DuroMax XP15000HX Dual Fuel vs Westinghouse WGen14500DF
The Westinghouse WGen14500DF is the more powerful unit: 14,500 running watts against 12,000 — about 17% more capacity for the Westinghouse WGen14500DF. The Westinghouse WGen14500DF is the quieter of the two (74 dBA vs 78 dBA — though manufacturers measure noise at different loads and distances).
| DuroMax XP15000HX Dual Fuel | Westinghouse WGen14500DF | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | portable | portable |
| Fuel | gasoline, propane | gasoline, propane |
| Running watts (gas / LP for standby) | 12000 W | 14500 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 15000 W | 18000 W |
| Running watts (propane) | 11400 W | 13000 W |
| Starting watts (propane) | 14250 W | 16000 W |
| Noise level | 78 dBA | 74 dBA |
| Runtime at 50% load (gas) | 12 h | — |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 10.5 gal |
| Output voltage | 120/240V | 120/240V |
| Transfer-switch-ready outlet | 50 A | 50 A |
| Start type | electric | remote electric |
| CO safety shutoff | Yes | — |
| Engine displacement | 670 cc | 713 cc |
| Weight | 345 lb | 352 lb |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the DuroMax XP15000HX Dual Fuel or the Westinghouse WGen14500DF?
The Westinghouse WGen14500DF, at 14,500 running watts on its best fuel versus 12,000 W. Remember that dual-fuel and natural-gas ratings are lower than gasoline ratings — the comparison table shows the published per-fuel figures.
Where do these specifications come from?
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