Walmart's Bestselling 5,000-Watt Generator Is on Sale for Only $600
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Why We Love This Deal
Hurricane season, road trips, camping, and tailgates all have one thing in common: the need for electricity. Portable power stations have become very popular for this reason, but they rely on an AC outlet or solar panels to charge, which means, in many cases, gas-powered rigs are still more convenient. Those seeking a quality gas model need to look at Walmart, where Nexpow’s professional-grade 5,000-watt generator is now $900 off its usual price.
The Nexpow 5,000W Portable Generator is on sale for $600 at Walmart, a 60% discount off its regular price of $1,500. This inverter has enough oomph for true home backup, all in a 53-pound package, and it—along with its fellow 2250W and 3500W models—has earned a bestseller ranking on the retailer's site.
Nexpow 5,000W Portable Generator, $600 (was $1,500) at Walmart
What Shoppers Should Know
- Type: Gasoline inverter
- Engine: 174CC OHV engine
- Weight: 53 pounds
- Decibels: 61dB
- Runtime: 10 hours
- Co Sensor: Yes
With an impressive peak power of 5,000 watts and 3,800 running watts, this genny has all the capability to run lights, space heaters, refrigerators, and, if your home needs one, a sump pump. Even with all of its power, it's still relatively light at only 53 pounds, and quieter than similar models, running around 61 decibels.
One of the reasons we love this model is its versatility, as it comes equipped with a 30A RV outlet, dual USB ports (including USB-C), and allows for the use of parallel operating systems, so you can link two together for higher output. Thanks to its CO safety sensor, you can safely run it close to maximum output and have peace of mind. Its Eco Mode gives you up to 10 hours of runtime, which is quite efficient given its portable size.
At well under $1,000, it's rare for a model this affordable to use a pure copper alternator coil, instead of aluminum. This allows it to have much better conductivity, a longer lifespan, and produce much less heat under heavy loads. This is the kind of small detail pros look for when comparing generators.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
Most consider this generator to be an exceptional value. While some may argue it’s not as quiet as it’s intended to be, most don’t have an issue with its noise level. One said that it is “reliable, easy maintenance, low noise, and it runs my house's basic needs.”
Another who used it to run tools said it's a “great portable generator with a lot of power.” This reviewer actually found it to be “very quiet, especially in ECO mode that allows it to idle and only ramp up when needed to manage load.”
A compact generator that’s this efficient and powerful is quite rare, and at just $600, Walmart’s going to have a hard time keeping it in stock again (they've sold out multiple times over the past year). Whether you're a prepper or a guy who loves all the power, make sure this unit comes home soon.