All reviews, ranked

Every generator, backup battery and transfer switch I've reviewed, ranked within its category. Tap a name for the full review, or check the current price on Amazon.

Best generators for home backup, ranked

  1. 1
    Westinghouse WGen11500DFc Best overall Dual fuel generator · 11,500W running · 5% THD
    4.6/5
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  2. 2
    Westinghouse WGen11500TFc Best tri-fuel Tri-fuel generator · 11,500W running · natural gas
    4.5/5
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  3. 3
    Honda EU2200i Best small inverter Inverter generator · 1,800W running · 48–57 dBA
    4.5/5
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  4. 4
    Westinghouse WGen10500DFc Best value Dual fuel generator · 10,500W running · CO sensor
    4.4/5
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  5. 5
    DuroMax XP12000EH Most outlets Dual fuel generator · 9,500W running · 50A outlet
    4.3/5
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  6. 6
    Yamaha EF2200iS Best for RVs Inverter generator · 1,800W running · 30A RV outlet
    4.3/5
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  7. 7
    Westinghouse WGen9500DF Lighter pick Dual fuel generator · 9,500W running · 50A outlet
    4.3/5
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  8. 8
    Oxseryn 12000W Open Frame Inverter Lightest clean power Inverter generator · 9,000W running · 159 lbs
    3.9/5
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Best battery backup and power stations, ranked

  1. 1
    EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 Best home battery Home battery · 4,096Wh · 4,000W · 240V
    4.5/5
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  2. 2
    Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus Most battery output Home battery · 3,840Wh · 6,000W · 240V
    4.4/5
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  3. 3
    Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Best budget battery Portable power station · 1,024Wh · 2,000W
    4.4/5
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  4. 4
    Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 Best mid-size battery Portable power station · 2,042Wh · 2,200W
    4.3/5
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  5. 5
    Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Biggest battery Home battery · 5,040Wh · 7,200W · 240V
    4.2/5
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  6. 6
    BLUETTI Apex 300 Best value battery Home battery · 2,765Wh · 3,840W · 240V
    4.2/5
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Best transfer switches

  1. 1
    Westinghouse WATS200 Automatic Transfer Switch Best automatic switch Automatic transfer switch · 200A · auto-starts generator
    4.3/5
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