Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Predator 3500 and the Honda EU3200i.
But before checking out explanations regarding their power, portability, and features, here's a table that summarizes the main pros of each of these 2 generators:
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As the Honda EU3200i and the Predator 3500 do not share the same manufacturer, their overall build and technology in use can vary.
Power Comparison
The following charts are provided to show you at a glance how the main specs of the Predator 3500 compare to the Honda EU3200i.
- Engine: The 212cc engine of the Predator 3500 is significantly bigger than the Honda EU3200i's engine, which has a displacement of 130cc.
- Power: With a running wattage of 3,000 W, the Predator 3500 will allow to power more appliances and tools than the 2,600 running watts of the Honda EU3200i. Moreover, compared to the 3,200 starting watts of the Honda EU3200i, the Predator 3500 and its starting wattage of 3,500 W will give more power to start the appliances which require an additional boost to get their motor running.
- Runtime: When loaded to 25% of their max capacity, the Predator 3500 offers a higher runtime on a full tank than the Honda EU3200i: it can operate for up to 11 hours, whereas the Honda EU3200i offers a maximum runtime of 8.6 hours.
- Fuel Efficiency: With a gasoline consumption at 25% load of 0.14 GPH (gallon per hour), the Honda EU3200i is more fuel efficient than the Predator 3500 and its 0.24 GPH. The former's operation will therefore cost less in terms of the money spent on gasoline. Inverter generators like these 2 are of the most fuel efficient (and quiet) type.
- THD: Both generators offer a low THD (<5% for the Predator 3500 and <3% for the Honda EU3200i) and are therefore perfectly suitable to safely power your sensitive electronic devices.
- Noise: With 54 dBA, the noise emitted by the Honda EU3200i is slightly lower than the 56 dBA of the Predator 3500. While this difference could seem insignificant, the former should still be easier on your ears.
Portability Comparison
- Bulkiness: With dimensions of L22.5" x W12" x H17.8", the Honda EU3200i offers a much more compact experience of power generation than the Predator 3500 and its L22.8" x W17.3" x H20".
- Weight: Weighing 59.1 lbs, the EU3200i is much lighter than the 102 lbs of the 3500.
- Portability: As the Predator 3500 benefits from a built-in set of wheels, it is easier to move it once on the ground than the Honda EU3200i, because the latter doesn't have one. The Predator 3500 has a double handle and the Honda EU3200i a standard handle, to help you better manipulate them.
Feature Comparison
- Starting System: These two devices can both be reliably started thanks to a conventional pull-start mechanism. However, the Predator 3500 also benefits from a convenient electric starter.
- EFI: The Honda EU3200i benefits from an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, which enhances its engine's reliability, lowers its fuel consumption, improves its startup, reduces its servicing, boosts its stale fuel resistance, and offers better altitude adaptability.
- Outlets: The Predator 3500 and the Honda EU3200i both offer 3 AC outlets. None of them feature GFCI outlets. The former also offers a DC output. In addition, it is worth noting that they both only produce 120V. For more detailed information regarding all their respective receptacles, refer to the Predator 3500's and the Honda EU3200i's product pages.
- Data Center & Fuel Gauge: Each of these 2 portable generators is equipped with a data center allowing you to conveniently monitor some aspects of the power output. Besides that, these 2 products are equipped with a fuel gauge allowing to see their fuel level at a glance. For the EU3200i, this fuel gauge is digital and part of the data center.
- Technology: They both benefit from a technology that monitors the ambient CO level. For the Predator 3500, it's the CO Secure technology, whereas it's the CO Minder for the Honda EU3200i. Besides that, the Honda EU3200i offers you greater convenience by allowing you to monitor its vital stats via the My Generator mobile app.
- Warranty: The Honda EU3200i benefits from a significantly longer warranty. It is covered for up to 3 years, while the Predator unit is only covered for up to 90 days without purchasing a warranty extension.
TL;DR
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