Can the Pulsar 2200 run a house during an outage?

No. At 1,800 running watts and 120V only, it covers lights, a fridge, a router and small electronics. A furnace blower, well pump or central AC needs the Westinghouse's 240V outlets and 9,500 watts.

Is the Westinghouse too loud for a campsite?

Yes. It is rated 90 dB at 6 feet, which is far above typical campground limits. The Pulsar at 59 dB is the camping choice.

Which one is cheaper to run?

The Pulsar sips fuel: 1.18 gallons for 8 hours at half load. The Westinghouse burns about 1.25 gallons per hour at full load, so it costs much more per hour but powers far larger loads.

Does the Westinghouse really run on propane?

Yes. It is dual fuel and peaks at 9,500 watts on propane, with a propane hose included. Output is lower than its 12,500-watt gasoline peak.

Is the Pulsar worth it over the Westinghouse if I only need small devices?

Yes. It costs $429.99 at Target versus $999.00 at Walmart as of November 3, 2026, weighs 46.5 lbs and runs quietly. You give up 240V and high wattage you would not use.

Can I start the Westinghouse without pulling a cord?

Yes. It has push-button electric start and a remote key fob, plus recoil backup. The Pulsar is recoil start only.

Westinghouse WGen9500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator vs Pulsar 2200-Watt Dual-Fuel Quiet Inverter Generator

Buy the Westinghouse WGen9500DF if you need to run a house, an air conditioner or a 240V well pump during an outage. Buy the Pulsar 2200 if you need quiet, light power for a campsite, tailgate or a few small devices. The gap is large: $999.00 at Walmart versus $429.99 at Target, both as of November 3, 2026. The Westinghouse costs more than twice as much but delivers about five times the running watts.

Today the Pulsar 2200-Watt Dual-Fuel Quiet Inverter Generator costs $569.01 less at its best price.

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