Westinghouse iGen5000DFc
#1 in Mid-sizeFull review
A mid-size dual-fuel generator that can run a 30 A RV or a house’s essentials all night on one tank. Good for buyers who want long run time and remote start.
Amazon $999$999
The Westinghouse iGen5000DFc is the better inverter generator overall, rated 4.4 to 3.9. The Westinghouse iGen5000DFc leads on run time and starting. The Westinghouse iGen5000DFc costs $40.75 less ($999 vs $1,039.75).
Generac iQ5200 DF
#4 in Mid-sizeFull review
A dual-fuel inverter with enough surge for an RV air conditioner and long propane run time. A good fit for home essentials and 30 A campers willing to use an adapter.
Amazon $1,039.75$1,039.75
Prices 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 iGen5000DFc for run time (18 hours on a tank at 25% load vs 15 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 mid-size inverter generator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Westinghouse iGen5000DFc | Generac iQ5200 DF |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 73 $0.26 per running watt | 71 $0.27 per running watt |
| Quiet 20% | 88 52 dBA at light load, maker rating | 50 noise level not published (neutral score used) |
| Run time 15% | 100 18 hours on a tank at 25% load | 75 15 hours on a tank at 25% load |
| Fuel options 10% | 70 gasoline or propane | 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 | 50 3-year warranty |
| Starting 5% | 100 electric start with a remote fob or app | 80 push-button electric start |
Specifications
| Westinghouse iGen5000DFc | Generac iQ5200 DF | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Gasoline | 3,900 W running, 5,000 W starting | 3,900 W running, 5,200 W starting |
| Propane | 3,500 W running, 4,500 W starting | 3,500 W running, 4,700 W starting |
| Outlets | 2 × 120 V, TT-30 (RV), USB | 4 × 120 V, L5-30, USB |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| Total harmonic distortion | under 3% | under 3% |
| Price per watt | $0.26 | $0.27 |
| Fuel and run time | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane | Gasoline, propane |
| Tank | 3.4 gal | 3.2 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 18 hr at 25% load | 15 hr at 25% load |
| Run time (propane, 20 lb tank) | 22 hr | 20 hr |
| Engine | 224 cc | 223 cc |
| Noise and safety | ||
| Rated noise (light load) | 52 dBA | - |
| CO shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| CARB compliant | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Starting | Remote, electric and recoil | Electric and recoil |
| App | No | No |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 24.5 x 17.5 x 20 in | 24.6 x 20.3 x 22.5 in |
| Weight | 105.8 lb | 107 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |