Head to head · 2026
Champion 100889 4500W Dual Fuel Inverter vs WEN 56235i 2350W
Contender A
Champion 100889 4500W Dual Fuel Inverter
Best Value8.7
/ 10
The iGen4500 formula plus propane capability, typically at a lower price.
~$799 typical price
Buy on AmazonContender B
WEN 56235i 2350W
Budget Pick8.0
/ 10
Honda-class portability and quiet at 40% of Honda money.
~$429 typical price
Buy on AmazonOur verdict
Champion's dual-fuel 4500 costs about twice the WEN and earns it with double the output, electric start, and propane capability. The WEN remains the better buy for minimalist campers; the Champion is the better emergency-preparedness machine because propane stores for years and 3,500 running watts covers real household loads.
Pick the Champion if…
- ✓Outage preparedness is the primary mission
- ✓Propane storage beats gas cans for you
- ✓RV or higher-wattage loads
Pick the WEN if…
- ✓Camping/tailgating is the primary mission
- ✓Lightest, cheapest credible inverter
- ✓Fridge-and-devices backup is enough
Spec by spec
| Spec | Champion 100889 4500W Dual Fuel Inverter | WEN 56235i 2350W |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Running watts | 3,500 (gas) / 3,150 (propane) | 1,900 |
| Peak watts | 4,500 (gas) / 4,050 (propane) | 2,350 |
| Fuel | Gasoline / propane (dual fuel) | Gasoline |
| Tank / runtime | 2.3 gal — ~14 hr eco @ 25% load | 1.0 gal — ~10.5 hr eco @ 25% load |
| Noise | ~61 dBA | 51–58 dBA |
| Outlets | TT-30R, 2× 5-20R, USB | 2× 5-20R, USB, 12V DC |
| Start | Electric, recoil | Recoil |
| Weight | 105 lb | 39 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
Still deciding?
Read the full reviews for the complete story, or check both current prices — sale pricing swings this class of decision all the time.
~$799 typical price
Buy on Amazon~$429 typical price
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