Which one runs an RV air conditioner?

The Westinghouse. Its TT-30R 30A outlet plugs straight into a 30A travel trailer and its 5,300 running watts handle a 13,500 BTU AC. The Pulsar tops out at 1,800 running watts on two 15A outlets, which is not enough for most RV air conditioners.

The Pulsar, at about 59–60 dB versus 68 dBA for the Westinghouse. That gap is roughly the difference between a normal conversation and a louder one, and it matters at a campground with neighbors.

Is the Westinghouse worth $149 more?

Yes if you need 240V, a transfer switch, or an RV outlet; those features are not available on the Pulsar at any price. No if you only charge devices and run a fan, where the Pulsar's lower weight and quieter run win.

Can either one back up a house?

Only the Westinghouse, through its L14-30R outlet and a transfer switch, and only for selected circuits. The Pulsar has no 240V output, so it can run extension-cord loads but not a panel.

Which lasts longer on a tank?

The Westinghouse, at up to 14.5 hours at 50% load on its 4.7-gallon tank versus 8 hours on the Pulsar's 1.18-gallon tank. The Pulsar also has no fuel gauge, so you have to check the level by eye.

Do both run on propane?

Yes, both are dual fuel and include a propane hose. Expect lower wattage on propane: the Westinghouse drops to 5,800 peak watts, and the Pulsar's ratings above are for gasoline.

Westinghouse WGen5300DFc Dual Fuel Portable Generator vs Pulsar 2200-Watt Dual-Fuel Quiet Inverter Generator

Buy the Westinghouse WGen5300DFc if you need to run a house circuit, an RV air conditioner, or a 240V transfer switch. Buy the Pulsar 2200 if you need quiet, light power for a campsite, tailgate, or a few small appliances. The Westinghouse is $579.00 at Best Buy as of November 3, 2026, and the Pulsar is $429.99 at Target as of November 3, 2026. The $149 gap buys roughly three times the running watts and a CO shutdown, but it also adds about 98 lb.

Today the Pulsar 2200-Watt Dual-Fuel Quiet Inverter Generator costs $149.01 less at its best price.

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