Westinghouse iGen8200TFc Tri-Fuel Inverter vs Genmax GM9000iET Tri-Fuel Inverter Generator

The Genmax GM9000iET is the bigger power plant: 10,500 peak watts on gasoline and 7,800 running, against 8,200 and 6,600 for the Westinghouse. The Westinghouse is the quieter, lighter, more efficient machine, around 60 dBA versus 74 dBA and 134.5 lbs versus 138 lbs, with up to 17 hours of run time on a smaller tank. Owners of open-frame units like the Genmax accept the noise for the extra headroom and the remote, Bluetooth and ATS start options. Buy the Westinghouse for quieter backup and longer runs at moderate loads; buy the Genmax if you need to start large loads or want remote and automatic start.

• Choose the Westinghouse iGen8200TFc if you want quieter running, longer run time per tank and easier handling for home backup at moderate loads.
• Choose the Genmax GM9000iET if you need more peak and running watts, remote or automatic start, and can live with open-frame noise.