Forum Discussion

swimmer_spe's avatar
swimmer_spe
Explorer
May 15, 2023

Generator dB rating

Is there anywhere that shows a comparison of the quietest generators and their dB rating? I want Honda quiet, but not with Honda money.
  • Westinghouse igen4500
    $699 now on sale at Home depot. Electric start
  • I find the dB ratings to be misleading, not useless. Some sounds within a rating can be more annoying. Then "quiet" generator is relative, A quiet Honda generator is quiet compared to an open frame construction generator. But hardly quiet.
  • Be very careful with those db ratings, 54db at 25 feet is much quieter than 54 db at 50 feet. I don't believe there is any standard for the db rating at X number of feet.
  • swimmer_spe wrote:
    Is there anywhere that shows a comparison of the quietest generators and their dB rating? I want Honda quiet, but not with Honda money.


    Harbour Freight Predator inverter generator with electric start.

    Champion inverter generator with remote electric start.

About Technical Issues

Having RV issues? Connect with others who have been in your shoes.24,213 PostsLatest Activity: Mar 12, 2025