Head-to-head · Best Pressure Washers Under $300

Greenworks GPW1951 vs Karcher K1700

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Karcher K1700 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.3 vs 4.4). The gap is mostly about Apartment dwellers and car enthusiasts who want a compact, gentle, easy-to-store washer for vehicles and light cleaning. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #5 in Best Pressure Washers Under $300

Greenworks GPW1951

4.3

$149.99as of Jun 7

The Greenworks GPW1951 is the tidy, hassle-free value pick, pairing a quiet 13-amp induction motor with an onboard hose reel and convertible vertical or horizontal storage. Its 1950 PSI and 1.2 GPM output is the most modest here, best suited to cars, patio furniture and light siding rather than heavy concrete. For buyers who prize easy storage and quiet operation at a low price, it's a sensible everyday washer.

Strengths

— Efficient 13-amp induction motor runs quietly and reliably
— Onboard hose reel keeps the 25-foot pressure hose tidy and tangle-free
— Convertible vertical or horizontal orientation for flexible storage

Watch-outs

— 1950 PSi / 1.2 GPM output is the lowest in this roundup
— Not powerful enough for heavy concrete or deeply embedded grime
— Shorter 1-year warranty than the Ryobi and Westinghouse

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Higher ratedRanked #4 in Best Pressure Washers Under $300

Karcher K1700

4.4

$169.99as of Jun 7

The Karcher K1700 is the compact, car-friendly pick, a CETA-certified cube washer that measures 1700 PSI and 1.1 GPM and is the easiest unit here to carry and store. Its gentle, controllable pressure makes it a favorite for safely washing cars and motorcycles without risking paint or trim, and conveniences like a foot switch and removable soap tank add polish. It's light-duty by design, not a heavy-grime machine.

Strengths

— Compact, lightweight cube design is the easiest in the group to store and carry
— CETA-certified for verified performance, with measured 1700 PSI / 1.1 GPM
— Gentle on paint and trim, ideal for safe car and motorcycle washing

Watch-outs

— 1700 PSI is the lowest pressure here, not for heavy-duty jobs
— Lower flow makes large-area rinsing slower
— Compact build sacrifices the big-wheel mobility of full-size units

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How they stack up

Greenworks GPW1951

The lightest-duty pick versus the more powerful Sun Joe SPX3000, Ryobi RY142300 and Westinghouse WPX3000e, but the only one with an onboard hose reel. Comparable in compactness to the Karcher K1700 while offering more reach.

Karcher K1700

The most compact and car-friendly option versus the more powerful Sun Joe SPX3000, Ryobi RY142300 and Westinghouse WPX3000e. Similar light-duty output to the Greenworks GPW1951 but in a smaller cube form factor without a hose reel.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Greenworks GPW1951	Karcher K1700
Rated PSI	1950 PSI	1700 PSI (CETA verified)
Max GPM	1.2 GPM	1.2 GPM (1.1 measured)
Motor	13-amp induction	120V electric
Hose	25 ft on onboard reel	—
Cord	35 ft	—
Orientation	Vertical or horizontal	—
Weight	~46 lb	—
Warranty	1-year	—
Soap Tank	—	Removable 0.5 gallon
Controls	—	On/off foot switch
Nozzles	—	3 spray tips + turbo nozzle
Form Factor	—	Compact cube
Certification	—	CETA

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