Side-by-side comparison workbench
Make the tradeoffs impossible to miss.
Compare up to four models, choose what matters most, and see a traceable leader across specs, fit, price, offer quality, and evidence coverage.
What matters most for this decision?
Change the lens to recalculate the leader. Scores use only documented values and expose missing evidence below.
A-iPower SUA5000C
100/100 for lowest listed price
$400 listed at A-iPower; delivered total may differ.
This is the leader under the selected rule, not a universal winner. Confirm suitability and safe installation for your use case.
A-iPower SUA5000C
WEN GN5602X
Powermate PM7500 49ST
Westinghouse WGen5300v
Comparison table
12 of 19 rows differ across these models.
| Decision factor | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decision scores | ||||
| Lowest listed price scoreBased on your selected decision lens | 89/100 | 100/100 Best available | 70/100 | 64/100 |
| Starter fit scorePower, budget, fuel, portability, and noise | 93/100 · Excellent fit | 94/100 · Excellent fit Best available | 92/100 · Excellent fit | 94/100 · Excellent fit Best available |
| Class scorePerformance within a similar product class | 65/100 · Strong in its class | 58/100 · Competitive in its class | 74/100 · Strong in its class Best available | 65/100 · Strong in its class |
| Power | ||||
| Running outputContinuous power | 4,500 W | 4,250 W | 6,000 W Best available | 5,300 W |
| Peak outputShort startup surge | 5,600 W | 5,000 W | 7,500 W Best available | 6,600 W |
| Portability & comfort | ||||
| WeightLower is easier to move | 121.2 lb Best available | 123 lb | 170 lb | 132 lb |
| NoiseLower is quieter; distance and load matter | Not listed | 68 dBA Best available | Not listed | 68 dBA Best available |
| Buying intelligence | ||||
| Best listed priceCurrent ranked offer; delivered total may differ | $450 · WEN Products | $400 · A-iPower Best available | $569 · Powermate | $629 · Westinghouse / retailer network |
| Verified sellersExact-model destinations currently compared | 1 seller Best available | 1 seller Best available | 1 seller Best available | 1 seller Best available |
| Offer confidencePrice, freshness, stock, shipping, and terms | 65/100 · rank 67/100 Best available | 65/100 · rank 67/100 Best available | 65/100 · rank 67/100 Best available | 65/100 · rank 67/100 Best available |
| Delivered totalListed price plus known shipping | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Running watts per dollarUses the best currently listed price | 10.00 W/$ | 10.63 W/$ Best available | 10.54 W/$ | 8.43 W/$ |
| Evidence & safety | ||||
| Data coverageCore comparison fields documented | 80% documented | 100% documented Best available | 80% documented | 100% documented Best available |
| Evidence gapsMissing fields are exposed, never scored as zero | sound level | No core spec gaps | sound level | No core spec gaps |
| Recall screenExact-model text match in the current CPSC snapshot | No exact-model match in current screen | No exact-model match in current screen | No exact-model match in current screen | No exact-model match in current screen |
| Data checkedCatalog verification date | Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Product basics | ||||
| Fuel / energySupported power source | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Product classComparison cohort | mid output portable generators | mid output portable generators | mid output portable generators | mid output portable generators |
| Best forPrimary use cases | Home-backup planning & Transfer-switch applications | Home backup & Camping & recreation | Home backup & Large tools | Whole-home backup planning & Transfer-switch applications |
“Best available” marks the strongest documented numeric value in this comparison. Ties are marked together; missing values do not win or lose.
Recall screening is not a safety certification. Confirm current specifications, notices, price, installation, and safe-use requirements with the manufacturer and seller.