Head to head
Westinghouse WGen9500DF vs DuroMax XP13000EH
Westinghouse · Portable Generator
Westinghouse WGen9500DF
~$1,049
9,500 W / 12,500 W surge · up to well pump or a small central AC
DuroMax · Portable Generator
DuroMax XP13000EH
~$1,299
10,500 W / 13,000 W surge · up to well pump or a small central AC
Quick takeThe Westinghouse WGen9500DF lists about $250 lower; the DuroMax XP13000EH puts out more sustained power (10,500 W).
| Spec | Westinghouse WGen9500DF | DuroMax XP13000EH |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,049 | ~$1,299 |
| Type | Portable Generator | Portable Generator |
| Fuel | Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) | Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) |
| Running / output watts | 9,500 W | 10,500 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 12,500 W | 13,000 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 74 dB | 74 dB |
| Runtime | 12 hrs @ 25% load (6.6 gal gas); ~7 hrs @ 50% on 20-lb propane | 8 hrs @ 50% load (8.3 gal gas); ~3 hrs on 20-lb propane |
| Outlets | 2x 120V 20A GFCI duplex (5-20R), 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R), 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) | 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 | 211 lbs | 234 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | 3-year limited |
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Owner pros and cons
Westinghouse WGen9500DF
- +Unmatched watts-per-dollar for whole-home backup
- +50A 14-50R plus 30A L14-30R feed any transfer setup
- +Remote electric start from inside the house
- +Dual fuel with easy switchover dial
- +12 hours per tank covers a full night
- −Loud — mid-70s dB under load, open-frame drone
- −Westinghouse support draws owner complaints
- −Occasional out-of-box electrical issues on new units
- −211 lbs; wheels help but stairs are out
- −Carburetor gums if stored with untreated fuel
- −~9% THD-class power, so owners debate whether electronics need a UPS
DuroMax XP13000EH
- +Starts well pumps and heat pumps that stall smaller generators
- +MX2 switch dedicates full output to 120V when needed
- +All-metal frame and panel survive job-site abuse
- +50A, two 30A, and GFCI household outlets cover everything
- +Strong value at 8¢/starting-watt
- −Very loud under load — plan distance and sound walls
- −High THD non-inverter power, a concern for sensitive electronics
- −Propane runtime is only ~3 hours on a 20-lb tank
- −234 lbs — barely mobile on soft ground
- −Starter, carb and governor problems turn up in owner reports