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 $1,399The Westinghouse iGen8200TFc and the DuroMax XP9500iH are evenly matched, rated 4.3 and 4.3. The Westinghouse iGen8200TFc leads on value and fuel options. The DuroMax XP9500iH wins on warranty and run time. The Westinghouse iGen8200TFc costs $600 less ($1,399 vs $1,999).
A home-backup inverter for people who want to run most of a house, including central air on many systems, through a transfer switch. Long runtime, CO shutoff and a five-year warranty make it good value for its size.
Amazon $1,999Prices were last checked October 22, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Westinghouse iGen8200TFc for value ($0.21 per running watt vs $0.26 per running watt) and fuel options (gasoline, propane or natural gas vs gasoline or propane).
- Choose the DuroMax XP9500iH for warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty) and run time (21 hours on a tank at 25% load vs 17 hours on a tank at 25% load).
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 | DuroMax XP9500iH |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $0.21 per running watt | 62 $0.26 per running watt |
| Quiet 20% | 75 60 dBA at light load, maker rating | 69 61 dBA at light load, maker rating |
| Run time 15% | 79 17 hours on a tank at 25% load | 100 21 hours on a tank at 25% load |
| Fuel options 10% | 100 gasoline, propane or natural gas | 70 gasoline or propane |
| 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 | 100 5-year warranty |
| Starting 5% | 100 electric start with a remote fob or app | 100 electric start with a remote fob or app |
Specifications
| Westinghouse iGen8200TFc | DuroMax XP9500iH | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Gasoline | 6,600 W running, 8,200 W starting | 7,600 W running, 9,500 W starting |
| Propane | 5,940 W running, 7,380 W starting | 7,200 W running, 9,025 W starting |
| Natural gas | 5,280 W running | - |
| Outlets | 2 × 120 V, TT-30 (RV) | 4 × 120 V, L14-30 |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| Total harmonic distortion | under 3% | under 3% |
| Price per watt | $0.21 | $0.26 |
| Fuel and run time | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane, natural gas | Gasoline, propane |
| Tank | 3.9 gal | 7.1 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 17 hr at 25% load | 21 hr at 25% load |
| Run time (propane, 20 lb tank) | 9.8 hr | - |
| Engine | 298 cc | 459 cc |
| Noise and safety | ||
| Rated noise (light load) | 60 dBA | 61 dBA |
| CO shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| CARB compliant | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Starting | Remote, electric and recoil | Remote, electric and recoil |
| App | No | - |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 27.0 x 20.9 x 21.7 in | 26.2 x 25 x 29.6 in |
| Weight | 134.5 lb | 216 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
