Honda Genny vs Champion
Honda specs say 58db at rated load. Meaning, when it is running your air... Champion, for half the money, says (model 75531i) says 58db. Does NOT say 'at rated load". (like Honda) I read a rev...
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Ron3rd wrote:otrfun wrote:
Kinda interesting this thread came up. Day before yesterday I did some dry-camping down in the Keys. Two sites down from me I couldn't help but notice a guy prepping his Honda Handi generator. Walked on over to chat with him for a few minutes. Although he liked the light weight, he admittedly was disappointed that it wasn't nearly as quiet as the "other" Honda inverters. I hung around till he hooked it up and noticed it was very similar in loudness as my Champion 75531i when his compressor kicked on. Not nearly as loud as a typical synchronous "lawnmower" type generator, but distinctly louder than the Yamaha EF2400iSHC, Honda EU2000, or the 140 lb. Honda EU3000iS.
That's because the new "Handi" 3000 watt is not in the same league with the old EU3000 Honda. It's a cheaper version (don't know exactly what)
that's designed to compete with the China clones. Not nearly as quiet as the original EU3000 and the price reflects it. Completely different genny aimed at a different market.
Agree, in terms of noise level, absolutely. But, in terms of price you might be in for a shock. At wisesales.com the the heavy, VERY QUIET, 140 lb. EU3000iS costs $2000---the light, somewhat noisy, "Handi" EU3000iA costs $2300. You're paying a $300 premium for a 3000 watt Honda generator that weighs significantly less at 80 lbs., but at the same time is also 6-7 db louder (than the EU3000iS). If Honda is trying to use the Handi to compete with the Chinese clones (Champion) then its price certainly doesn't reflect it.
