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 3.7. The Westinghouse iGen5000DFc leads on run time and starting. The WEN DF480iX wins on value. The WEN DF480iX costs $352 less ($647 vs $999).
WEN DF480iX
#6 in Mid-sizeFull review
A light, low-cost dual-fuel inverter for RVs and outages, with CO shutoff and electric start. Plan on frequent refuelling or a propane tank for long runs.
Amazon $647$647
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 9.2 hours on a tank at 25% load (scaled from 50%)) and starting (electric start with a remote fob or app vs push-button electric start).
- Choose the WEN DF480iX for value ($0.16 per running watt vs $0.26 per running watt).
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 | WEN DF480iX |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 73 $0.26 per running watt | 97 $0.16 per running watt |
| Quiet 20% | 88 52 dBA at light load, maker rating | 25 62 dBA at light load, maker rating |
| Run time 15% | 100 18 hours on a tank at 25% load | 27 9.2 hours on a tank at 25% load (scaled from 50%) |
| 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 | WEN DF480iX | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Gasoline | 3,900 W running, 5,000 W starting | 4,000 W running, 4,800 W starting |
| Propane | 3,500 W running, 4,500 W starting | 3,600 W running, 4,320 W starting |
| Outlets | 2 × 120 V, TT-30 (RV), USB | 4 × 120 V, TT-30 (RV), USB |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| Total harmonic distortion | under 3% | under 1.2% |
| Price per watt | $0.26 | $0.16 |
| Fuel and run time | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane | Gasoline, propane |
| Tank | 3.4 gal | 1.9 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 18 hr at 25% load | 7 hr at 50% load |
| Run time (propane, 20 lb tank) | 22 hr | 12 hr |
| Engine | 224 cc | 224 cc |
| Noise and safety | ||
| Rated noise (light load) | 52 dBA | 62 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 | 23.8 x 12.6 x 22.1 in |
| Weight | 105.8 lb | 78.5 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |