Currently I own Honda, Yamaha and Predator generators of different sizes and costs. I was a bit skeptical at first when I saw all the positive reviews on the iGen 2550. but I placed an order and it was on my deck in under a week. I followed the break-in instruction and ran it for a couple hours varying the load. I was extremely impressed on not only how quiet it ran, but how smooth it was running. I changed the oil and pulled the handle one time as it fired right up. For about 1/3 the cost of a Honda, I would definitely say the is a must have!