9 Best Pressure Washers of 2026

The Westinghouse ePX3500 gives the best balance of pressure, size and price in this comparison. Westinghouse rates it at 2000 PSI and 1.2 GPM, with 2500 PSI and 1.76 GPM as maximum figures, and lists an MSRP of $199.00. That is 400 PSI more rated pressure than the $149.00 ePX3100v from the same brand, for $50 more. The body is 16.5 in tall and weighs 19 pounds, and four quick-lock wheels steer 360° so it follows you across a driveway without tipping. Five quick-connect tips cover a 0° jet, 15° and 25° fans, a turbo nozzle and soap, and a 20 ounce onboard tank holds detergent. The 25 ft easy-coil nylon braided hose connects to a 17.5 in extendable steel wand. The Total Stop System turns the pump off whenever you release the trigger. The tradeoff is flow: at 1.2 GPM it rinses more slowly than a gas washer, so a large concrete driveway takes longer than with the 2.5 GPM DeWalt or Simpson.

The Ryobi RY142500 is the step up for buyers who want more pressure than a compact washer and a sturdier frame. Ryobi rates it at 2500 PSI and 1.2 GPM and positions it for medium-duty cleaning of fencing, decking, siding, sidewalks, patio furniture and small driveways. It costs $329.00 on Ryobi's own US store. The motor is brushless, the wand is metal with a 1/4 in quick-connect coupler, and the 25 ft high-pressure hose is non-marring, so it will not leave marks on siding or a car. A hand-truck frame rolls on 12 in flat-free wheels, which handle lawn and gravel better than small casters, and the nozzles, hose, wand and cord all store on the unit. The box includes three nozzles: 15°, turbo and soap. That covers most jobs, but there is no 0° or 40° tip, and the product page we checked does not list a weight. Ryobi also sells it with a 12 in surface cleaner for $408.97.

The Sun Joe SPX3000 is the value pick for buyers who want a full set of tips and a long reach. Sun Joe certifies it at 2030 PSI and 1.2 GPM from a 13-amp, 2000-watt motor, close to the Westinghouse ePX3500's 2000 PSI rating, and its own store lists it at a $169.00 sale price against a $248.75 regular price. Its standout features are two removable 0.9 L detergent tanks, so you can carry two cleaners at once, and a 34 in stainless steel lance with brass fittings that Sun Joe says reaches two-story buildings and the undersides of vehicles. Five quick-connect tips run from a 0° jet to a 40° fan plus soap. It weighs 24.3 pounds and rolls on rear wheels. The limits are a 20 ft high-pressure hose, which means moving the unit more often, and a 2-year warranty, a year shorter than Westinghouse offers. Check the price at checkout, because the $169.00 figure is a sale.

The Ryobi RY143011 is the electric washer to pick if you want gas-like pressure without fuel or pull starts. Ryobi rates it at 3000 PSI and 1.1 GPM and calls it a heavy-duty residential washer for siding, bricks, sidewalks and large driveways. It costs $429.00 on Ryobi's US store, or $508.97 with a 12 in surface cleaner. The 35 ft hose is the longest of the electric models we compared, which means fewer trips to move the unit around a house. Instead of a bag of tips, it ships with a turbo nozzle and a 5-in-1 nozzle that switches between 15°, 25° and 40° fans and two soap modes. The frame is a hand truck on 12 in flat-free wheels with a metal wand and onboard detergent tank. The weak spot is flow: 1.1 GPM is the lowest here, so rinsing takes longer than with the 2.5 GPM gas washers, and the price is more than double that of the Westinghouse ePX3500.

The Kärcher K 5 FC is the lightest wheeled washer we compared at 13.6 lb without accessories, and Kärcher rates it at 2000 PSI and 1.2 GPM. The pump is aluminum, which Kärcher says is built for longer cleaning sessions, and the box includes a 16.9 oz foam jet, so you can soap a car without buying a cannon. Nozzles are quick-connect 25°, 40°, turbo and detergent tips, and the gun and machine use standard M22 threads, a common connection size. The 25 ft hose and 35 ft cable match the reach of the Westinghouse ePX3500, and the trigger gun, lance, nozzles and hose store on the unit. There is no 0° or 15° tip in the list of included parts, which matters for stubborn stains. Kärcher's US online shop lists it at $269.99, which is $70 more than the Westinghouse ePX3500 at the same 2000 PSI rating.

The Westinghouse ePX3100v is the cheapest washer we could verify and the easiest to carry. Westinghouse lists it at a $149.00 MSRP and rates it at 1800 PSI and 1.2 GPM, with 2100 PSI and 1.76 GPM as maximum figures. It weighs about 18 pounds and has a built-in handle instead of wheels, so it suits balconies, small patios and cars more than long driveways. A detachable foam cannon is included, which most washers here sell separately, and three quick-connect tips cover 15°, 25° and turbo. The 13-amp motor drives an axial cam pump, and the Total Stop System stops the pump when you release the trigger. Westinghouse backs it with a 3-year limited residential warranty. The compromises are the lowest rated pressure on the list and no 0° or 40° tip. Westinghouse's page also gives two hose lengths, 20 ft in the description and 25 ft in the spec table, so check the box before you plan around reach.

The DeWalt DXPW61372 has the strongest published specs of any washer we compared. DeWalt rates it at 3400 PSI and 2.5 GPM, more than double the flow of most electric models here, which is what speeds up rinsing a large driveway. A DeWalt 208cc engine with low oil shutdown drives a maintenance-free axial cam pump with thermal relief protection. The 50 ft high-pressure hose is the longest on this list, and DeWalt says it is non-marring and 3x more abrasion-resistant than standard rubber hose. The box includes four quick-connect nozzles (0°, 15°, 40° and soap), a built-in soap tank and never-flat wheels. Warranty coverage is 5 years on the frame and 2 years each on the pump and engine; DeWalt notes the unit is made and warranted by a licensee. It is not sold in California, and DeWalt does not list a price on its own site, so we mark pricing pending. Expect the usual gas upkeep: fuel, oil and winter storage.

The Simpson MegaShot MS61084 matches the DeWalt's 3400 PSI and 2.5 GPM rating with a Kohler SH270 engine that Simpson lists as 50-state compliant, so it is the gas pick for California buyers. Simpson pitches the MegaShot line at do-it-yourselfers cleaning decks, patios, siding and prepping exteriors for paint. The OEM Technologies axial cam pump is maintenance-free with a thermal relief valve to prevent overheating. The 25 ft MorFlex hose resists kinks and abrasion and has a non-marring polyurethane jacket, and five quick-connect tips cover 0°, 15°, 25°, 40° and soap. A welded, powder-coated steel frame rides on 10 in pneumatic tires. Warranty terms are 3 years on the engine, 1 year on the pump and 5 years on the frame. At 64 lbs it is the heaviest washer here, the hose is half the length of the DeWalt's, and Simpson lists no price, so pricing is pending. The online model number is MS61085.

The Craftsman CMEPW2800 is built around soap and reach. Craftsman lists 2800 max PSI and 1.1 GPM, both measured with the 15° nozzle, and says it reaches up to the second floor, based on a 6 ft person spraying upward with that nozzle. The removable 1 gallon soap tank is the largest on this list, and Craftsman lists the unit as certified by the Cleaning Equipment Trade Association (CETA). The box includes turbo, 15°, 25° and 40° nozzles, a soap nozzle and a soap applicator, along with a 25 ft high-pressure hose. It rolls on 10 in wheels, and a rail lock holds the wand in place in transport while onboard storage keeps the hose, cord and nozzles together. Warranty is 3 years limited. Two things hold it back: Craftsman's page names it brushless in the title but lists a brushed motor in the spec table, and Craftsman sells through Lowe's, Ace and Amazon without a price on its own site, so we mark it pending.