I've had the Honda 3000i , Yamaha 300is..I chose the Yamaha. 2dbs quieter, fuel gauge, wheels, battery cable, ...however, they are extremely heavy. I've had the twin hondas and the yamahas.. Here the hondas are quieter and have a larger engine so there no bogging when the ac starts. However, I still liked the yamahas better. Yamahas have metal knob choke, Honda plastic slide choke..Was looking to purchas 2yamahas again. I've sold all my gens and wound up going to Costco. I purchased the Champion 2800 that has 3100 max watts. I know what you're thinking. Cheap Chinese knock offs. That's what I thought. I thought if I don't like it I can bring it back. I put it on Costco charge to get a 4 year warranty. Brought it home, unboxed it, add d oil and gas.. WHAMO, first pull start. I have to say it is quiet... similar to the Honda 3000... Champion has rubber wheels, built in pull handle, battery charge cables, Champion tech support with a live American answers the phone.. Honda and yammys weigh in at 150 lbs. Champion under 90 lbs.. Honda and Yama are at 2000.00 plus.. champion was 699.99! I'm going to try it out and see how it goes.