Honda EU2200i (EU2200ITAN) vs WEN 56235i 2350W Inverter: which one should you buy?
The benchmark 2,000 W-class inverter against one of the best-selling budget alternatives: nearly the same running watts, very different price ranges.
Honda EU2200i (EU2200ITAN)
WEN 56235i 2350W Inverter| Spec | Honda EU2200i (EU2200ITAN) | WEN 56235i 2350W Inverter |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 5.7/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Type | Gas inverter | Gas inverter |
| Running watts (gas) | 1,800 W | 1,900 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 2,200 W | 2,350 W |
| Running watts (propane) | — | — |
| Fuel tank | 0.9 gal | 1.1 gal |
| Runtime at 50% load | 5 hr 05 min | 5 hr 40 min |
| Noise | 48 dB(A) | 51 dB(A) |
| Weight | 47.4 lb | 39.0 lb |
| Big outlets | 120 V only | 120 V only |
| Start | Recoil | Recoil |
| CO shutoff | Yes | No |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Typical price | $800–$1,200 | $300–$500 |
| Buy | Check price | Check price |
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Power output
The WEN 56235i 2350W Inverter delivers 1,900 running watts, 6% more than the Honda EU2200i (EU2200ITAN) (1,800 W).
Runtime and fuel
At half load, the WEN 56235i 2350W Inverter runs about 5 hr 40 min on a tank, versus 5 hr 05 min for the Honda EU2200i (EU2200ITAN).
Noise
The Honda EU2200i (EU2200ITAN) is rated at 48 dB(A), the WEN 56235i 2350W Inverter at 51 dB(A).
Weight and portability
The WEN 56235i 2350W Inverter weighs 39.0 lb, the Honda EU2200i (EU2200ITAN) 47.4 lb. Per pound, that's 38 W/lb for the Honda EU2200i (EU2200ITAN) and 49 W/lb for the WEN 56235i 2350W Inverter.
Start, safety and warranty
The Honda EU2200i (EU2200ITAN) has recoil start, a CO shutoff and a 3 years warranty; the WEN 56235i 2350W Inverter has recoil start and a 2 years warranty.
Our verdict
Choose the Honda EU2200i (EU2200ITAN) if you want the lowest noise rating of the two, a CO shutoff and a 3-year warranty.
Choose the WEN 56235i 2350W Inverter if you want the same class of power and a lighter unit for a fraction of the price.
Across all our criteria, the WEN 56235i 2350W Inverter comes out ahead (6.2/10 versus 5.7/10). Still, the better of the two is the one that fits how you'll use it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Honda EU2200i (EU2200ITAN) and the WEN 56235i 2350W Inverter?
The Honda EU2200i (EU2200ITAN) is a gas inverter model with 1,800 running watts, the WEN 56235i 2350W Inverter a gas inverter model with 1,900 running watts. At half load, the WEN 56235i 2350W Inverter runs about 5 hr 40 min on a tank, versus 5 hr 05 min for the Honda EU2200i (EU2200ITAN).
Which one is quieter?
The Honda EU2200i (EU2200ITAN) is rated at 48 dB(A), the WEN 56235i 2350W Inverter at 51 dB(A).
Which one scores higher?
Across all our criteria, the WEN 56235i 2350W Inverter comes out ahead (6.2/10 versus 5.7/10). Still, the better of the two is the one that fits how you'll use it.