The 5 Best Pressure Washers of 2020
Updated April 19, 2020

Pressure washers are handy tools for cleaning anything from cars to walkways. However, not all pressure washers are the same. Before moving on to the important specifications of the 5 best pressure washers of 2020, we will explain some key features of pressure washers.
Type - electric pressure washers plug in to an AC electrical outlet, while gas pressure washers require gasoline
Pressure - the force per unit area, measured in pounds per square inch (psi), that the pressure washer is able to generate; more is better as you can always back away from what you are working on if the spray is too powerful
Flow Rate - the volume of liquid per unit time, measured in gallons per minute (gpm), that the pressure washer is able to flow; more is better, but pressure washers with higher flow rates will use more water
Spray Tips - the number of tips provided with the pressure washer; most include one soap tip and a few tips for water only offering different spray patterns or angles
On-Board Soap Tank - an on-board soap tank provides a convenient place to store and dispense the soapy liquid, but many opt to use external soap dispensers or "foam cannons" since certain types of soaps can be harmful to certain surfaces (e.g., car paint with wax)
Hose Length - the length of the high-pressure hose from the pressure washer to the handle with the trigger and spray tip; longer hoses are more convenient since you won't have to relocate the pressure washer as often
Motor Amperage - the current draw of the electric motor of the pressure washer; more is better since motor amperage is usually directly proportional to pressure
Weight - the weight of the pressure washer itself (not the shipping weight including the box and packaging material as some sites use)
Specifications
Manufacturer and Model | Type | Pressure | Flow Rate | Spray Tips | On-Board Soap Tank | Hose Length | Motor Amperage | Weight |
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Sun Joe SPX3000 | Electric | 2030 psi | 1.76 gpm | 5 | Yes | 20 feet | 14.5 Amps | 31 lbs |
AR Blue Clean AR390SS | Electric | 2000 psi | 1.4 gpm | 3 | Yes | 30 feet | 14 Amps | 42 lbs |
WEN PW31 | Gas | 3100 psi | 2.5 gpm | 5 | Yes | 30 feet | N/A | 67 lbs |
Generac SpeedWash 7122 | Gas | 3200 psi | 2.7 gpm | 4 | Yes | 30 feet | N/A | 62 lbs |
Greenworks GPW1702 | Electric | 1700 psi | 1.2 gpm | 2 | No | 20 feet | 13 Amps | 22.8 lbs |
Manufacturer and Model | Type | Pressure | Flow Rate | Spray Tips | On-Board Soap Tank | Hose Length | Motor Amperage | Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sun Joe SPX3000 | Electric | 2030 psi | 1.76 gpm | 5 | Yes | 20 feet | 14.5 Amps | 31 lbs |
AR Blue Clean AR390SS | Electric | 2000 psi | 1.4 gpm | 3 | Yes | 30 feet | 14 Amps | 42 lbs |
WEN PW31 | Gas | 3100 psi | 2.5 gpm | 5 | Yes | 30 feet | N/A | 67 lbs |
Generac SpeedWash 7122 | Gas | 3200 psi | 2.7 gpm | 4 | Yes | 30 feet | N/A | 62 lbs |
Greenworks GPW1702 | Electric | 1700 psi | 1.2 gpm | 2 | No | 20 feet | 13 Amps | 22.8 lbs |