I started with a Honda 1000, then purchased a Honda EU2200i a few years back. Both are "quite" for a generator. I recently purchased a "dual fuel" Pulsar PG2200BIS. It states a 59dB noise level, don't recall the Honda noise levels for comparison. I much prefer the propane option compared to gas. Something to consider…
The Hondas are very good, but expensive. There are a dozen different brands of dependable INVERTER-style, CLOSED CASE generators that will offer comparable performance at 1/3 of the cost. And they have features that aren't on the Honda, such as remote-start (like a car fob), electric start (press a button, no pulling a…
The Hondas are the gold standard as far as quiet (relatively) reliable generators are concerned. If you're looking to cut corners and go cheap, you might want to look at MaXpeedingrods's MXR3500 It's usually on sale for a fraction of the equivalent Honda and it has performed admirably for me at a volume level that allows…