PowerSmart generators: reviews and lineup comparison
PowerSmart offers low-cost inverters and open frames for camping and basic home backup.
PowerSmart DB5041C 4500W Open Frame Inverter with CO Alert
7.2/10
3,800 W · Gas inverter · $300–$500
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1st place · top pick
PowerSmart PS5046CE 4800W Electric Start Inverter with CO Alert
7.5/10
3,800 W · Gas inverter · $500–$800
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3rd place
PowerSmart DB5032 3000W Inverter with CO Alert
6.9/10
2,600 W · Gas inverter · $300–$500
- Best overall: PowerSmart PS5046CE 4800W Electric Start Inverter with CO Alert. The highest overall score in this list (7.5/10).
- Most watts per dollar: PowerSmart DL5040 4400W Open Frame Inverter. 3,600 running watts in the $300–$500 price range.
- Quietest: PowerSmart DB5032 3000W Inverter with CO Alert. Rated at 59 dB(A) by its manufacturer.
- Longest runtime: PowerSmart DB5041C 4500W Open Frame Inverter with CO Alert. About 6 hr 30 min at half load on a 2.0 gal tank.
- Most powerful: PowerSmart DB5041 4300W Open Frame Inverter. 3,500 running watts, 4,300 starting.
- Lightest: PowerSmart HB5020 2500W Inverter. 39.7 lb for 1,900 running watts.
PowerSmart · Gas inverter
PowerSmart PS5046CE 4800W Electric Start Inverter with CO Alert
3,800 W
67 dB(A)89 lbCO
$500–$800Read the review →
7.2
Best value
PowerSmart · Gas inverter
PowerSmart DB5041C 4500W Open Frame Inverter with CO Alert
3,800 W
72 dB(A)63 lbCO
$300–$500Read the review →
6.9
Easy to carry
PowerSmart · Gas inverter
PowerSmart DB5032 3000W Inverter with CO Alert
2,600 W
59 dB(A)47 lbCO
$300–$500Read the review →
6.9
Easy to carry
PowerSmart · Gas inverter
PowerSmart DB5068 3800W Inverter
3,200 W
59 dB(A)48 lb
$300–$500Read the review →
6.9
Best value
PowerSmart · Gas inverter
PowerSmart DB5041 4300W Open Frame Inverter
3,500 W
72 dB(A)63 lb
$300–$500Read the review →
6.8
Best value
PowerSmart · Gas inverter
PowerSmart DL5040 4400W Open Frame Inverter
3,600 W
76 dB(A)61 lb
$300–$500Read the review →
6.5
Dual fuel inverter
PowerSmart · Dual fuel inverter
PowerSmart HB5040DC 3800W Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Alert
3,300 W
70 dB(A)51 lbCO
$500–$800Read the review →
5.8
Easy to carry
PowerSmart · Gas inverter
PowerSmart HB5020 2500W Inverter
1,900 W
69 dB(A)40 lb
$300–$500Read the review →
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What stands out in the PowerSmart lineup?
We analyzed 8 PowerSmart generators sold on Amazon.com, from 1,900 to 3,800 running watts. Their average score is 6.8/10, versus 6.9/10 for the whole catalogue.
- Highest rated: PowerSmart PS5046CE 4800W Electric Start Inverter with CO Alert (7.5/10).
- Lightest: PowerSmart HB5020 2500W Inverter (39.7 lb).
- Most powerful: PowerSmart PS5046CE 4800W Electric Start Inverter with CO Alert (3,800 running watts).
- Inverters: 8 of 8. Dual or tri fuel: 1. CO shutoff: 4.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best PowerSmart generator?
In our comparison, the PowerSmart PS5046CE 4800W Electric Start Inverter with CO Alert earns the highest score in the lineup (7.5/10), with 3,800 running watts. The right pick still depends on your use: the lineup ranges from 1,900 to 3,800 running watts.
Does PowerSmart make dual fuel generators?
Yes, 1 of the 8 PowerSmart models we analyzed run on gasoline or propane.
Do PowerSmart generators have a CO shutoff sensor?
4 of the 8 PowerSmart models we analyzed list a carbon monoxide shutoff.
Where can I buy a PowerSmart generator?
Every model listed here is sold on Amazon.com, many by the brand's official store or by Amazon itself. Check the seller and the warranty shown on the listing before you buy.