Honeywell HW2000i Portable Inverter Generator Review
Resembling more of a gas canister than an actual generator - the Honeywell HW2000i packs a surprising punch when it comes to home power portable generators.
Given that the product has recently had its priced slashed; we decided to give it a go to test whether the new price correctly aligns it in the overall market for home based power producers. The results of these tests are included below.
Honeywell HW2000i Specifications & Features
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Honeywell HW2000i 2,100 Watt 125cc 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator (CARB Compliant)
List Price: 2 new from $650.00  
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Eligible for free shipping!Power Output
The Honeywell HW2000i features a 4 stroke engine which is capable of producing 2000 watts of power at any one time. This is certainly not a "miracle" figure - but then again it's not at the bottom of the list either.
Obviously, you won't be able to power everything in your house with 2,000 watts - so therefore, you will need to limit power consumption if you are relying on the Honeywell HW2000i as your sole power source at any one time.
Engine Details
The HW2000i is powered by a 4 stroke, 125cc engine which is air cooled and weighs in at 58 pounds. The engine itself has a padded muffler - which prevents excess noise. During our tests, we recorded a noise - at full power - of just 61dB's.
The petrol tank allows for 1.5 gallons of gas to be loaded in to the Honeywell HW2000i at any one time - and this will be enough for 5 hours of run time at 1,000 watts generation.
Honeywell - the manufacturer - has pointed out that the engine is built with top quality materials which should give the model a very long lifetime. Obviously we couldn't test this - so we are hoping that it will be true.
Onboard Technology
The most prominent feature when it comes to technology on the Honeywell HW2000i is the energy efficiency. With a Smart Start system and indication lights offering low oil notifications, overload, and economy mode indications - you are hardly go wrong.
The economy mode basically just ramps down the performance of the generator - causing it to consume less petrol - but also causing a lower output. This is perfect for when you only need to power a single device from the generator - which requires less than 2,000 watts.
Our Rating of Honeywell HW2000i Portable Inverter Generator
We wouldn't recommend the Honeywell HW2000i if you are needing a generator solution for your entire household. Instead, this model is most suited for recreational use - such as when camping, tailgating, or RVing.
Assuming that you do use it for these latter purposes, the Honeywell HW2000i receives 4 stars from us. We felt that the manufacturer was holding back a bit with the power output, and even though the price has been significantly reduced - a small amount more could buy you something with enough energy to power most of your house. Overall though - this is a solid and sturdy generator, which will no doubt have a long life, and provide much needed power in a reliable fashion, when necessary.
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