I would vote for an inverter generator, they're definitely a lot quieter! My experience was back in 08 with conventional, run-of-the-mill whatever brand you like vs Honda inverter models. Dealership took one of each with similar capacities outside and fired them up, and the noise difference was night and day! Inverter gennies are much quieter, and they're much more affordable these days then 12 years ago. Still pricier than conventional models, but IMHO worth not frying electronics is well worth it, and EVERYTHING these days has electronics in it, whether it's a fridge, computer, battery charger, whatever.