Westinghouse
Westinghouse iGen4500
$999
Best Portable Generators · head-to-head
Westinghouse iGen4500 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Predator 3500 (Item 71358) is cheaper at $799.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Predator (Harbor Freight)
Predator 3500 (Item 71358)
$799.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Westinghouse iGen4500 or Predator 3500 (Item 71358)?
The Predator 3500 (Item 71358) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Predator 3500 (Item 71358) is the cheaper at $799.99. The Predator 3500 (Item 71358) both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Westinghouse iGen4500 | Predator 3500 (Item 71358) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $999 | $799.99 |
| Brand | Westinghouse | Predator (Harbor Freight) |
| Released | — | — |
| Type | inverter | inverter |
| Running watts | 3700 | 3000 |
| Peak watts | 4500 | 3500 |
| Fuel | gas | gas |
| Runtime hours | 18 | 11 |
| Noise dba | 52 | 56 |
| Weight (lb) | 127.6 | 102 |
| Outlets | 1×TT-30R (RV), 2×120V 20A (5-20R), 2×USB | 2×120V 20A (5-20R), 1×120V 30A (L5-30R), 1×12V DC, 1×5V USB |
| Release year | — | — |
Sources — Westinghouse iGen4500: webstaurantstore.com (verified 2026-06-19). Predator 3500 (Item 71358): harborfreight.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Westinghouse iGen4500 and Predator 3500 (Item 71358)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Running watts: Westinghouse iGen4500 3700 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 3000
- Peak watts: Westinghouse iGen4500 4500 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 3500
- Runtime hours: Westinghouse iGen4500 18 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 11
- Noise dba: Westinghouse iGen4500 52 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 56
- Weight (lb): Westinghouse iGen4500 127.6 vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 102
- Outlets: Westinghouse iGen4500 1×TT-30R (RV), 2×120V 20A (5-20R), 2×USB vs Predator 3500 (Item 71358) 2×120V 20A (5-20R), 1×120V 30A (L5-30R), 1×12V DC, 1×5V USB
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Westinghouse iGen4500
Only one whitelisted tester covers this generator: Pro Tool Reviews names the Westinghouse iGen4500 (in its iGen4500DFc dual-fuel trim) its best inverter generator for 30-amp RVs, praising exceptionally quiet 52 dB operation, long runtime, strong fuel efficiency and a rich feature set. This is a buying-guide pick within a roundup, not an independent lab test, and the noise/runtime figures are the manufacturer-spec numbers cited in the guide. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Exceptionally quiet 52 dB operation, standout even among inverter generators; Long runtime and strong fuel efficiency for a 30-amp RV; Rich feature set: dual-fuel, electric/remote start, CO detection, parallel-capable.
Flagged: No 240V outlet; Premium price, no sub-$1000 option among these picks.
Predator 3500 (Item 71358)
No sourced tester review yet.