I have two small Honda 2000s and love them. Have not heard great things about Husky. I think I remember a Husky recall a few years back. Generac often seems to come up as a good option that's not as expensive as Honda.

Not sure what stock you put in Consumer Reports, but here are the top "recommended" portable generators. The last number is the score out of 100.


Troy-Bilt XP7000 30477 $900 72
Honda EM6500SXK2 $2,800 70
Briggs & Stratton 30470 $900 69
Honda EU6500iS $4,500 69
Predator 68530 3 4 $600 68
Generac GP5500 5939 $700 67
NorthStar 165603 3 $1,500 66
Champion 41537 $1,000 66
Troy-Bilt 6000 30475 $700 65