The DuroMax 17,500 Watt Dual Fuel Portable HX Generator (XP17500HX) runs on 2 fuels; the other on 1. The Westinghouse Outdoor Power WGen14500 Generator states a lower noise level (74 dB vs 77 dB). The Westinghouse Outdoor Power WGen14500 Generator is listed $100 lower.
Side by side
| Specification | DuroMax 17,500 Watt Dual Fuel Portable HX Generator (XP17500HX) | Westinghouse Outdoor Power WGen14500 Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DuroMax | Westinghouse Outdoor Power |
| Running watts | 13,750 W | 14,500 W |
| Starting watts | 17,500 W | 14,500 W |
| Fuel types | Gasoline, Propane | Gasoline |
| Fuel tank (gasoline) | 11.9 gal | — |
| Runtime (as stated) | up to 15 h | up to 9 h |
| Noise (as stated) | 77 dB | 74 dB |
| Weight | 269 lb | 352 lb |
| Starting system | Electric/Recoil | — |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Carbon monoxide shutoff | Listed | Listed |
| Parallel capable | — | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 Years | Warranty (Commercial) 1 Year Limited |
| Household appliances it can run by watts (calc) | 20 of 20 | 20 of 20 |
| Price per running watt (calc) | $0.20 | $0.18 |
| Price seen | $2,699 | $2,599 |
| Sellers | 1 | 1 |
Highlighted rows differ. Figures come from each product's sources; runtime, recharge and cost rows are Wattstanding calculations using the same method for both.
Which should you choose?
DuroMax 17,500 Watt Dual Fuel Portable HX Generator (XP17500HX)
Choose the DuroMax 17,500 Watt Dual Fuel Portable HX Generator (XP17500HX) if fuel flexibility matters or you move it often.
Westinghouse Outdoor Power WGen14500 Generator
Choose the Westinghouse Outdoor Power WGen14500 Generator if noise near neighbors matters or price decides it.
Before you buy either
- Total your loads with the appliance load & runtime calculator.
- Confirm what each seller includes — accessories, software trials and bundles change often.
- Read the limitations on each full reference page.
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