PowerSmart DL1038A
#7 in GasFull review
A low cost gas washer with a long hose for homeowners who clean a few times a year. Judge it as a 3000 PSI machine, not the 3800 PSI in the title.
Amazon $269.99$269.99
The PowerSmart DL1038A is the better pressure washer overall, rated 3.7 to 2.1. The PowerSmart DL1038A leads on value, cleaning power and hose. The PowerSmart DL1038A costs $230 less ($269.99 vs $499.99).
Champion 2800 PSI Low Profile
#20 in GasFull review
A decent light duty washer, but at its current Amazon price the Westinghouse WPX3400 gives more cleaning power for less.
Amazon $499.99$499.99
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the PowerSmart DL1038A for value ($36 per 1,000 cleaning units ($269.99, 7,500) vs $85.03 per 1,000 cleaning units ($499.99, 5,880)), cleaning power (7,500 cleaning units (3,000 PSI x 2.5 GPM) vs 5,880 cleaning units (2,800 PSI x 2.1 GPM)) and hose (35 ft hose vs 25 ft hose).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gas pressure washer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | PowerSmart DL1038A | Champion 2800 PSI Low Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 97 $36 per 1,000 cleaning units ($269.99, 7,500) | 6 $85.03 per 1,000 cleaning units ($499.99, 5,880) |
| Cleaning power 30% | 42 7,500 cleaning units (3,000 PSI x 2.5 GPM) | 15 5,880 cleaning units (2,800 PSI x 2.1 GPM) |
| Hose 10% | 100 35 ft hose | 33 25 ft hose |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| PowerSmart DL1038A | Champion 2800 PSI Low Profile | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | ||
| Pressure | 3,000 PSI | 2,800 PSI |
| Flow | 2.5 GPM | 2.1 GPM |
| Cleaning units | 7,500 | 5,880 |
| Nozzles included | 5 | 5 |
| Detergent | Onboard tank | Onboard tank |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine or motor | 212 cc (UP170B) | 196 cc (Champion OHV) |
| Pump | Axial cam | Axial cam |
| CARB compliant | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Hose | 35 ft | 25 ft |
| Weight | 60.4 lb | 67.2 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |