WEN 56400iX Inverter Generator vs Champion Electric Start Inverter Generator

Buy the WEN 56400iX if you want quieter running, a push-button electric start, more outlets and a larger fuel tank. Buy the Champion if you want a lighter, more compact unit with a longer claimed run time and a mechanical fuel gauge. The WEN is the better all-round camping and tailgating generator; the Champion is easier to move and store. Owners of both rate them well, but the WEN's 57 dB rating and electric start are the features most often praised.

• Choose the WEN 56400iX if you want the quietest unit here, keyless electric start with pull-cord backup, six outlets including an RV TT-30R, and a 2.2-gallon tank.
• Choose the Champion if you want a lighter, more compact generator with a longer claimed run time and a simple mechanical fuel gauge.