DuroMax XP2300iH vs Westinghouse iGen1500c
Two of the portable inverter generators in our best portable inverter generators: champion, westinghouse, wen, duromax & firman comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Small dual fuel inverter at 52 dB
Check price at AmazonBest for: Smallest here: 1,000 W at 32 lb
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | DuroMax XP2300iH | Westinghouse iGen1500c | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running watts (gasoline)Continuous (rated) output on gasoline, as the maker lists it. This is what the generator sustains; starting (peak) watts are in the notes. | 1800 W | 1000 W | 25% |
| Runtime at 25% loadHours on a full gasoline tank at a quarter load, as the maker states. Makers that publish only a half-load figure show Not listed here. | 13 h | 12 h | 15% |
| Runtime at 50% loadHours on a full gasoline tank at half load, as the maker states. | 7 h | Not listed | 5% |
| NoiseThe maker's noise figure in decibels. Makers measure at different loads and distances (WEN states quarter or no load; others don't say), so treat small gaps as noise. Each product's basis is in its notes. | 52 dBA | 52 dBA | 15% |
| WeightThe maker's listed (dry) weight. Lighter units are easier to carry to a campsite or move out of storage. | 50.6 lb | 32 lb | 10% |
| CO shutoffYes when the maker lists automatic carbon monoxide shutoff (Champion CO Shield, Westinghouse CO sensor, WEN Watchdog, DuroMax or FIRMAN CO alert). | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| Runs on propaneYes for dual- or tri-fuel models that also run on propane, which stores for years without going stale. | Yes | No | 10% |
| CARB compliantYes when the maker lists the model as CARB compliant (needed for sale in California). Not listed counts as no. | No | No | 5% |
| Parallel capableYes when the maker says two units can be linked with a parallel kit for more power. | No | Yes | 5% |
| Starting (peak) watts, gasoline | 2,300 W | 1,500 W | info |
| Running watts on propane | 1,700 W | Not listed | info |
| Fuel tank | 1.1 gal | 0.79 gal | info |
| Outlets | Not published by the maker | 1 Duplex 120V (5-20R), 2 USB | info |
| CO shutoff | CO Alert shutdown | CO sensor shutdown | info |
| GenPick score | 5.6/10 | 4.6/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
DuroMax XP2300iH
Better published figure on: Running watts (gasoline), Runtime at 25% load, Runs on propane.
What we like
Watch out for
Westinghouse iGen1500c
Better published figure on: Weight, Parallel capable.
What we like
- Lowest weight in this comparison (32 lb)
Watch out for
- Lowest running watts (gasoline) in this comparison (1000 W)
- Runtime at 50% load not published by Westinghouse
Verdict
DuroMax lists 1,800 vs 1,000 W and runs on propane; Westinghouse lists 32 vs 50.6 lb. Both list 52 dB(A) and CO shutoff.
- DuroMax XP2300iH: DuroMax: XP2300iH
- Westinghouse iGen1500c: Westinghouse: iGen1500c