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 WGen9500DF
78/100 for balanced decision
84/100 fit · 68/100 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 WGen9500DF
Powerhorse 12500 Tri Fuel
Pulsar PG12000B
Champion 201508
Comparison table
14 of 19 rows differ across these models.
| Decision factor | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decision scores | ||||
| Balanced decision scoreBased on your selected decision lens | 78/100 Best available | 67/100 | 76/100 | 75/100 |
| Starter fit scorePower, budget, fuel, portability, and noise | 84/100 · Strong fit | 75/100 · Good fit | 84/100 · Strong fit | 86/100 · Strong fit Best available |
| Class scorePerformance within a similar product class | 68/100 · Strong in its class Best available | 63/100 · Competitive in its class | 61/100 · Competitive in its class | 67/100 · Strong in its class |
| Power | ||||
| Running outputContinuous power | 9,500 W Best available | 9,500 W Best available | 9,500 W Best available | 9,500 W Best available |
| Peak outputShort startup surge | 12,500 W Best available | 12,000 W | 12,500 W Best available | 12,000 W |
| Portability & comfort | ||||
| WeightLower is easier to move | 211 lb Best available | 216 lb | 224 lb | Not listed |
| NoiseLower is quieter; distance and load matter | 74 dBA Best available | 74 dBA Best available | 74 dBA Best available | Not listed |
| Buying intelligence | ||||
| Best listed priceCurrent ranked offer; delivered total may differ | $1,249 · Westinghouse / retailer network Best available | No verified numeric price | $1,400 · Northern Tool | $1,299 · Pulsar |
| Verified sellersExact-model destinations currently compared | 2 sellers Best available | 1 seller | 1 seller | 1 seller |
| Offer confidencePrice, freshness, stock, shipping, and terms | 65/100 · rank 67/100 Best available | 40/100 · rank 32/100 | 65/100 · rank 67/100 Best available | 65/100 · rank 67/100 Best available |
| Delivered totalListed price plus known shipping | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Running watts per dollarUses the best currently listed price | 7.61 W/$ Best available | Not available | 6.79 W/$ | 7.31 W/$ |
| Evidence & safety | ||||
| Data coverageCore comparison fields documented | 100% documented Best available | 80% documented | 100% documented Best available | 60% documented |
| Evidence gapsMissing fields are exposed, never scored as zero | No core spec gaps | listed price | No core spec gaps | weight, sound level |
| 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 | Dual fuel: gasoline + propane | Gasoline + Propane | Gasoline + Propane + Natural gas | Gasoline + Propane |
| Product classComparison cohort | high output portable generators | high output portable generators | high output portable generators | high output portable generators |
| Best forPrimary use cases | Whole-home backup planning & Transfer-switch applications | Whole-home essentials & Major appliances and pumps | Fuel-flexible home backup & Natural-gas preparedness | High-output home backup & Large appliances and tools |
“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.