Head to head
Westinghouse iGen4500 vs Champion 3400W 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 3400W Dual Fuel Inverter
~$849
3,100 W / 3,400 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Quick takeThe Westinghouse iGen4500 puts out more sustained power (3,700 W); the Westinghouse iGen4500 is quieter at 52 dB.
| Spec | Westinghouse iGen4500 | Champion 3400W Dual Fuel Inverter |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$849 | ~$849 |
| Type | Inverter Generator | Inverter Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) |
| Running / output watts | 3,700 W | 3,100 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 4,500 W | 3,400 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 52 dB | 59 dB |
| Runtime | up to 18 hrs @ 25% load (3.4 gal) | 7.5 hrs on gasoline, 14.5 hrs on propane at 1/4 load (1.6 gal tank) |
| Outlets | 1x 120V 30A RV (TT-30R), 2x 120V 20A (5-20R), 2x USB | 1x 120V 30A locking (L5-30R), 1x 120V 20A duplex (5-20R), 12V DC, parallel ports |
| Fuel tank | 3.4 gal | 1.6 gal |
| Weight | 98 lbs | 95.9 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | 3-year |
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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 3400W Dual Fuel Inverter
- +Electric start with battery and smart charger included
- +Runs on gasoline or propane, 14.5 hrs on a 20 lb tank at 1/4 load
- +30A L5-30 outlet plus a 20A duplex and 12V DC
- +Parallel-ready with a second unit
- −Only 1.6 gal gas tank
- −59 dBA, louder than Honda and Yamaha units in this class
- −30A outlet is 120V; no 240V transfer-switch outlet
- −95.9 lbs; still a two-hand carry on stairs