Westinghouse ePX3500
#11 in ElectricFull review
A compact 2000 PSI washer for homeowners short on storage space. It does the same jobs as the ePX3100 with a little more pressure.
Amazon $169$169
The Westinghouse ePX3500 is the better pressure washer overall, rated 3.3 to 2.8. The Westinghouse ePX3500 leads on value and warranty. The Karcher K5 Premium wins on cleaning power. The Westinghouse ePX3500 costs $184.10 less ($169 vs $353.10).
Karcher K5 Premium
#19 in ElectricFull review
A long lasting induction motor washer for regular car, deck and patio cleaning. Newer models give more pressure for the money.
Amazon $353.10$353.10
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 Westinghouse ePX3500 for value ($70.42 per 1,000 cleaning units ($169, 2,400) vs $126.11 per 1,000 cleaning units ($353.10, 2,800)) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
- Choose the Karcher K5 Premium for cleaning power (2,800 cleaning units (2,000 PSI x 1.4 GPM) vs 2,400 cleaning units (2,000 PSI x 1.2 GPM)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every electric pressure washer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Westinghouse ePX3500 | Karcher K5 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 35% | 65 $70.42 per 1,000 cleaning units ($169, 2,400) | 19 $126.11 per 1,000 cleaning units ($353.10, 2,800) |
| Cleaning power 30% | 40 2,400 cleaning units (2,000 PSI x 1.2 GPM) | 67 2,800 cleaning units (2,000 PSI x 1.4 GPM) |
| Hose 10% | 33 25 ft hose | 33 25 ft hose |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Westinghouse ePX3500 | Karcher K5 Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | ||
| Pressure | 2,000 PSI | 2,000 PSI |
| Flow | 1.2 GPM | 1.4 GPM |
| Cleaning units | 2,400 | 2,800 |
| Nozzles included | 5 | 2 |
| Detergent | Onboard tank | Onboard tank |
| Power | ||
| Power | Electric | Electric |
| Total stop | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Hose | 25 ft | 25 ft |
| Weight | 19 lb | 28.9 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |