Westinghouse WGen9500DF vs DuroMax XP13000EH: which one should you buy?
Two of the best-selling dual fuel open frames for whole-house backup, both with L14-30R and 14-50R outlets: Westinghouse WGen9500DF against DuroMax XP13000EH.
Westinghouse WGen9500DF
DuroMax XP13000EH| Spec | Westinghouse WGen9500DF | DuroMax XP13000EH |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Type | Dual fuel | Dual fuel |
| Running watts (gas) | 9,500 W | 10,500 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 12,500 W | 13,000 W |
| Running watts (propane) | 8,500 W | 9,975 W |
| Fuel tank | 6.6 gal | — |
| Runtime at 50% load | 8 hr | 8 hr 30 min |
| Noise | 74 dB(A) | Not published |
| Weight | 211.0 lb | 234.0 lb |
| Big outlets | L14-30R, 14-50R | L5-30R, L14-30R, 14-50R |
| Start | Remote + electric | Electric |
| CO shutoff | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Typical price | $800–$1,200 | $1,200–$1,800 |
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Power output
The DuroMax XP13000EH delivers 10,500 running watts, 11% more than the Westinghouse WGen9500DF (9,500 W).
Runtime and fuel
At half load, the DuroMax XP13000EH runs about 8 hr 30 min on a tank, versus 8 hr for the Westinghouse WGen9500DF.
Noise
One of the two manufacturers does not publish a noise figure.
Weight and portability
The Westinghouse WGen9500DF weighs 211.0 lb, the DuroMax XP13000EH 234.0 lb. Per pound, that's 45 W/lb for the Westinghouse WGen9500DF and 45 W/lb for the DuroMax XP13000EH.
Start, safety and warranty
The Westinghouse WGen9500DF has remote + electric start and a 3 years warranty; the DuroMax XP13000EH has electric start and a 3 years warranty.
Our verdict
Choose the Westinghouse WGen9500DF if you want remote start and a lighter frame.
Choose the DuroMax XP13000EH if you want the most running watts, on gasoline and on propane.
Across all our criteria, the Westinghouse WGen9500DF comes out ahead (7.6/10 versus 7.5/10). 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 WGen9500DF and the DuroMax XP13000EH?
The Westinghouse WGen9500DF is a dual fuel model with 9,500 running watts, the DuroMax XP13000EH a dual fuel model with 10,500 running watts. At half load, the DuroMax XP13000EH runs about 8 hr 30 min on a tank, versus 8 hr for the Westinghouse WGen9500DF.
Which one is quieter?
One of the two manufacturers does not publish a noise figure.
Which one scores higher?
Across all our criteria, the Westinghouse WGen9500DF comes out ahead (7.6/10 versus 7.5/10). Still, the better of the two is the one that fits how you'll use it.