Best-of · 90 qualified

Generators under $1,200

Generators listed under $1,200, ranked by running watts.

How this list works

Running watts decide what you can power at once; check fuel and noise rows. 90 products in our catalog meet the rule; the top 10 are shown.

#1 · 10,500 W

DuroMax 13,000 Watt Tri Fuel Portable Generator (DS13000MXT)

The DuroMax 13,000 Watt Tri Fuel Portable Generator (DS13000MXT) is a tri-fuel portable generator rated at 10,500 running watts and 13,000 starting watts.

Watch: Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.

#2 · 10,500 W

DuroMax 13,000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator (DS13000MX)

The DuroMax 13,000 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator (DS13000MX) is a dual-fuel portable generator rated at 10,500 running watts and 13,000 starting watts.

Watch: Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.

#3 · 9,500 W

Westinghouse Outdoor Power WGen7500DF Generator - Dual Fuel

The Westinghouse Outdoor Power WGen7500DF Generator - Dual Fuel is a dual-fuel portable generator rated at 9,500 running watts.

Watch: Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.

#4 · 9,500 W

Westinghouse Outdoor Power WGen9500 Generator

The Westinghouse Outdoor Power WGen9500 Generator is a portable generator rated at 9,500 running watts and 12,500 starting watts.

Watch: Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.

#5 · 8,500 W

A-iPower 10700W Electric Start Portable Generator Gas Propane (AP10700ED)

The A-iPower 10700W Electric Start Portable Generator Gas Propane (AP10700ED) is a dual-fuel portable generator rated at 8,500 running watts and 10,700 starting watts.

Watch: Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.

#6 · 7,500 W

Westinghouse Outdoor Power WGen7500s Generator

The Westinghouse Outdoor Power WGen7500s Generator is a portable generator rated at 7,500 running watts and 9,500 starting watts.

Watch: Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.

#7 · 7,500 W

Westinghouse Outdoor Power WGen7500 Generator

The Westinghouse Outdoor Power WGen7500 Generator is a portable generator rated at 7,500 running watts and 9,500 starting watts.

Watch: Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.

#8 · 7,500 W

Westinghouse Outdoor Power WGen7500c Generator

The Westinghouse Outdoor Power WGen7500c Generator is a portable generator rated at 7,500 running watts and 9,500 starting watts.

Watch: Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.

#9 · 6,600 W

Westinghouse Outdoor Power WGen5300DF Generator - Dual Fuel

The Westinghouse Outdoor Power WGen5300DF Generator - Dual Fuel is a dual-fuel portable generator rated at 6,600 running watts.

Watch: Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.

#10 · 6,600 W

Westinghouse Outdoor Power WGen5300DFc - Dual Fuel

The Westinghouse Outdoor Power WGen5300DFc - Dual Fuel is a dual-fuel portable generator rated at 6,600 running watts.

Watch: Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.

Method

  • Qualifying rule: Listed under $1,200.
  • Ranking: Running watts — most running watts first.
  • No lab claims. Rankings use makers' and sellers' published specifications and the prices we observed; Wattstanding has not tested these products.
  • Prices change. Price-based rankings reflect the date shown on each product page.

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