Best-of · 41 qualified

Quietest generators by stated noise

Ranked by the maker's stated noise level in decibels.

How this list works

Noise figures are measured at different loads and distances by different makers; compare with care. 41 products in our catalog meet the rule; the top 8 are shown.

#1 · 52 dB

DuroMax 2,300 Watt Portable Dual Fuel Inverter Generator - Low THD (XP2300iH)

The DuroMax 2,300 Watt Portable Dual Fuel Inverter Generator - Low THD (XP2300iH) is a dual-fuel inverter generator rated at 1,800 running watts and 2,300 starting watts.

Watch: Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.

#2 · 52 dB

Westinghouse Outdoor Power iGen2800c Inverter Generator

The Westinghouse Outdoor Power iGen2800c Inverter Generator is an inverter generator rated at 2,800 running watts.

Watch: Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.

#3 · 52 dB

Westinghouse Outdoor Power iGen5000DFc EFI Inverter Generator - Dual Fuel

The Westinghouse Outdoor Power iGen5000DFc EFI Inverter Generator - Dual Fuel is a dual-fuel inverter generator rated at 4,500 running watts and 3,900 starting watts.

Watch: Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.

#4 · 52 dB

Westinghouse Outdoor Power iGen5000cv Inverter Generator

The Westinghouse Outdoor Power iGen5000cv Inverter Generator is an inverter generator rated at 5,000 running watts.

Watch: Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.

#5 · 52 dB

Westinghouse Outdoor Power iGen4000DFcv Inverter Generator - Dual Fuel

The Westinghouse Outdoor Power iGen4000DFcv Inverter Generator - Dual Fuel is a dual-fuel inverter generator rated at 3,600 running watts and 3,300 starting watts.

Watch: Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.

#6 · 52 dB

Westinghouse Outdoor Power iGen4000DFc Inverter Generator - Dual Fuel

The Westinghouse Outdoor Power iGen4000DFc Inverter Generator - Dual Fuel is a dual-fuel inverter generator rated at 3,600 running watts and 3,300 starting watts.

Watch: Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.

#7 · 52 dB

Westinghouse Outdoor Power iGen5000DFcv Inverter Generator - Dual Fuel

The Westinghouse Outdoor Power iGen5000DFcv Inverter Generator - Dual Fuel is a dual-fuel inverter generator rated at 4,500 running watts and 3,900 starting watts.

Watch: Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.

#8 · 52 dB

Westinghouse Outdoor Power iGen2550DFc Inverter Generator - Dual Fuel

The Westinghouse Outdoor Power iGen2550DFc Inverter Generator - Dual Fuel is a dual-fuel inverter generator rated at 2,300 running watts and 1,900 starting watts.

Watch: Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.

Method

  • Qualifying rule: Inverter model with a stated noise level.
  • Ranking: Stated noise (dB) — lowest first.
  • No lab claims. Rankings use makers' and sellers' published specifications and the prices we observed; Wattstanding has not tested these products.
  • Prices change. Price-based rankings reflect the date shown on each product page.

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