Head to head
WEN 56235i vs Westinghouse iGen2550c
WEN · Inverter Generator
WEN 56235i
~$510
1,900 W / 2,350 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Westinghouse · Inverter Generator
Westinghouse iGen2550c
~$529
1,900 W / 2,550 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Quick takeThe WEN 56235i lists about $19 lower; the WEN 56235i is quieter at 51 dB.
| Spec | WEN 56235i | Westinghouse iGen2550c |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$510 | ~$529 |
| Type | Inverter Generator | Inverter Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Running / output watts | 1,900 W | 1,900 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 2,350 W | 2,550 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 51 dB | 52 dB |
| Runtime | ~10.5 hrs @ 1/4 load, ~6 hrs @ half load (1 gal) | Up to 11 hrs at 25% load (1.1 gal tank) |
| Outlets | 2x 120V 20A (5-20R), 12V DC, 2x USB | 1x 120V 20A duplex (5-20R), 1x 120V 30A (TT-30R), 2x 5V USB (2.1A), parallel ports |
| Fuel tank | 1 gal | 1.1 gal |
| Weight | 39 lbs | 40 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 2-year limited | 3-year limited, lifetime technical support |
Highlighted cell is the better figure for that row.
Owner pros and cons
WEN 56235i
- +Lightest 2,000W-class inverter at 39 lbs
- +51 dB quarter-load noise rivals units at triple the price
- +Fuel shutoff runs the carb dry automatically before storage
- +USB ports and 12V DC for battery topping
- −1,900 running watts won't start RV air conditioners
- −Eco mode hunts with cycling loads like fridges
- −2-year warranty trails the 3-year category standard
- −Small 1-gallon tank interrupts overnight runs
- −Long-term (500+ hour) durability record thinner than Honda's
Westinghouse iGen2550c
- +TT-30R 30A RV outlet on a 40-lb generator
- +Built-in CO sensor and low-oil shutoff
- +LED data center shows run time remaining
- −52 dBA is the published figure; owners report it louder at full load
- −1.1 gal tank limits full-load runtime to a few hours
- −No electric start and no propane option