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Consumer Reports is the best place to come to find expert Generator reviews. We review different types of Generators. Our Generator reviews will help you decide what Generator is best for you.

Consumer Reports Generator reviews will provide you with recommended models based on the combination of price and performance. You can also subscribe for our Generator ratings where you will see our Generator reviews on Run time range (hrs.), Power delivery, Ease of use, Noise and Power quality. You will also see Consumer Reports take on each model of Generators that we review. This is a quick summary of what we think works well for this model, and possibly what doesn't.

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Generator Reviews from Consumer Reports

ratingsETQ PG60B12 Reviews
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ETQ PG60B12
Type: Portable generators
Summary:

This ETQ portable generator is propane-powered and is rated for 6,000 watts. It has:
• electric start
• fuel shutoff
• low-oil shutoff
• 4 power outlets

 
 
The ETQ PG60B12 Generator has the following features: Claimed output (watts), Fuel type, Weight (lbs.), Fuel shutoff, Low-oil shutoff, Electric start, Hour meter, Wheels, Fuel capacity and No. of power outlets.
ratingsGenerac CorePower 5837 Reviews
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Generac CorePower 5837
Type: Stationary generators
Summary:

This Generac stationary generator is natural-gas- or propane-powered and is rated for for 6,000 (natural gas) and 7,000 (propane) watts. It has:
• electric start
• fuel shutoff
• low-oil shutoff

This model includes a transfer switch. It requires professional installation.

 
 
The Generac CorePower 5837 Generator has the following features: Claimed output (watts), Fuel type, Fuel shutoff, Low-oil shutoff, Electric start, Low-oil shutoff has indicator light and Fuel capacity.
ratingsGentron GG3203 Reviews
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Gentron GG3203
Type: Portable generators
Summary:

This Gentron portable generator is diesel-powered and is rated for 5,000 watts. It has:
• electric start
• low-oil shutoff
• 4 power outlets

 
 
The Gentron GG3203 Generator has the following features: Claimed output (watts), Fuel type, Weight (lbs.), Low-oil shutoff, Electric start, Fuel gauge, Hour meter, Electric-start battery included, Wheels, Fuel capacity and No. of power outlets.
ratingsGenerac GP5500 5939 Reviews
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Generac GP5500 5939
Type: Portable generators
Summary:

This Generac portable generator is gasoline-powered and is rated for 5,500 watts. It has:
• fuel shutoff
• low-oil shutoff
• 5 power outlets

 
 
The Generac GP5500 5939 Generator has the following features: Claimed output (watts), Fuel type, Weight (lbs.), Fuel shutoff, Low-oil shutoff, Fuel gauge, Hour meter, Wheels, Fuel capacity and No. of power outlets.
ratingsGenerac XG7000E 5798 Reviews
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Generac XG7000E 5798
Type: Portable generators
Summary:

This Generac portable generator is gasoline-powered and is rated for 7,000 watts. It has:
• electric start
• fuel shutoff
• low-oil shutoff
• 5 power outlets

 
 
The Generac XG7000E 5798 Generator has the following features: Claimed output (watts), Fuel type, Weight (lbs.), Fuel shutoff, Low-oil shutoff, Electric start, Fuel gauge, Hour meter, Electric-start battery included, Wheels, Fuel capacity and No. of power outlets.