GENMAX Generator,EPA Compliant, Eco-Mode Feature, Ultra Lightweight for Backup Home Use & Camping

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Customers find the generator impressively quiet, lightweight, and powerful with 8000 continuous running watts, starting easily on first pull, and consider it well worth the price. The build quality receives positive feedback, with one customer noting its suitability for electric power tools. However, the functionality and durability receive mixed reviews – while some say it works great, others report it won't start, and several customers mention the unit would constantly die while in use.

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237 customers mention quietness, 200 positive, 37 negative

Customers find the generator impressively quiet, with one mentioning that it barely makes noise during nighttime operation, and another noting that the eco mode makes it even quieter.

…The good thing is, this is quiet. It has not stopped running, but does not give me too much comfort in its reliability while camping….Read more

…Inverter generator s provide more even and consistent power, it is very quiet, and the eco mode allows a huge gas savings , and longer life…Read more

…Does not run smoothly. Is pretty quiet, light for the size and would get 5 stars if it ran smooth. Returned will spend a little more for a Generac.Read more

…It’s super quiet compared to a Honda that I wore out, it’s very close. I couldn’t tell the difference. The best part is this was a 3rd of the price….Read more

192 customers mention build quality, 150 positive, 42 negative

Customers praise the generator's build quality, describing it as the best they've used, with one customer noting it performs well with electric power tools.

This is really a great generator. Is not heavy but,Manageable for me.it has over 3000 operating watts. It is so easy to pull….Read more

Great little generator runs the 15,000 BTU AC unit and electric water heater on our travel trailer at the same time no problems….Read more

What a great product. Very quiet and ran all night without using much gas. Very efficient! I recommend this product.Read more

Junk . All ready Broke sparkplug in it when buy new .won't run already. brand new out the box. Got it to run weeks later….Read more

88 customers mention weight, 79 positive, 9 negative

Customers appreciate the generator's lightweight design, noting it matches the weight of a 2000-watt model.

…the ego mode saved gas didnt have to fill up as much. it is light weight not loud a life saver. great first time owning a generator….Read more

I like how small and light this generator is, but it uses much more gas than the description says it does. I was using it for tailgating….Read more

Lightweight and easily transported and stowed. Powers a trailer A/C and because of its size was also easily stored in storage area when not using it.Read more

This is easy enough, weight wise for me to pick up. The noise level is tolerable. It’s very handy to have in case of power outages….Read more

86 customers mention value for money, 66 positive, 20 negative

Customers find the generator well worth its price and consider it a great investment.

Great value, super quiet!…Read more

…He told me everything I wanted to know about this Generator. Great price and look forward to using it this summer! Thanks Gavin, for the info!Read more

Good value and cranks up no problem. Have tested on camper and it is working well on keeping the camper up and running….Read more

What a waste of money. I just got it and it will not run. The co2 sensor goes off immediately and sits out down….Read more

82 customers mention start time, 59 positive, 23 negative

Customers consistently report that the generator starts easily on the first pull.

…Lightweight, starts easy and in eco mode it is amazingly quite and its barely audible 30 -40 feet away so its not annoying to people on shore.Read more

First need came with Hurricane Milton. Started right up and ran like a charm. Used for a 6000 btu window ac and a desk top computer with no problems….Read more

Hard to start once out of gas And no gas haveRead more

…Fit and finish are good and starts on first pull. Have run it for two hours straight with AC on and noise level was not too obnoxious….Read more

79 customers mention power output, 60 positive, 19 negative

Customers appreciate the generator's power output, with its 8000 continuous running watts and high wattage capability, and one customer notes it can run a 15,000 BTU AC unit.

It is big and powerful I have a snow cone truck and it powers everything and then some! It’s as “quiet” as a generator this size can be.Read more

…It has plenty of power to run both 15000 roof AC units, microwave and blow dryer. The inverter helps for protecting our electronics….Read more

…With almost 8000 continuous running watts and a 50 amp plug, it easily powers my entire house, even my 3-ton air conditioner….Read more

The power output is lower than advertised, making it insufficient for my needs.Read more

302 customers mention functionality, 179 positive, 123 negative

Customers report mixed experiences with the generator's functionality, with some saying it runs great while others mention it won't start at all.

I bought this for a camping trip with my travel trailer. It works great but if you are looking for super quiet go with a Honda….Read more

The portable generator is disappointing—low power output and unreliable. It struggles to handle even small loads and is noisy….Read more

…A couple mos later now I'm happy w the purchase , its been reliable and starts super easy….Read more

…I prepped it with gas and oil and then pulled my ass off and it would not start, I did not want to take it apart as I was afraid it would affect…Read more

140 customers mention lasted time, 31 positive, 109 negative

Customers report significant reliability issues with the generator, noting that it stops working after a few minutes of use, shuts down unexpectedly, and stops producing electricity entirely.

No spark. Genmax sent me to a local fixit shop who told me he didn’t have a clue. Last week I bought a Honda from a local dealer. Duh!Read more

Constantly dies, overheats and shuts down and drinks gas like it’s going out of style. Has a hard time running 1 RV ac unit….Read more

This generator is noisy and unreliable. It frequently stalls and doesn’t provide consistent power.Read more

…If given the chance, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase it again. Its reliability and efficiency truly stood out, making it a valuable asset in times…Read more


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UPDATE 2: It has now been 2 years and 6 months since the purchase of this generator and it still runs great. It still only has about 80 hours on it, averaging my use to 32 hours per year. This unit is now at an even LOWER price than when I bought it making it a better deal. I make sure to use ehtanol free gas, run it for 30 minutes a month with load and change the oil every 40 hours. I would still purchase again. UPDATE: I bought this generator in April of '22 and it is now November '22. The generator has been great all summer and went on several trips to power our 22' camper. With the hour meter I installed, I've racked up 40 hours of run time and its worked great, running the trailers AC and anything else we've needed. I still recommend this unit for the money. I'm also getting about 4 hours of run time with heavy load. I’m going to compare this to the Honda eu2000 I’ve had experience with and a Wen4500 that I recently bought. -You wont find more generator for less money than this right here- This gen will run 2800 watts continuously (on the upper end) and will surge 3000(or 3200) depending on if you’re looking at the box or the machine. If you’re curious what it will run, look on YouTube. Gavin’s garage has a great video of its capability. This thing is quiet – my Apple Watch shows around 59-61db at 23’ in grass. Mind you this is on eco, but it’s about as loud as a window AC from that distance. It’s touching Honda territory with more wattage. For this price and wattage, you can’t get any better. I’ll be using this at camp grounds to run a 13,500btu camper AC and some other items. This is also a nice backup in case power goes out. My previous gen, an open frame Wen 4500, had all the power I’d need and about 20 more db’s. Most campgrounds don’t like that so this genmax is perfect. As far as portability goes, full of gas it’s about 56lbs and is easily totable with the handle up top. If you’re looking for a strong and quiet generator for any occasion, this should be on the list. Granted, it’s cheap price may mean parts are not as durable compared to a Honda, but most of the internals on these generators are made in bulk and just rebranded. I’ve had zero issues yet. One thing I do wish this gen had was a display with some info. I went ahead and installed a runlead hour meter (8$) on the top. This allows me to see how much runtime the machines had for break in and oil changes. I did a lot of research over a two month period to find the right gen for my needs and this fits the bill in almost every way. If you’re on the fence, buy it!

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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2025

    Style: GM1200iVerified Purchase

    75 hrs in and this thing has been a life saver. I bought it as a just in case for a trip we were taking our camper on to run the A/C and charge the batteries because we didnt know if there would be a power hook-up, since our campers A/C unit only uses ~500 watts the GM1200i was the perfect size. The morning that the generator was set to arrive a plane took out some power lines leaving us without power and to make things better it was the hottest day of the year. The generator showed up about 1PM and I spent the next couple hours doing a break in of it. 1hr zero load, oil change, 1 hr 25-50% load, oil change, and then 1 hour 50-75% load and then an oil change. That was perfect timing as it was getting to the hottest part of the day when we could plug in the camper and use the camper AC and watch some TV to cool down and this generator did perfect. We did have it at about 900w for about 30 min while the camper batteries recharged and we ran the AC and the TV but once the batteries charged we went back down to about 550w and it ran all night until ~4 am when the power was restored. We did also end up needing it on our trip and we ran it at night and for an hour or so and during the day when we had to plug in laptops and such to do a little work and this generator handled it like a champ. It is very quite as we are unable to hear it in the camper even when it is just out side of the door, we even had someone stop by and comment one of the times we were running it during the day and about how quite it was even under 50-60% load. This generator is also really good on gas for the entire week we were out we only used right about 4gal of gas ( 4 of the 8 nights we just used to charge the batteries to run the inverter since it cooled off and we didnt need the AC at night). When we got there we had about 14hrs on it and we left with 74 hrs so that is about 15hrs on a gallon of gas at 25-60% load.
    The only con I have about this generator is that the plastic access panel for the air filter is very loose and will fall off while running, I put tape over the clips to hold them it just it was be nice if the clips were spread just a little bigger so they would catch better.
    TDLR: Very quite, does it job very well and it very fuel efficient. I do recommend doing some kind of break in process on it as the first 4 oil changes did have a good amount of glitter in the oil but by the 4th oil change it looked normal. I personally did oil changes every hour for the first 3 hours and then about every 25 hours after that. If you need a small generator to run lighter loads I don't think you can go wrong with this one.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024

    Style: GM2800iSACVerified Purchase

    *UPDATED 6 Months Later*
    I am so pleased with this little generator. Since my original review of using this generator for running compressor and power tools, I finally had the opportunity to run it for the purpose I bought it for; running a small air conditioner at my no-power hunting camp. The generator performed exactly as expected, and was able to run the small 5,000 BTU air conditioner as well as some lights and providing me an AC outlet in my hunt camp camper for my phone charger for 6+ hours in 90 degree temperatures on the one gallon of gas. The generator is light enough for me to transport wherever I need it, so I have used it to run power tools on other "in the woods" projects to run my saw and nailer, electric landscaping tools and other plug-in equipment at my hunting stands. My latest experiment involved trying to run the electric systems on my 17" popup camper on this generator. With the 13,500 BTU rooftop air conditioner, as well as the Absorption-type fridge, and the main lights (2x LED banks) the generator was able to run everything. Once the AC ran through its start up cycle (large, temporary draw) and went to steady draw of about 1300 watts to run, I was able to run everything in eco mode, and did not overload the generator. I am incredibly pleased with the output of this generator and the small fuel consumption, small footprint, and relatively quiet operation. I would definitely purchase this again if I had need to replace this unit, or if I had increased power consumption.
    *ORIGINAL REVIEW*
    I purchased this generator on a Lightning Deal. It was a little bigger than what I wanted. I needed a small generator to run a 5000 BTU window AC on a camper I use at hunt camp. I was looking at the smaller Genmax generator (1200) but saw this one at basically the same price. This last weekend I had the opportunity to put it through its paces helping a friend build a cabin on a remote property he has. This generator was able to run a compressor (to run a framing nailer) as well as a chop saw for cutting dimensional lumber for framing, and a circular saw for cutting zip board. We even had an extra outlet we used to charge power tool batteries. The generator would struggle just a little bit if the air compressor and the chop saw ran at the same time, but it would catch up quickly and push on through. We ran the generator continuously for 6 hours on the single tank of gas. While its primary purpose will be to run the AC unit, I am now confident that I will be able to also run lights and perhaps even some appliances at the hunt camp trailer. The generator was quiet enough to be able to have a conversation standing next to it without really raising your voice. In fact, it was quieter than either the air compressor or the chop saw when they were running. All in all, I am very happy with its performance over the weekend, and I'm sure it will be more than adequate for what it was originally purchased for.

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    Reviewed in Mexico on September 15, 2023

    Style: GM2000iVerified Purchase

    Fácul de desplazar adonde se requiere corriente. Trabaja muy bien, bastante silencioso. Le conecté digerentes aparatos (incl. Compu) Todo bien.



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Product Summary: GENMAX Generator,EPA Compliant, Eco-Mode Feature, Ultra Lightweight for Backup Home Use & Camping

From GENMAX
【Powerful Engine And Safe For Sensitive Electronics 】The GENMAX 1200 Starting Watts Inverter Generator is powered by a 57cc 4- stroke OHV gas engine,with inverter technology produce 1200 Starting Watts/ 1000 Running Watts clean power (less than 3% THD), confidently connect your sensitive electronics such as TV, lights, fans, small power tools and more on camping trips, etc.
【Ultralight And Small Size】At only 25.3pounds, GM1200i is one of the lightest 1000w inverter in this industry. The sturdy handle makes it easy to carry for long distance.
【Extremely Quiet,Fuel Efficient】 As Low as 58 dBA Noise Output with 25% loading at 23 feets, and up to 6.5 Hours of Run Time with 50% loading on a 0.66 Gallon Gas Tank – Features “Economy Mode” for Maximum Fuel Efficiency.
【Power Panel】Includes low oil alarm, overload alarm,Co warning light and output indicator features “Eco mode” for conserving energy and maximum fuel efficiency ,120V/20A outlets and one5V / 1A outlets , one 5V / 2.1A outlets ,parallel ready.
【CO Detect Shutdown】 Includes CO Detect shutdown sensor for Prevention of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.

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GENMAX Generator,EPA Compliant, Eco-Mode Feature, Ultra Lightweight for Backup Home Use & Camping
GENMAX Generator,EPA Compliant, Eco-Mode Feature, Ultra Lightweight for Backup Home Use & Camping

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