Although hurricanes and typhoons do not always happen, the forces of nature are very much inevitable. When that happens and the power line gets cut off, the best thing to hope for is that the house is equipped with the necessary tools in order to survive.

Portable generators, although do not need to be used quite often, are the epitome of being always ready for anything to happen because in the dire need for electricity, those generators will save you.

It is a good thing that these generators are also portable as it allows for more versatile uses like when planning a trip somewhere or maybe just needing it for something in the backyard where the plug can't reach. Either way, portable generators serve a variety of uses.

5 Best Portable Generators 2020

Picking out the right generator should not be that hard. First, look at the specs to check what the generator is capable of doing. It is also important to consider both pros and cons of the generator. These are the things you have to decide if you can handle and if it is still worth buying. Here are the best portable generators this 2020:

1. Westinghouse WGEN7500 Portable Generator

This portable generator peaks at 9,500 watts and weighs 192 pounds. Its fuel tank size can hold up to 6.6 gallons and can run for up to 16 hours in total.

The pros of this generator is the 9,500-watt capacity along with the really large 6.6 fuel tank that can hold quite the amount of fuel. The generator also comes with a very convenient remote start that allows you to use it from inside of your home or wherever you are as long as you are not too far. They also come with a 3-year warranty along with lifetime support.

The cons, however, is that it weighs almost 200 pounds which makes it a little less portable than desired. There are also complaints from other customers regarding the customer service being hard to contact.

2. DuroStar DS4000S Portable Generator

This portable generator peaks at 4,000 watts and is only 94 pounds in weight. It can hold all the way up to 4 gallons and can run for all the way up to 8 hours in total.

Pros: These generators is the best worth-it price for the given power and the weight is really bearable at only 94 pounds. It's definitely camping and RV-ready and already approved for use in all of the 50 states.

Cons: However, the wheels is not included in the generator set. This means that the wheel kit has to be bought separately. Also, this has the shortest run time recorded per tank in comparison to other portable generators in this review.

3. Generac 7680 GP6500 Portable Generator

This portable generator peaks at a total of 8,125 watts and weighs all the way up to 177 pounds. However, it has a fuel tank size of 6.9 gallons that allow it to run for up to 10.5 hours.

Pros: This portable generator is powerful, peaking at 8,125 watts. It is also very easy to assemble and use, and it definitely has a large capacity fuel tank.

Cons: However, it is still very heavy at 177 pounds. There have been reports of damaged products due to the lack of careful packaging and also freight shipping. Another problem is its inefficiency that despite being 23 pounds lighter than the first portable generator, it is only running at 10.5 hours as opposed to 16 hours. It also uses more fuel at 6.9 gallons as opposed to the first 6.6 gallons.

4. Champion Power Equipment RV Ready Portable Generator

This portable generator peaks at up to 4,375 watts and weighs a heavy 219 pounds with a fuel tank size that can hold 6.1 gallons and can run for up to 12 hours.

Pros: This generator uses a remote start, and uses a built-in Cold Start Technology for easy starts in different cold weather. It is also very low cost compared to the other products. It includes a 3-year warranty and also a free lifetime support.

Cons: It is quite noisy in comparison to the other portable generators and some customers complained of damaged machines upon their arrival.

5. Yamaha EF2000iSv2 Portable Inverter

This portable generator peaks at 2,000 watts and only weighs 44 pounds. The fuel tank size is up to 1.1 gallons and can run for up to 10.5 hours in total.

Pros: It is small and very portable as well as fuel efficient. A 1.1 gallon fuel tank can run for up to 10.5 hours? That's a really good thing in comparison to the other generators.

Cons: The generator is quite noisy in comparison to the other generators mentioned. Its 1,600 running watts could be enough to power the projects but definitely not the whole house.

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These portable generators are all good deals and it's really up to you to decide which one works best for you. Here are a few tips to help you decide which one to choose:

• Initial Price

The starting price for the portable generator is the first thing to think about. Of course, you don't want to overspend for a generator.

• Functionality

What is your purpose in buying a generator? How many watts is ideal for that type of use? Don't go over, or under what you need. Although, some people would argue that it's better to be safe than sorry and go for the biggest wattage.

• Practicality and Cost-Over-Time

What is the fuel efficiency and how many gallons are needed for certain projects? Some portable generators are more efficient than others.

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Written by Urian Buenconsejo