Westinghouse iGen4000DFc vs Champion 201319 4500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter: which one should you buy?
Two popular dual fuel inverters in the 4,000 W class for RVs and essential backup: Westinghouse iGen4000DFc against Champion's 4500-watt model.
Westinghouse iGen4000DFc
Champion 201319 4500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter| Spec | Westinghouse iGen4000DFc | Champion 201319 4500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.9/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Type | Dual fuel inverter | Dual fuel inverter |
| Running watts (gas) | 3,300 W | 3,500 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 4,000 W | 4,500 W |
| Running watts (propane) | 2,970 W | 3,150 W |
| Fuel tank | 1.7 gal | 2.2 gal |
| Runtime at 50% load | 4 hr 25 min | 8 hr 50 min |
| Noise | 52 dB(A) | 61 dB(A) |
| Weight | 62.8 lb | 99.2 lb |
| Big outlets | TT-30R | TT-30R |
| Start | Remote + electric | Electric |
| CO shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Typical price | $500–$800 | $800–$1,200 |
| Buy | Check price | Check price |
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Power output
The Champion 201319 4500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter delivers 3,500 running watts, 6% more than the Westinghouse iGen4000DFc (3,300 W).
Runtime and fuel
At half load, the Champion 201319 4500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter runs about 8 hr 50 min on a tank, versus 4 hr 25 min for the Westinghouse iGen4000DFc.
Noise
The Westinghouse iGen4000DFc is rated at 52 dB(A), the Champion 201319 4500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter at 61 dB(A). A gap of 9 dB is clearly audible: every 10 dB sounds about twice as loud.
Weight and portability
The Westinghouse iGen4000DFc weighs 62.8 lb, the Champion 201319 4500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter 99.2 lb. Per pound, that's 53 W/lb for the Westinghouse iGen4000DFc and 35 W/lb for the Champion 201319 4500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter.
Start, safety and warranty
The Westinghouse iGen4000DFc has remote + electric start, a CO shutoff and a 3 years warranty; the Champion 201319 4500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter has electric start, a CO shutoff and a 3 years warranty.
Our verdict
Choose the Westinghouse iGen4000DFc if you want remote start, a much lower noise rating and a lighter unit.
Choose the Champion 201319 4500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter if you want more running watts and a longer runtime per tank.
Across all our criteria, the Westinghouse iGen4000DFc comes out ahead (6.9/10 versus 6.7/10). Still, the better of the two is the one that fits how you'll use it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Westinghouse iGen4000DFc and the Champion 201319 4500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter?
The Westinghouse iGen4000DFc is a dual fuel inverter model with 3,300 running watts, the Champion 201319 4500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter a dual fuel inverter model with 3,500 running watts. At half load, the Champion 201319 4500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter runs about 8 hr 50 min on a tank, versus 4 hr 25 min for the Westinghouse iGen4000DFc.
Which one is quieter?
The Westinghouse iGen4000DFc is rated at 52 dB(A), the Champion 201319 4500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter at 61 dB(A). A gap of 9 dB is clearly audible: every 10 dB sounds about twice as loud.
Which one scores higher?
Across all our criteria, the Westinghouse iGen4000DFc comes out ahead (6.9/10 versus 6.7/10). Still, the better of the two is the one that fits how you'll use it.