How quiet do you need? No neighbors for a 100 yards, then any open frame style. Less than $500 for a 3000 watt or better. Neighbors within 100 ft, then get one of the inverter generators, $800-1000. I have the champion 3100. It does not drown out conversations but I don't run it at all hours. Neighbors really close and you want to run it at all hours, then Honda eu3000is, $2000. Nobody will care that it is running. Get a good heavy duty cable and lock. For myself the cheaper inverter style are quiet enough since I don't run it at all hours. Weight is also a factor. If you need to move it around. Check the weight.