The Westinghouse WGen5300DFc is the better portable generator overall, rated 4.4 to 4.3. The Westinghouse WGen5300DFc leads on starting. The Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv costs $70 less ($579 vs $649).
A mid-size dual-fuel generator with remote start and a 240 V outlet for a transfer switch. Good for home backup of the essentials, as long as it can stay put or be carried by two people.
Amazon $649A mid-size dual-fuel generator that can run a fridge, furnace and well pump through a transfer switch. Best for buyers who want 240 V home backup at a low price and don’t mind a pull start.
Amazon $579Prices 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.
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 WGen5300DFc | Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 85 $0.12 per running watt | 91 $0.11 per running watt |
| Run time 15% | 70 11 hours on a tank at 50% load | 70 11 hours on a tank at 50% load |
| Fuel options 15% | 70 gasoline or propane | 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 | 100 shuts off when carbon monoxide builds up |
| Warranty 10% | 67 3-year warranty | 67 3-year warranty |
| Starting 5% | 100 electric start with a remote fob or app | 0 pull start only |
| Westinghouse WGen5300DFc | Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Gasoline | 5,300 W running, 6,600 W starting | 5,300 W running, 6,500 W starting |
| Propane | 4,800 W running, 5,900 W starting | 4,800 W running, 5,800 W starting |
| Outlets | 2 × 120 V, TT-30 (RV), L14-30 | 2 × 120 V, TT-30 (RV), L14-30 |
| Transfer switch ready | Yes, 240 V | Yes, 240 V |
| Full power at 120 V | Yes | Yes |
| Total harmonic distortion | under 23% | under 23% |
| Price per watt | $0.12 | $0.11 |
| Fuel and run time | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane | Gasoline, propane |
| Tank | 4.7 gal | 4.7 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 11 hr at 50% load | 11 hr at 50% load |
| Run time (propane, 20 lb tank) | 9 hr | 9 hr |
| Engine | 274 cc | 274 cc |
| Noise and safety | ||
| Rated noise | 68 dBA | 68 dBA |
| CO shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| CARB compliant | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Starting | Remote, electric and recoil | Recoil (pull) |
| Wheels | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 23.43 x 20.63 x 19.48 in | 23.23 x 20.08 x 19.09 in |
| Weight | 135.6 lb | 135.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2022-01 | 2021-09 |
