Head to head
Westinghouse iGen4500 vs Champion 4500W Dual Fuel Inverter
Westinghouse · Inverter Generator
Westinghouse iGen4500
~$849
3,700 W / 4,500 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Champion · Inverter Generator
Champion 4500W Dual Fuel Inverter
~$823
3,500 W / 4,500 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Quick takeThe Champion 4500W Dual Fuel Inverter lists about $26 lower; the Westinghouse iGen4500 puts out more sustained power (3,700 W); the Westinghouse iGen4500 is quieter at 52 dB.
| Spec | Westinghouse iGen4500 | Champion 4500W Dual Fuel Inverter |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$849 | ~$823 |
| Type | Inverter Generator | Inverter Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) |
| Running / output watts | 3,700 W | 3,500 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 4,500 W | 4,500 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 52 dB | 61 dB |
| Runtime | up to 18 hrs @ 25% load (3.4 gal) | 14 hrs @ 25% load (2.3 gal gas); up to 21 hrs on 20-lb propane |
| Outlets | 1x 120V 30A RV (TT-30R), 2x 120V 20A (5-20R), 2x USB | 1x 120V 30A RV (TT-30R), 2x 120V 20A (5-20R), 12V DC |
| Fuel tank | 3.4 gal | 2.3 gal |
| Weight | 98 lbs | 103 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | 3-year limited |
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Owner pros and cons
Westinghouse iGen4500
- +52 dB quarter-load noise embarrasses similarly priced open frames
- +18-hour economy runtime on 3.4 gallons
- +Starts most 15k BTU RV air conditioners
- +Display shows load, fuel, and remaining runtime
- +Remote-start fob works from inside the rig
- −Carb trouble such as surging at idle shows up in owner reports
- −Small rear wheels struggle on gravel and grass
- −No 240V and not transfer-switch friendly
- −Westinghouse parts and support can take days to weeks
- −98 lbs is heavy for one person to lift into a truck bed
Champion 4500W Dual Fuel Inverter
- +Propane option stores indefinitely — no stale-gas worries
- +Electric start with cold-start tech works in freezing weather
- +Clean <3% THD power safe for electronics
- +21-hour propane runtime on a standard grill tank
- −61 dB is noticeably louder than Honda/Westinghouse rivals
- −Start battery discharges if not maintained between uses
- −Propane derates output about 10%
- −Small hard wheels struggle on gravel and grass
- −No 240V output