Generators
Champion 2500-Watt Inverter Generator
The value inverter for quiet backup power without paying the Honda premium.
Not just the sticker
The real cost
Sticker
$699
estimated retail price
Runs you
$80–$200/yr
electricity, consumables, upkeep
Resale later
$350–$550
Solid mid-tier resale; well below Honda but above no-name units.
Warranty
36 months
Where the yearly cost goes
- Electricity$0/yr
- Consumables & filters$55/yr
- Repairs reserve$40/yr
Gasoline-powered; fuel and periodic engine service are the recurring costs.
Estimated owner sentiment · ~4.5★
What owners say
Quiet, reliable value inverter with good support; not quite Honda-quiet or Honda-resale, but far cheaper.
Pros
- + Good value
- + Quiet enough for camping
- + Solid US support
Cons
- – Heavier than Honda
- – Lower resale than Honda
- – Gas upkeep required
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