This Amazon best seller is a top-notch portable generator that falls well under $200. Not being heavy on your pocket doesn’t mean any compromise on the quality it renders. Boasting of 1500 Watts power with a surge of 2000 Watts, this generator can run for a formidable 10 hours on a full gas tank (1.5 gallons) and at 50% load. The 80cc single-cylinder OHV engine is durable as are all products from the Champion banner and the easy-start feature won’t let you down on a cold morning.

The design is complete with a matte-finished steel frame that can start the test of time and the gauges on the control panel make for a great display. The outlet hosts 120 Volts to household appliances. The generator is highly portable at 68 pounds.

Another winner on the list, the WEN 56180 is a little generator with some solid power to power your appliances during emergencies. With a 4-stroke OHV and 95cc air-cooling engine, the WEN is a great catch if you need a generator that comes along with reliability and high-end fuel efficiency so that you get your returns on investment as soon as possible. The engine delivers 1800 Watts on surge and 1500 Watts continuous power. The gas tank bears the capacity of 1.45 gallons and runs for a good 7.5 hours under 50% load.

The design is compact, making it one of the lightest on the list. At 50 pounds, the engine and the metal frame around can be a good addition to your electric room. The control panel has two 120-Volts AC wall outlets and a cigarette lighter styled 12-Volts DC port for all the low power appliances is a great bet to have in a portable generator.

The PowerPro 56101 is only portable generator that provides the least amount of power on this list, but not that small an amount to not have the privilege of this list. Running continuously at 900 Watts and with a surge of 1000 Watts, this PowerPro model is extremely crowd-friendly for the price it sells at. Weighing less than 36 pounds, it is highly easy to maneuver around and easy to handle as well. There are rubber pads that provide extra footing and edges its appeal for those looking for a small and cheap generator for small appliances.

This generator uses a combination of fuel and oil for its power needs, freeing from all the oil-changing activities. The 63cc engine is a 2-stroke and 2 HP power machine that helps the generator be an ideal for tailgating or camping, powering you up for 5 hours at 50% load.

This generator is a boom of power coming out of a sleek design and a low cost. It is ideal for those seeking to power their houses during emergencies or blackout, all at a lower cost. Surging at 2000 Watts and running continuously at 1400 Watts, this 53-pound portable generator is host to 2.6 HP, 87cc, 4-stroke OHV engine that sends out power to two 120-Volt AC outlets and one 12-Volt DC outlet.

The design makes it easy to handle and allows for good storage capabilities. With a recoil starter, the 1.2-gallon gas tank powers up appliances for a good 9 hours at a 50% load.

PowerStroke brings to you a renewed model that readily outputs a great 1100 Watts of running power and 1400 Watts of surge power for times when you need to get those appliances up and running during emergencies. Another small-sized powerful machine in the top 5, this portable generator houses a 79.8cc OHV engine to die for. With two 120-Volts AC outlets, you will be able to run multiple appliances when required, especially for powering up work-site tools and even camping, the gas-powered generator can be your way to go. The gas tank fills up to 1.2 gallons and enables the generator to work for 8 hours at 50% load.