Honda EB6500 review
Honda EB6500 6,500-Watt 120/240V Quiet Generator (EB6500X1AN)
By Tom Calder
A gasoline-only 120/240V generator from Honda with 6,500 running watts and CO-MINDER, which shuts it down on rising CO. The listing says it is not sold in California and does not list electric start.
- Best for
- Gasoline 120/240V with CO-MINDER
- Skip it if
- You live in California
as of Nov 14, 2026, 5:36 PM ET · Details
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Researched, not used. We haven't used this product. This review is built from the maker's specifications, owner reports and our own sizing.
What we like
- CO-MINDER shutoff
- iAVR stable power
- 3-year residential warranty
Worth knowing
- 207 lb
- Not available in California
- No electric start listed
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Who shouldn't buy this
Don't buy it if you live in California: Honda says it is not available there.
Key specs
| Running watts | 6,500 W |
| Starting watts | 7,000 W |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Weight | 207 lb |
| CO safety (maker's term) | CO-MINDER |
| Noise (as listed) | 64 to 67 dB(A) (distance not stated) |
This is a Researched review: we haven't used this product. We check every specification against at least two independent sources, re-check the US price on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and say plainly who it isn't for. Commissions never change a rating.
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