WEN DF480iX vs Westinghouse WGen5300cv
What is the difference?
The WEN DF480iX has 4 kW of running power, 4.8 kW peak. The Westinghouse WGen5300cv has 5.3 kW of running power, 6.6 kW peak.
The WEN DF480iX is dual-fuel, the Westinghouse WGen5300cv runs on gasoline.
The WEN DF480iX runs 7 h at half load, the Westinghouse WGen5300cv runs 11 h at half load. The Westinghouse WGen5300cv runs longer on a tank.
The WEN DF480iX has a 1.9 gal tank, the Westinghouse WGen5300cv has a 4.8 gal tank.
Both have a 3-year warranty.
The WEN DF480iX has 120 V AC output, the Westinghouse WGen5300cv 120/240 V. Only 240 V output can run 240 V loads such as many well pumps, dryers and central AC.
Specs side by side
| WEN DF480iX | Westinghouse WGen5300cv | |
|---|---|---|
| Running W | 4000 | 5300 |
| Peak W | 4800 | 6600 |
| Fuel | dual-fuel | gasoline |
| Tank (gal) | 1.9 | 4.8 |
| Run time @50 % (h) | 7 | 11 |
| Noise (dB) | 62 | — |
| CO shutoff | yes | yes |
| Weight (lb) | — | 132 |
| Warranty (yr) | 3 | 3 |
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Specs as read from manufacturer pages on 2026-10-25 / 2026-11-02. Specs one maker does not list are left out of the comparison. Sponsored links; we may earn a commission.
Common questions
Which has more running watts, WEN DF480iX or Westinghouse WGen5300cv?
The Westinghouse WGen5300cv. More running watts: 5300 W vs 4000 W.
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