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.
Westinghouse iGen8200TFc
78/100 for balanced decision
94/100 fit · 54/100 class score · 65% offer confidence · 100% data coverage.
This is the leader under the selected rule, not a universal winner. Confirm suitability and safe installation for your use case.
Westinghouse iGen8200TFc
DuroStar DS8000iX
Champion 201536
Champion 201537
Comparison table
15 of 19 rows differ across these models.
| Decision factor | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decision scores | ||||
| Balanced decision scoreBased on your selected decision lens | 78/100 Best available | 76/100 | 67/100 | 66/100 |
| Starter fit scorePower, budget, fuel, portability, and noise | 94/100 · Excellent fit Best available | 94/100 · Excellent fit Best available | 85/100 · Strong fit | 85/100 · Strong fit |
| Class scorePerformance within a similar product class | 54/100 · Best for specific needs Best available | 45/100 · Best for specific needs | 49/100 · Best for specific needs | 47/100 · Best for specific needs |
| Power | ||||
| Running outputContinuous power | 6,600 W Best available | 6,500 W | 6,500 W | 6,500 W |
| Peak outputShort startup surge | 8,200 W | 8,000 W | 8,500 W Best available | 8,500 W Best available |
| Portability & comfort | ||||
| WeightLower is easier to move | 134 lb | 134 lb | 126.6 lb Best available | 132.3 lb |
| NoiseLower is quieter; distance and load matter | 60 dBA Best available | 70 dBA | 64 dBA | 64 dBA |
| Buying intelligence | ||||
| Best listed priceCurrent ranked offer; delivered total may differ | $1,599 · Westinghouse / retailer network | $1,299 · DuroStar Best available | No verified numeric price | No verified numeric price |
| Verified sellersExact-model destinations currently compared | 2 sellers Best available | 1 seller | 1 seller | 1 seller |
| Offer confidencePrice, freshness, stock, shipping, and terms | 65/100 · rank 67/100 Best available | 65/100 · rank 67/100 Best available | 40/100 · rank 32/100 | 40/100 · rank 32/100 |
| Delivered totalListed price plus known shipping | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Running watts per dollarUses the best currently listed price | 4.13 W/$ | 5.00 W/$ Best available | Not available | Not available |
| Evidence & safety | ||||
| Data coverageCore comparison fields documented | 100% documented Best available | 100% documented Best available | 80% documented | 80% documented |
| Evidence gapsMissing fields are exposed, never scored as zero | No core spec gaps | No core spec gaps | listed price | listed price |
| 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 | Tri-fuel: gasoline + propane + natural gas | Gasoline + Propane | Gasoline + Propane | Gasoline + Propane + Natural Gas |
| Product classComparison cohort | high output inverter generators | high output inverter generators | high output inverter generators | high output inverter generators |
| Best forPrimary use cases | Whole-home backup planning & Transfer-switch applications | Home backup & Jobsites | Home essentials & RV power | Home essentials & RV power |
“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.