The catch
Honda EU2200i Super Quiet Inverter Generator
Expect gasoline as the only fuel, a recoil starter and 120V only.
Side by side
Honda EU2200i vs Champion 201183: Champion is lighter to carry and accepts propane, and Honda adds monitoring
Quick verdict
Take Honda for its monitoring workflow, or Champion for its lighter dual-fuel package.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
A running load of 1,500W on gasoline
Nominal margin is 300W for EU2200i and 350W for 201183. A negative number means the continuous rating has been exceeded.
Where this comes from
The measured total running load is assumed to be 1500W on gasoline. Margin = fuel-specific running watts minus 1500. Starting transients, altitude, temperature, power factor and per-leg limits are left out.
The catch
Champion 2500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Shield
240V loads are out, as is any home transfer setup that needs split phase.
Honda EU2200i Super Quiet Inverter Generator
- Why pick it
- Honda Bluetooth monitoring and stop is the draw
- Gasoline alone is the factory fuel choice you want
- The catch
- Expect gasoline as the only fuel, a recoil starter and 120V only.
Champion 2500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Shield
- Why pick it
- You require propane support in a lighter body
- Factory options of gasoline and propane are what you want
- The catch
- 240V loads are out, as is any home transfer setup that needs split phase.
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What this page compares
Use fuel-specific power, starting demand, voltage and connection limits to compare the EU2200i and 201183 before you pick a generator.
Take Honda for its monitoring workflow, or Champion for its lighter dual-fuel package.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A continuous gasoline load of 1,500W
On gasoline, Honda is rated 1800W continuous and 2200W maximum. Champion has 50W more continuous capacity and 300W more starting capacity, which makes motor-start demand matter more than the small running gap.
- Honda EU2200i Super Quiet Inverter Generator
- Depends
- Champion 2500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Shield
- Depends
Moving the generator and starting it when the power is out
Champion 201183 can run on propane, at 1665W continuous. As supplied, Honda EU2200i takes only gasoline, and aftermarket conversions are left out of this comparison.
- Honda EU2200i Super Quiet Inverter Generator
- Depends
- Champion 2500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Shield
- Depends
Hooking up the specified appliances or the home inlet
Champion weighs 39lb, against 47.4lb for Honda. Honda’s app handles monitoring and stopping but does not drive an electric remote-start motor.
- Honda EU2200i Super Quiet Inverter Generator
- Depends
- Champion 2500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Shield
- Depends
On propane, the Champion keeps 90% of its running rating
On propane, Champion keeps 1665 of its 1850 gasoline running watts, which is a 10% reduction. This record lists no factory propane rating for Honda.
- Honda EU2200i Super Quiet Inverter Generator
- Depends
- Champion 2500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Shield
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
A running load of 1,500W on gasoline
Nominal margin is 300W for EU2200i and 350W for 201183. A negative number means the continuous rating has been exceeded.
How we worked this out
The measured total running load is assumed to be 1500W on gasoline. Margin = fuel-specific running watts minus 1500. Starting transients, altitude, temperature, power factor and per-leg limits are left out.
A total starting event of 2,300W
Measured against this separately specified total starting demand, EU2200i has -100W of published peak margin and 201183 has 200W.
How we worked this out
Take the combined load during one motor start as 2300W, counting the appliances already running. Subtract 2300 from the gasoline starting rating. That shows nothing about surge duration or whether the motor starts successfully.
On propane, the Champion keeps 90% of its running rating
On propane, Champion keeps 1665 of its 1850 gasoline running watts, which is a 10% reduction. This record lists no factory propane rating for Honda.
How we worked this out
1665 ÷ 1850 = 0.90. With a 1500W load, Champion has 165W left on propane and 350W left on gasoline.
Plug in your numbers
Can either generator run what you need?
This checks hard limits only. Personal preferences are left out of the math.
Honda EU2200i Super Quiet Inverter Generator
Does not work with your numbersOn gasoline, it is rated for 1,800 running and 2,200 starting watts. With reserve, your load plan calls for 1,200 watts running and 2,900 watts starting.
Champion 2500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Shield
Does not work with your numbersOn gasoline, it is rated for 1,850 running and 2,500 starting watts. With reserve, your load plan calls for 1,200 watts running and 2,900 watts starting.
The estimate adds up the running watts of everything on at once, the biggest single startup surge and 15% headroom. Check each appliance label before you rely on it. Never run a fuel-burning generator indoors, in a garage or near doors, windows or vents.
Option A
Honda, EU2200ITAN
EU2200i Super Quiet Inverter Generator
Running output on gasoline is 1,800 watts, with 2,200 watts available for starting. It runs on gasoline.
- Best for
- run a refrigerator and essential lights while staying light enough for one person to lift
Facts we checked
- It supplies 1,800 running watts and 2,200 starting watts on gasoline.
- Gasoline is its fuel.
- Inverter power electronics produce its output.
Option B
Champion, 201183
2500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Shield
Gasoline delivers 1,850 running watts and 2,500 starting watts, and propane is an alternative fuel.
- Best for
- run a refrigerator and essential lights while storing propane in place of gasoline
Facts we checked
- On gasoline, running output is 1,850 watts and starting output is 2,500 watts.
- Gasoline and propane both work as fuel.
- Inverter power electronics produce its output.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Honda EU2200i Super Quiet Inverter Generator | Champion 2500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Shield | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running and starting output on gasoline | 1,800W running / 2,200W starting | 1,850W running / 2,500W starting | Each of continuous load and brief starting demand has its own limit. |
| Factory fuel choices | Gasoline only | Gasoline and propane | Use the output rating for the fuel you have on hand. |
| Starting system | Recoil with Bluetooth stop and monitoring | Recoil with EZ Start dial | How easy it is to start is a separate matter from how the generator is carried. |
| Handling layout | 47.4lb carry-handle body | 39lb carry-handle body | Look at the route out of storage and how it will get into a vehicle. |
| Connection panel | 120V duplex 20A outlet on standard EU2200i | 120V duplex 5-20R, RV outlet needs optional parallel kit | Match the exact receptacle, breaker and cord to the system you intend. |
| Gasoline tank | 0.95 gallons | 1.1 gallons | Runtime at your load cannot be worked out from tank size alone. |
| Power regulation | Inverter, Inverter-regulated AC | Inverter, Under 3% | Check waveform requirements specific to the load. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Honda EU2200i Super Quiet Inverter Generator
- Its 1,800 running watts are enough for a refrigerator, lights, electronics and small appliances, but not for well pumps or whole-home circuits.
With Champion 2500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Shield
- Output is sized for a short list of essentials rather than for several major appliances at the same time.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Honda Bluetooth monitoring and stop is the draw
Go with Honda EU2200i Super Quiet Inverter Generator. On gasoline, Honda is rated 1800W continuous and 2200W maximum. Champion has 50W more continuous capacity and 300W more starting capacity, which makes motor-start demand matter more than the small running gap.
You require propane support in a lighter body
Go with Champion 2500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Shield. Champion 201183 can run on propane, at 1665W continuous. As supplied, Honda EU2200i takes only gasoline, and aftermarket conversions are left out of this comparison.
Decision guide
How to decide
Pick Honda for monitoring, or Champion for a lighter dual-fuel package.
Plan loads around the fuel you use
On gasoline, Honda is rated 1800W continuous and 2200W maximum. Champion has 50W more continuous capacity and 300W more starting capacity, which makes motor-start demand matter more than the small running gap.
How ownership differs in practice
Champion 201183 can run on propane, at 1665W continuous. As supplied, Honda EU2200i takes only gasoline, and aftermarket conversions are left out of this comparison.
Verify the connection and setup
Champion weighs 39lb, against 47.4lb for Honda. Honda’s app handles monitoring and stopping but does not drive an electric remote-start motor.
What this page can’t tell you
- Specification arithmetic is behind these figures. Nobody ran measured generator or motor-start tests to get them.
- Altitude, temperature, fuel supply and individual 120V leg limits are all things that can cut usable output.
- Running a generator in a garage, indoors or under an enclosed shelter stays unsafe even when it has CO shutoff.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the generator sets we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 3 of the 24 models checked meet every need here: “Power a refrigerator and the essential lights” and “Have one person lift it”.
3 models fit, out of 24 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Power a refrigerator and the essential lights” and “Have one person lift it”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Honda EU2200i Super Quiet Inverter Generator |
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| Champion 2500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Shield |
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