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| Specification | Honda EB2800i | Powermate PM2000i |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 2500 W | 1700 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 2800 W | 2000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 62 dB | Unknown dB |
| Weight | 67.7 lbs | Winner: Winner: 46.6 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Not available | Winner: Winner: 7 h |
| Run time @25% load | 11.9 h | 11 h |
| Fuel tank | 2.1 gal | 1.2 gal |
| Fuel gauge | No | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 16.9 x 17.6 x 18.9 | 19.7 x 11.4 x 17.9 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | <3% % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 186 cc Honda GC190LA 4-stroke | 80 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | Not available | 1700 W |
| Starting watts | 2800 W | 2000 W |
| Running amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Running amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Run time @50% load | Not available | 7 h |
| Run time @25% load | 11.9 h | 11 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | false |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Floating |
| UPC | 786102007351 | 696471077902 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | Not available | 1700 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 2800 | 2000 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 7 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 11.9 | 11 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 186 | 80 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 11.9 | 11 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 7 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Not available | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | No | Oil, funnel, tool kit, and battery charging cables |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Part Number | Not available | P0080500 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Honda EB2800i is a 2800-watt, 120V industrial inverter generator designed for jobsite use, offering quiet, fuel-efficient, and stable power suitable for sensitive equipment and electronics. | The Powermate PM2000i is a portable inverter generator designed to provide clean and stable power for sensitive electronics, featuring a lightweight design and quiet operation. |