Head to head
Westinghouse iGen2550c vs Westinghouse iGen4000DFc
Westinghouse · Inverter Generator
Westinghouse iGen2550c
~$529
1,900 W / 2,550 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Westinghouse · Inverter Generator
Westinghouse iGen4000DFc
~$859
3,300 W / 4,000 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Quick takeThe Westinghouse iGen2550c lists about $330 lower; the Westinghouse iGen4000DFc puts out more sustained power (3,300 W).
| Spec | Westinghouse iGen2550c | Westinghouse iGen4000DFc |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$529 | ~$859 |
| Type | Inverter Generator | Inverter Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) |
| Running / output watts | 1,900 W | 3,300 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 2,550 W | 4,000 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 52 dB | 52 dB |
| Runtime | Up to 11 hrs at 25% load (1.1 gal tank) | 7 hrs gasoline, 17 hrs propane at 25% load (1.69 gal tank) |
| Outlets | 1x 120V 20A duplex (5-20R), 1x 120V 30A (TT-30R), 2x 5V USB (2.1A), parallel ports | 1x 120V 20A duplex (5-20R), 1x 120V TT-30R, 2x USB, parallel ports |
| Fuel tank | 1.1 gal | 1.69 gal |
| Weight | 40 lbs | 62.8 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 3-year limited, lifetime technical support | 3-year limited, lifetime technical support |
Highlighted cell is the better figure for that row.
Owner pros and cons
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
Westinghouse iGen4000DFc
- +Runs on gasoline or propane
- +Wheels and telescoping handle at 62.8 lbs
- +TT-30R RV outlet, 20A duplex and two USB ports
- +$859 MSRP is far under the Honda EU3200i
- −1.69 gal tank gives only 7 hrs at 25% load
- −52 dBA spec is the same as the much smaller iGen2550c; owners report more noise under load
- −TT-30R is 120V, not a transfer-switch outlet
- −Not CARB compliant