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WEN 56380i vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. WEN 56380i is cheaper at $699.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the WEN 56380i or Predator 3500 (Item 71358)?

The WEN 56380i wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The WEN 56380i is the cheaper at $699.99. The WEN 56380i both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec WEN 56380i Predator 3500 (Item 71358)
US price $699.99 $799.99
BrandWENPredator (Harbor Freight)
Released——
Type inverter inverter
Running watts 3400 3000
Peak watts 3800 3500
Fuel gas gas
Runtime hours 8.5 11
Noise dba 57 56
Weight (lb) 99.2 102
Outlets 2×120V 20A (5-20R), 1×120V 30A TT-30R (RV), 1×12V DC, 2×5V USB 2×120V 20A (5-20R), 1×120V 30A (L5-30R), 1×12V DC, 1×5V USB
Release year — —

Sources — WEN 56380i: wenproducts.com (verified 2026-06-19). Predator 3500 (Item 71358): harborfreight.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the WEN 56380i and Predator 3500 (Item 71358)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Running watts: WEN 56380i 3400 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 3000
  • Peak watts: WEN 56380i 3800 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 3500
  • Runtime hours: WEN 56380i 8.5 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 11
  • Noise dba: WEN 56380i 57 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 56
  • Weight (lb): WEN 56380i 99.2 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 102
  • Outlets: WEN 56380i 2×120V 20A (5-20R), 1×120V 30A TT-30R (RV), 1×12V DC, 2×5V USB vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 2×120V 20A (5-20R), 1×120V 30A (L5-30R), 1×12V DC, 1×5V USB

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