Head to head
Westinghouse WGen7500c vs DuroMax XP11500EH
Westinghouse · Portable Generator
Westinghouse WGen7500c
~$1,199
7,500 W / 9,500 W surge · up to well pump or a small central AC
DuroMax · Portable Generator
DuroMax XP11500EH
~$1,299
9,000 W / 11,500 W surge · up to well pump or a small central AC
Quick takeThe Westinghouse WGen7500c lists about $100 lower; the DuroMax XP11500EH puts out more sustained power (9,000 W); the Westinghouse WGen7500c is quieter at 72 dB.
| Spec | Westinghouse WGen7500c | DuroMax XP11500EH |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,199 | ~$1,299 |
| Type | Portable Generator | Portable Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) |
| Running / output watts | 7,500 W | 9,000 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 9,500 W | 11,500 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 72 dB | 74 dB |
| Runtime | Up to 11 hrs on 6.6 gal (at 25% load) | Gas: 20 hrs at 25% load, 8 hrs at 50% on 8.3 gal; propane: 15 hrs at 25%, 6 hrs at 50% (40 lb tank suggested) |
| Outlets | 2x 120V 20A GFCI (5-20R duplex), 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | 2x 120V 20A GFCI (5-20R), 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R), 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R), 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) |
| Fuel tank | 6.6 gal | 8.3 gal |
| Weight | 197.1 lbs | 224 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3-year residential, lifetime tech support | 3-year residential, 1-year commercial |
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Owner pros and cons
Westinghouse WGen7500c
- +Built-in CO sensor shuts the engine down automatically
- +L14-30R outlet plugs straight into a transfer switch inlet
- +Electric, remote key-fob and recoil start, battery charger included
- −Gasoline only, so no propane or natural gas option
- −72 dBA is loud next to an inverter or a dual-fuel unit
- −197 lbs, and the wheels are the only lift help
- −Not CARB compliant, so it cannot be sold new in California
- −THD up to 23% is too dirty for sensitive electronics without a UPS
DuroMax XP11500EH
- +14-50R and L14-30R on one panel suit transfer switches and RVs
- +20 hrs at 25% load on gasoline from 8.3 gal
- +100% copper windings with digital volt meter and hour meter
- +Electric start with battery included, plus recoil backup
- −74 dB is loud, with no quiet or eco idle mode listed
- −Not 50-state compliant, so it cannot ship to California
- −224 lbs with 10 inch wheels that are not built for soft ground
- −Smaller dealer and parts network than Generac or Honda