Westinghouse WGen7500c
#9 in Mid-sizeFull review
A gasoline generator big enough for most essentials through a transfer switch, with remote start. Best for homeowners who don’t need propane and want simple 240 V backup.
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The Westinghouse WGen7500c is the better portable generator overall, rated 3.9 to 3.9. The Westinghouse WGen7500c leads on CO safety, warranty and starting. The WEN DF1100T wins on fuel options.
WEN DF1100T
#11 in Mid-sizeFull review
A mid-size dual-fuel generator for feeding a 50 A transfer switch on a budget, though the CO-sensing DF1100X is the safer pick.
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Prices were last checked October 28, 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 WGen7500c for CO safety (shuts off when carbon monoxide builds up vs no CO shutoff), warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and starting (electric start with a remote fob or app vs push-button electric start).
- Choose the WEN DF1100T for fuel options (gasoline or propane vs gasoline only).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mid-size portable generator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Westinghouse WGen7500c | WEN DF1100T |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 89 $0.11 per running watt | 94 $0.10 per running watt |
| Run time 15% | 44 8.4 hours on a tank at 50% load (scaled from 25%) | 45 8.5 hours on a tank at 50% load |
| Fuel options 15% | 0 gasoline only | 70 gasoline or propane |
| Home hookup 15% | 100 240 V outlet for a transfer switch | 100 240 V outlet for a transfer switch |
| CO safety 10% | 100 shuts off when carbon monoxide builds up | 0 no CO shutoff |
| Warranty 10% | 67 3-year warranty | 33 2-year warranty |
| Starting 5% | 100 electric start with a remote fob or app | 80 push-button electric start |
Specifications
| Westinghouse WGen7500c | WEN DF1100T | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Gasoline | 7,500 W running, 9,500 W starting | 8,300 W running, 11,000 W starting |
| Propane | - | 7,500 W running, 9,500 W starting |
| Outlets | 4 × 120 V, L14-30 | 4 × 120 V, L5-30, 14-50 |
| Transfer switch ready | Yes, 240 V | Yes, 240 V |
| Full power at 120 V | No | No |
| Total harmonic distortion | under 23% | - |
| Price per watt | $0.11 | $0.10 |
| Fuel and run time | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline, propane |
| Tank | 6.6 gal | 6.6 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 11 hr at 25% load | 8.5 hr at 50% load |
| Run time (propane, 20 lb tank) | - | 3 hr |
| Engine | 420 cc | 457 cc |
| Noise and safety | ||
| Rated noise | 72 dBA | - |
| CO shutoff | Yes | No |
| CARB compliant | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Starting | Remote, electric and recoil | Electric and recoil |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 27.2 x 26.1 x 26 in | 27.3 x 20.6 x 21.9 in |
| Weight | 197.1 lb | 213.8 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2022-05 | 2018-11 |