Westinghouse iGen8200TFc
#1 in LargeFull review
A tri-fuel inverter for home backup through a transfer switch, with clean power and a 50 A outlet. Natural gas hookup makes it a strong pick for long outages.
Amazon $1,399$1,399
The Westinghouse iGen8200TFc is the better inverter generator overall, rated 4.3 to 2.9. The Westinghouse iGen8200TFc leads on fuel options, run time and starting.
Champion 9000W Open Frame CARB
#11 in LargeFull review
A big open-frame inverter for California homes and 50 A RVs that need clean power through a transfer switch, when you can find it in stock.
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Which should you buy?
- Choose the Westinghouse iGen8200TFc for fuel options (gasoline, propane or natural gas vs gasoline only), run time (17 hours on a tank at 25% load vs 10.5 hours on a tank at 25% load) and starting (electric start with a remote fob or app vs push-button electric start).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large inverter generator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Westinghouse iGen8200TFc | Champion 9000W Open Frame CARB |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $0.21 per running watt | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| Quiet 20% | 75 60 dBA at light load, maker rating | 0 72 dBA at light load, maker rating |
| Run time 15% | 79 17 hours on a tank at 25% load | 32 10.5 hours on a tank at 25% load |
| Fuel options 10% | 100 gasoline, propane or natural gas | 0 gasoline only |
| CO safety 10% | 100 shuts off when carbon monoxide builds up | 100 shuts off when carbon monoxide builds up |
| Warranty 10% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Starting 5% | 100 electric start with a remote fob or app | 80 push-button electric start |
Specifications
| Westinghouse iGen8200TFc | Champion 9000W Open Frame CARB | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Gasoline | 6,600 W running, 8,200 W starting | 7,250 W running, 9,000 W starting |
| Propane | 5,940 W running, 7,380 W starting | - |
| Natural gas | 5,280 W running | - |
| Outlets | 2 × 120 V, TT-30 (RV) | 4 × 120 V, L14-30, USB |
| Parallel capable | Yes | No |
| Total harmonic distortion | under 3% | under 3% |
| Price per watt | $0.21 | - |
| Fuel and run time | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane, natural gas | Gasoline |
| Tank | 3.9 gal | 4.3 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 17 hr at 25% load | 10.5 hr at 25% load |
| Run time (propane, 20 lb tank) | 9.8 hr | - |
| Engine | 298 cc | 420 cc |
| Noise and safety | ||
| Rated noise (light load) | 60 dBA | 72 dBA |
| CO shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| CARB compliant | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Starting | Remote, electric and recoil | Electric and recoil |
| App | No | No |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 27.0 x 20.9 x 21.7 in | 26.6 x 25.5 x 24.6 in |
| Weight | 134.5 lb | 152.2 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2025-08 | 2022-07 |