Westinghouse iGen2550c
#3 in SmallFull review
A light, quiet camping and tailgating generator with an RV outlet and CO shutoff. Good for running a fridge, lights and electronics in an outage.
Amazon $479$479
The Westinghouse iGen2550c is the better inverter generator overall, rated 3.8 to 3.2. The Westinghouse iGen2550c leads on warranty, value and run time. The Westinghouse iGen2550c costs $120.99 less ($479 vs $599.99).
Predator 2500 Super Quiet
#10 in SmallFull review
A cheap, light camping and tailgating inverter with CO shutoff. The short warranty is the trade-off for the low price.
Harbor Freight $599.99$599.99
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 iGen2550c for warranty (3-year warranty vs 0.2-year warranty), value ($0.25 per running watt vs $0.30 per running watt) and run time (11 hours on a tank at 25% load vs 10.2 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 small inverter generator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Westinghouse iGen2550c | Predator 2500 Super Quiet |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 87 $0.25 per running watt | 75 $0.30 per running watt |
| Quiet 20% | 71 52 dBA at light load, maker rating | 29 58 dBA at light load, maker rating |
| Run time 15% | 70 11 hours on a tank at 25% load | 62 10.2 hours on a tank at 25% load |
| Fuel options 10% | 0 gasoline only | 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 | 0 0.2-year warranty |
| Starting 5% | 0 pull start only | 0 pull start only |
Specifications
| Westinghouse iGen2550c | Predator 2500 Super Quiet | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Gasoline | 1,900 W running, 2,550 W starting | 2,000 W running, 2,500 W starting |
| Outlets | 2 × 120 V, TT-30 (RV), USB | 2 × 120 V, USB |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| Total harmonic distortion | under 3% | - |
| Price per watt | $0.25 | $0.30 |
| Fuel and run time | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Tank | 1.1 gal | 1.4 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 11 hr at 25% load | 10.2 hr at 25% load |
| Engine | 80 cc | 98 cc |
| Noise and safety | ||
| Rated noise (light load) | 52 dBA | 58 dBA |
| CO shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| CARB compliant | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Starting | Recoil (pull) | Recoil (pull) |
| App | No | No |
| Wheels | No | No |
| Dimensions | 18.5 x 11 x 18 in | 20.375 x 11.625 x 19.125 in |
| Weight | 40 lb | 46 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 0.2 years |