Westinghouse WGen9500DF vs Pulsar G12KBN: which one should you buy?
Same 9,500 running watts, same 240 V outlets: Westinghouse WGen9500DF against the budget-friendly Pulsar G12KBN.
Westinghouse WGen9500DF
Pulsar G12KBN| Spec | Westinghouse WGen9500DF | Pulsar G12KBN |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.6/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Type | Dual fuel | Dual fuel |
| Running watts (gas) | 9,500 W | 9,500 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 12,500 W | 12,000 W |
| Running watts (propane) | 8,500 W | 8,550 W |
| Fuel tank | 6.6 gal | 8.0 gal |
| Runtime at 50% load | 8 hr | 13 hours |
| Noise | 74 dB(A) | 74 dB(A) |
| Weight | 211.0 lb | 209.0 lb |
| Big outlets | L14-30R, 14-50R | 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 | $800–$1,200 |
| Buy | Check price | Check price |
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Power output
Both deliver 9,500 running watts on gasoline.
Runtime and fuel
At half load, the Pulsar G12KBN runs about 13 hours on a tank, versus 8 hr for the Westinghouse WGen9500DF.
Noise
The Westinghouse WGen9500DF is rated at 74 dB(A), the Pulsar G12KBN at 74 dB(A).
Weight and portability
The Pulsar G12KBN weighs 209.0 lb, the Westinghouse WGen9500DF 211.0 lb. Per pound, that's 45 W/lb for the Westinghouse WGen9500DF and 45 W/lb for the Pulsar G12KBN.
Start, safety and warranty
The Westinghouse WGen9500DF has remote + electric start and a 3 years warranty; the Pulsar G12KBN has electric start and a 3 years warranty.
Our verdict
Choose the Westinghouse WGen9500DF if you want remote start.
Choose the Pulsar G12KBN if you want a longer runtime per tank and slightly more power on propane.
Across all our criteria, the Pulsar G12KBN comes out ahead (8.0/10 versus 7.6/10). 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 Pulsar G12KBN?
The Westinghouse WGen9500DF is a dual fuel model with 9,500 running watts, the Pulsar G12KBN a dual fuel model with 9,500 running watts. At half load, the Pulsar G12KBN runs about 13 hours on a tank, versus 8 hr for the Westinghouse WGen9500DF.
Which one is quieter?
The Westinghouse WGen9500DF is rated at 74 dB(A), the Pulsar G12KBN at 74 dB(A).
Which one scores higher?
Across all our criteria, the Pulsar G12KBN comes out ahead (8.0/10 versus 7.6/10). Still, the better of the two is the one that fits how you'll use it.