Can it power a refrigerator or space heater?

No. With 1000W continuous and 1200W peak, it is meant for small devices, lights and chargers, not large appliances.

Does it have a standard household outlet?

No. The listed outlet is a single 12V DC port, so you need an adapter or inverter for 120V AC devices.

What fuel does it take?

A 50:1 gas-oil mix, like a two-stroke engine. The 1.1-gallon tank runs about 5 hours at half load.

PowerSmart rates it at 49 dB at 23 ft, which is quiet for a gas generator.

It has both an electric push-button start and a recoil pull start as backup.

The best new price seen is $142.99 at Walmart as of November 5, 2026, with two stores listing it new.

Where is the PowerSmart 1200W Portable Gas Generator cheapest?

At Walmart, for $142.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the PowerSmart 1200W Portable Gas Generator?

Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 166 ratings.

Where can I buy the PowerSmart 1200W Portable Gas Generator?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, eBay.

PowerSmart 1200W Portable Gas Generator

3.2

Best price now

$142.99at WalmartObserved at 11:29 AM

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PowerSmart 1200W Portable Gas Generator

3.2

Best price now

$142.99at WalmartObserved at 11:29 AM

Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Our take on the PowerSmart 1200W Portable Gas Generator

The PowerSmart 1200W is a small gas-powered portable generator with a 1200W peak and 1000W continuous output, aimed at camping and light project work. It runs on a 50:1 gas-oil mix from a 1.1-gallon tank, giving about 5 hours at half load, and starts by electric push button or recoil. At 39 lbs and 49 dB at 23 ft, it is light and fairly quiet for its class. The best new price is $142.99 at Walmart as of November 5, 2026, with two stores listing it new.

Best forCampers and tailgaters charging small devicesLight-duty jobs away from an outletBuyers who want a cheap, light generatorOccasional backup for a few small appliances

Pros

Light at 39 lbs and compact for a generator
Electric start plus recoil backup
Quiet rating of 49 dB at 23 ft
Low oil shutdown protects the engine
Low price for a 1200W-peak unit

Cons

Only one outlet, and it is 12V DC, not a standard 120V AC household socket
Runs on a 50:1 gas-oil mix, so you must pre-mix fuel
1000W continuous limits it to small loads
3.2 out of 5 from 166 ratings suggests uneven owner satisfaction
Minimal included accessories: manual only

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Lowest price we've seen: $142.99 on Nov 5 at Walmart. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 5.

What reviewers say

3.2 / 5166 ratings

Ratings are middling at 3.2 out of 5 across 166 ratings, so owners are split. Complaints tend to center on the single 12V DC outlet and the mixed-fuel engine rather than the price.

What people mention

OutletsCriticisedOwners note the single 12V DC port limits what they can plug in without adapters.
Fuel mixMixedThe 50:1 gas-oil mix works but adds a pre-mixing step some owners dislike.
PortabilityPraisedAt 39 lbs it is easy to lift and move around camp or a job site.
NoisePraisedThe 49 dB rating at 23 ft is quiet for a gas generator.
Power outputMixed1000W continuous is fine for small devices but not for bigger appliances.
StartingPraisedElectric start is convenient, with recoil as a backup.

Specifications

Fuel Type: Gas mix (50:1)
Fuel Capacity: 1.1 gallon
Low Oil Shutdown: Low Oil Shut
Continuous Output: 1000W
Power Output: 1200W (peak)
Runtime: 5 hours (at 50% load)
Voltage: 120V

Questions and answers

Can it power a refrigerator or space heater?: No. With 1000W continuous and 1200W peak, it is meant for small devices, lights and chargers, not large appliances.
Does it have a standard household outlet?: No. The listed outlet is a single 12V DC port, so you need an adapter or inverter for 120V AC devices.
What fuel does it take?: A 50:1 gas-oil mix, like a two-stroke engine. The 1.1-gallon tank runs about 5 hours at half load.
How loud is it?: PowerSmart rates it at 49 dB at 23 ft, which is quiet for a gas generator.
How do you start it?: It has both an electric push-button start and a recoil pull start as backup.
When is it cheapest?: The best new price seen is $142.99 at Walmart as of November 5, 2026, with two stores listing it new.
Where is the PowerSmart 1200W Portable Gas Generator cheapest?: At Walmart, for $142.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the PowerSmart 1200W Portable Gas Generator?: Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 166 ratings.
Where can I buy the PowerSmart 1200W Portable Gas Generator?: 2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, eBay.