. Since noise levels are mostly subjective even when measuring with DB meter, it seems to be mostly a tie with the edge going to BIG2 according to tests run on Youtube not the manufacturers. That's why I built a 2- sided roofed baffle box to steer the noise away. All the controls are upfront and fully visable like on all the better units. All the internals....oil, gas drain, air filter and spark plug are very accessible and visable....check any of the competition for this convenience! Offering a 3 yr warranty and lifetime tech support is above average than most, though I am hoping I'll never find out if either are any good! Do your homework and pick one that's best for you! jimg

Followed the directions for oil and gas fill, and it started in less than a complete pull. After warm up, I connected several different devices, and it worked perfectly. Seems like just the right mix of power, portability and efficiency for my needs.

I purchased the IGEN 2500 in order to run a 11000 BTU air conditioner in a Airstream trailer because it's wattage was enough plus it is small enough and light enough to fit in the truck bed well of my new Honda Ridgeline truck. My initial opinion is favorable plus I know that it only has to last half as long as Honda and Yamaha to compare at the pricepoint that it is selling.

I have been looking for a nice quiet, light weight, fuel efficient with at least 8 operating hours, 2500 Watt Inverter Generator at a decent price for years. Well, look no further, this is it! It will also run and charge all of your electronic devices safely without fear of damaging them. This Westinghouse generator does it all.

Excellent price for this generator! Half the price of Honda, which I had before this one. It was shipped propmtly, arrived in great shape and started right up after I put the gas and oil in it. We just bought it to keep our two refrigerators going during power outages. So far, thankfully, nothing have gone wrong.

I immediately ran a two stage heater (out on the driveway) for a couple hours in econo mode. I would manually switch from off to 1000w and 1800w every once in a while. Handled the transition between settings just fine. I than took it to my camper and ran my 13500 btu AC unit. This worked fine in standard mode. I tried to adjust the temp setting knob manually, turning the knob down and then back up and the unit went into overload. Thinking maybe there could be pressure build up in the compressor, I decided to let the the AC cycle on its own. This way the cycle time was longer, letting the compressor settle back down. Not only did this work, but also worked in econo mode. That's why I gave it a five star. It does everything I expect and than some!

Clear instructions, easy pull, started first time. Very quiet, looks great, easy to move. I have run it only a few hours to check it out, very pleased. One problem, however is the LED data center. I filled with gasoline, but it only showed 0.9 liters, and a little over 3 hours of run time left. I ran the time down to zero and it didn't affect the operation. Maybe a float is stuck and will eventually release. The fuel remaining stayed at 0.9L. I assume when I get to 0.9L, this value will begin to drop. I will still have a warning. Not a big enough problem for me to lose faith in this machine. Would highly recommend it

Use to recharge battery for trailer, phone, cameras, computer, keeps truck batteries fully charged as it gets colder while up hunting. Gives me back up power for heat, lights, & entertainment for the kids. And when the propane runs out, don't have to run to town for a refill.

I bought this generator to replace a Honda EU2000i that was a it short on power for my use and the inverter part of the Honda had failed. I found the iGen2500 to be equivalent in quietness, easy starting but significantly more features and power. I did not like the lack of a fuel gauge on my Honda EU2000i as it kept me guessing on the fuel level. I am totally satisfied with the quality of the iGen2500 build.

I really like this generator,easy to transport, starts easy and very quiet. I had an older coleman generator 2250 watts and it struggled with a circular saw and running a light. I ran a water well pump several lights and a circular saw and this iGen 2500 had no problems what so ever running these all at the same time. Great product !