We have a Honda 3000 handi to me I can't tell the difference in noise compared to a 2000. It runs our AC ect in the fifth wheel and we've used it at an aunts house when they lost power for a week to at least run their fridge freezer and a few lights. I can lift it by myself fairly easy especially compared to the regular 3000 which was a bit much but its definitely not as light as a 2000.