Walmart Is Selling a $1,000 Portable Generator for Just $343, and Shoppers Say It's 'Quiet' and 'Runs Great'
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Why We Love This Deal
Portable power stations might be all the rage right now, but those keen on gas-powered generators will be the first to note that having to rely on electricity for recharging isn't always the most reliable. That's why Nexpow's lineup of portable gas inverters has become so popular at Walmart. These generators feature a plethora of ports and are handy for camping and all kinds of outdoor events. They've been sold out for weeks, but Walmart just restocked the 2250W model.
The Nexpow 2250W Portable Gas Generator normally costs a cool thousand, but it’s currently just $343. This power station is fairly compact, at 20 inches on its longest side, and weighs a tick under 40 pounds, so it’s easy to move around. It’s earned an impressive 190 five-star ratings out of 167 total, with shoppers noting how simple but effective it is.
Nexpow 2250W Portable Gas Generator, $343 (was $1,000) at Walmart
What to Know Before Buying
- Wattage: 2250 starting, 1800 running
- Est. Runtime: About 10 hours, depending on usage
- Gas Capacity: 1.06 gallons
- Dimensions: 18.1x11.4x17.9
- Weight: 39.7 pounds
- Ports: 120V AC outlets (2), 5V USB outlet (1), 5V USB-C outlet (1)
This gas-powered generator can hold just over a gallon of fuel, and it has an eco mode that can extend its runtime to 10 hours operating at 25% load. There are two standard outlets (with waterproof covers), and both USB-A and USB-C ports. You can also hook it up to another generator in parallel mode for increased output.
At just under 40 pounds, it's on par with what similar gas- and electric-powered units would weigh, but where it makes up for this is with its price and noise level. The 79.7cc 4-stroke OHV single-cylinder engine is quite quiet, just 58 decibels (roughly the noise level of a dishwasher) at 23 feet away while operating.
What Shoppers Are Saying
One shopper wrote that this unit “runs great and is pretty quiet. It adjusts to added loads smoothly and consistently.” Another wrote that it kept coolers and fans running at a festival without using “a lot of gas or oil.”
Many, though, were shocked by the performance despite the price they paid. One said it's a “great product for the price” after they brought it on a camping trip and “used it to pump up two full-sized air beds on both nights and charged our phones, power banks, and other camping equipment.” They also said that it’s strong enough to charge an e-bike.
Whether you need it for emergencies or recreation, this Nexpow Gas Generator does everything you need a generator to do, and it does it well. This particular 2,250-watt model is the last of the three models that’s still in stock. With this big of a discount, we’re betting that it goes out of stock, yet again, within the next few weeks, so don’t hesitate to pick one up today.