WEN DF475T
#7 in SmallFull review
A small, cheap dual-fuel generator for running a fridge, sump pump and lights through a 30 A transfer switch, if you can live without CO shutoff.
Amazon $464.99$464.99
The WEN DF475T is the better portable generator overall, rated 4.0 to 3.4. The WEN DF475T leads on fuel options, home hookup and starting. The WEN GN5600 wins on warranty, value and run time. The WEN GN5600 costs $88.99 less ($376 vs $464.99).
WEN GN5600
#11 in SmallFull review
A cheap small gas generator for keeping essentials or an RV going in an outage, if you can live without CO shutoff and electric start.
Amazon $376$376
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 WEN DF475T for fuel options (gasoline or propane vs gasoline only), home hookup (240 V outlet for a transfer switch vs 120 V 30 A outlet only (no 240 V)) and starting (push-button electric start vs pull start only).
- Choose the WEN GN5600 for warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty), value ($0.08 per running watt vs $0.12 per running watt) and run time (12.5 hours on a tank at 50% load vs 11 hours on a tank at 50% load).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every small portable generator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | WEN DF475T | WEN GN5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 91 $0.12 per running watt | 100 $0.08 per running watt |
| Run time 15% | 70 11 hours on a tank at 50% load | 85 12.5 hours on a tank at 50% load |
| Fuel options 15% | 70 gasoline or propane | 0 gasoline only |
| Home hookup 15% | 100 240 V outlet for a transfer switch | 40 120 V 30 A outlet only (no 240 V) |
| CO safety 10% | 0 no CO shutoff | 0 no CO shutoff |
| Warranty 10% | 33 2-year warranty | 67 3-year warranty |
| Starting 5% | 80 push-button electric start | 0 pull start only |
Specifications
| WEN DF475T | WEN GN5600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Gasoline | 3,800 W running, 4,750 W starting | 4,500 W running, 5,600 W starting |
| Propane | 3,500 W running, 4,350 W starting | - |
| Outlets | 2 × 120 V, L14-30 | 2 × 120 V, TT-30 (RV), L5-30 |
| Transfer switch ready | Yes, 240 V | 120 V only (L5-30) |
| Full power at 120 V | Yes | - |
| Price per watt | $0.12 | $0.08 |
| Fuel and run time | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane | Gasoline |
| Tank | 4 gal | 4.4 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 11 hr at 50% load | 12.5 hr at 50% load |
| Run time (propane, 20 lb tank) | 7 hr | - |
| Engine | 224 cc | 224 cc |
| Noise and safety | ||
| CO shutoff | No | No |
| CARB compliant | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Starting | Electric and recoil | Recoil (pull) |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 23.2 x 17.5 x 18.5 in | 22.8 x 23.6 x 23.0 in |
| Weight | 105.8 lb | 103.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2018-12 | 2023-02 |