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| Specification | Honda EM5000SX | Ryobi RY904500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 4500 W | 3600 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 5000 W | 4500 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 63 dB | 82 dB |
| Weight | 226.4 lbs | Winner: Winner: 115 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 10.5 h | 10 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 6.2 gal | 4 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 41.1 x 27.8 x 28.3 | 24 x 26 x 20 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Honda iGX390 OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | 212 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Not available | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 4500 W | 3600 W |
| Starting watts | 5000 W | 4500 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 | 10.5 h | 10 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | false |
| Compliance | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 | EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Not available | Not available |
| UPC | 786102007412 | 46396056023 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 4500 | 3600 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 5000 | 4500 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10.5 | 10 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) 1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | Not available | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 389 | 212 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | cast iron sleeve | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10.5 | 10 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Not available | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | No |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Mobility Components | Yes | Not available |
| Starting Components | Recoil, Electric, Remote | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Battery and wheel kit | Oil and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | Not available |
| Part Number | EM5000SXK3AN | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Honda EM5000SX is a 5000-watt 120/240V generator equipped with CO-MINDER™, providing 7,000 watts for 10 seconds to start larger equipment. It features a long run time of up to 10.5 hours, electric start, and Bluetooth® capability via the Honda My Generator app. | The Ryobi RY904500 is a 3600-watt portable gasoline generator, delivering 4500 starting watts. It features a 212cc OHV engine, a 4-gallon fuel tank providing up to 10 hours of runtime at 50% load, and is RV-ready with a 120V 30A RV outlet. |
