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Generators are one of those essentials you don’t want to need, but when you do, you’ll be glad to have one. Rather than being caught unprepared in a winter storm or surprise outage, you can get a reliable model on sale with these Cyber Monday generator deals.

We’ve spent plenty of time testing gas, dual-fuel, and solar power stations to find the best portable generators, and a few of our top picks are marked way down. Our favorite budget gas model — the Champion 4375-Watt Dual Fuel RV Ready Portable Generator — is on sale for $299 (38% off). It’s powerful enough to handle major appliances, such as a fridge, or smaller appliances alongside a well pump. Prefer to skip the fuel storage altogether or want something safe to use indoors? There are excellent Cyber Monday generator deals on battery and solar options, too. The Anker Solix F3800 Portable Power Station is 56% off, which is an all-time low for a powerhouse that can run a full-size refrigerator.

Keep scrolling for more excellent Cyber Monday generator deals. While we’ve only tested the Champion, Honda, and Anker generators, the other deals below are from dependable manufacturers. And if you’re in full shopping mode, don’t miss our complete roundup of the Cyber Monday deals across every category.

The best Cyber Monday deals on generators

Gas generators pack the most punch, but they do come with a couple of caveats: They need plenty of ventilation and cannot be used indoors. You’ll also want to keep extra fuel on hand in case you’re unable to reach a gas station. While the highest-capacity generators we tested aren’t on sale, our favorite compact pick, the Honda EU2200i Portable Generator, is $100 off for Cyber Monday.

If you’d prefer something quieter, cleaner, or safer to run indoors, solar and electric generators might be a better choice. These are essentially large rechargeable batteries that can be charged via a wall outlet, car battery, or solar panels. They don’t match the sheer power of gas models, but they’re incredibly convenient for essentials.

FAQs

What type of generator should I buy?

Take a minute to think about what you’d want to run in the event of a power outage. The right generator for you depends on how much electricity your essentials require and where you plan to use it.

Gas and propane generators are the go-to options for raw power. They can run large appliances or power an entire room, but they require fuel to operate. Fuel can be hard to come by after a storm, so you’ll want to have it on hand before an emergency arises. These models must always be used outdoors for safety. Newer dual-fuel models give you more flexibility because you can switch between gas and propane, depending on which fuel you have on hand.

Electric and solar generators, also known as portable power stations, are basically big batteries that can be recharged from a wall outlet, car battery, or solar panels. They’ll get the job done if you want to power smaller essentials, like phones, laptops, and mini fridges, and they’re safe to use indoors. Please keep in mind that they’re not designed to power large appliances for long stretches.

You’ll also see both conventional and inverter generators. Conventional models are typically cheaper and more straightforward, while inverter generators automatically adjust their power output to match the demand. That makes them more fuel-efficient, much quieter, and safer for sensitive electronics such as laptops and medical devices.

What size generator should I buy?

The easiest way to determine the size of the generator you need is to list the items you want to run simultaneously, along with their wattage.

The Home Depot provides an easy formula: Running Wattage (R) + Starting Wattage (R × 3) = Total Wattage Needed.

Most portable generators can only power a few essentials at once. If your goal is to keep your entire home humming along as if nothing happened, you’ll want to consider a whole-home backup generator.

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