Westinghouse iGen4000DFc vs Champion 4500W Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter (201319)
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: Dual fuel 3,300 W at 52 dBA
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Best for: 3,500 W dual fuel with 14 h at quarter load
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Westinghouse iGen4000DFc | Champion 4500W Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter (201319) | 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. | 3300 W | 3500 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. | 7 h | 14 h | 15% |
| Runtime at 50% loadHours on a full gasoline tank at half load, as the maker states. | Not listed | 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 | 61 dBA | 15% |
| WeightThe maker's listed (dry) weight. Lighter units are easier to carry to a campsite or move out of storage. | 62.8 lb | 99.2 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 | Yes | 10% |
| CARB compliantYes when the maker lists the model as CARB compliant (needed for sale in California). Not listed counts as no. | No | Not listed | 5% |
| Parallel capableYes when the maker says two units can be linked with a parallel kit for more power. | Yes | Yes | 5% |
| Starting (peak) watts, gasoline | 4,000 W | 4,500 W | info |
| Running watts on propane | 2,970 W | 3,150 W | info |
| Fuel tank | 1.69 gal | 2.25 gal | info |
| Outlets | 1 Duplex 120V 5-20R, 1 120V TT-30R, 2 USB | (1) 120V Duplex (5-20R), (1) 120V (TT-30R), (1) 12V DC Automotive, Parallel | info |
| CO shutoff | CO sensor shutdown | CO Shield | info |
| CARB | Not listed | Not published by the maker | info |
| GenPick score | 5.9/10 | 5.8/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Westinghouse iGen4000DFc
Better published figure on: Noise, Weight.
What we like
Watch out for
- Lowest runtime at 25% load in this comparison (7 h)
- Runtime at 50% load not published by Westinghouse
Champion 4500W Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter (201319)
Better published figure on: Running watts (gasoline), Runtime at 25% load.
What we like
Watch out for
- Runtime at 50% load not published by Champion
Verdict
Both are dual-fuel inverters with CO shutoff and parallel capability. Champion lists 3,500 vs 3,300 W and 14 vs 7 h at quarter load; Westinghouse lists 52 vs 61 dBA and 62.8 vs 99.2 lb.
- Westinghouse iGen4000DFc: Westinghouse: iGen4000DFc
- Champion 4500W Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter (201319): Champion: 4500W Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter