Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Pressure Washers (2026)
The cheapest pressure washers is Sun Joe SPX3000 at $169. Best by the numbers — Sun Joe SPX3000 (lowest price), Active 2.0 (newest). This page compares 10 pressure washers across 8 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
10 pressure washers compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Sun Joe SPX3000 at $169 (Typical current retail at Walmart; pressurewasherdb shows $143.65-$169.99 range).
- Typical price: from $169, median $319.99, up to $385 — across 9 priced.
- Tracked: 10 products across 8 brands, current through 2026-06-15.
- Compared on: power type, max psi, max flow gpm, motor or engine, hose length ft, nozzle count.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Sun Joe SPX3000 ($169)
- Newest: Active 2.0 (2022)
- Lightest: Karcher K1700 (20.7 weight lb)
Comparison
| # | Pressure Washer | Price | power type | max psi | max flow gpm | motor or engine | hose length ft | nozzle count | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Joe SPX3000 | $169 | electric | 2030 | 1.2 | 13-amp universal | 20 | 5 | pressurewasherdb.com |
| 2 | Karcher K1700 | $169.99 | electric | 1700 | 1.2 | 14-amp universal | 20 | 3 | kaercher.com |
| 3 | Greenworks GPW2000 | $184.73 | electric | 2000 | 1.2 | 14-amp universal | 25 | 4 | pressurewasherdb.com |
| 4 | Ryobi RY142300 | $279 | electric | 2300 | 1.2 | 13-amp brushless induction | 25 | 3 | pressurist.com |
| 5 | Active 2.0 | $319.99 | electric | 1800 | 2 | 14-amp (1800W) universal 9650 motor, 5-piston pump | 20 | 4 | activeproducts.com |
| 6 | Westinghouse WPX3200 | $329 | gas | 3200 | 2.5 | 212cc Westinghouse OHV 4-stroke horizontal shaft | 25 | 5 | westinghouse.com |
| 7 | DeWalt DWPW2400 | $357.99 | electric | 2400 | 1.1 | 13-amp induction axial cam pump | 25 | 5 | dewalt.com |
| 8 | Greenworks Pro GPW3000 | $374.99 | electric | 3000 | 2 | 14-amp brushless (TruBrushless) | 25 | 5 | pressurewasherdb.com |
| 9 | Simpson MegaShot MS60773 | $385 | gas | 2800 | 2.3 | Honda GCV160 (160cc OHV) | 25 | 4 | simpsoncleaning.com |
| 10 | Karcher K5 Premium | — | electric | 2000 | 1.4 | water-cooled induction | 25 | 2 | kaercher.com |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest pressure washers?
Sun Joe SPX3000 is the cheapest at $169 (Typical current retail at Walmart; pressurewasherdb shows $143.65-$169.99 range), as of 2026-06-15.
How much does pressure washers cost?
Across the 9 pressure washers with a published price, the median is $319.99, ranging from $169 to $385, as of 2026-06-15.
Which pressure washers is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Sun Joe SPX3000 ($169). Newest: Active 2.0 (2022). Lightest: Karcher K1700 (20.7 weight lb).
How many pressure washers are compared here?
10 pressure washers across 8 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-15.
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How we compiled this
Roster covers ten high-search pressure washer models spanning entry-level electric, mid-range electric brushless, and residential gas units: Sun Joe SPX3000, Ryobi RY142300, Karcher K5 Premium (1.603-361.0), Karcher K1700, Greenworks GPW2000, Greenworks Pro GPW3000, Simpson MegaShot MS60773, Westinghouse WPX3200, DeWalt DWPW2400, and Active 2.0. Specs sourced from manufacturer product pages (shopjoe.com, kaercher.com, dewalt.com, westinghouse.com, simpsoncleaning.com, activeproducts.com), the pressurewasherdb.com specialist database, and major retail listings (Home Depot, Walmart, Lowes, Direct Tools Outlet, Amazon). PSI and GPM reflect certified/rated figures where available, not peak-marketing figures; weight is dry/without water. Adversarially re-verified 2026-06-15: all ten models confirmed to exist; two price corrections applied (Active 2.0 tool-only price corrected to official $319.99; Karcher K5 Premium price nulled because the model is discontinued and no current published USD price is verifiable). All other headline specs corroborated across the cited source plus at least one independent retailer/review. accessedAt 2026-06-15.
Last verified 2026-06-15. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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