Sun Joe SPX1000
#16 in ElectricFull review
A small, cheap washer for cars, bikes and patio furniture. It lacks the pressure for driveways.
Amazon $129.99 eBay$129.99
The Sun Joe SPX1000 is the better pressure washer overall, rated 2.8 to 2.2. The Sun Joe SPX1000 leads on value and cleaning power. The Sun Joe SPX1000 costs $39.01 less ($129.99 vs $169).
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Sun Joe SPX3000
#21 in ElectricFull review
A long selling budget washer for cars, patios and decks, with two soap tanks for switching cleaners. Pick a model with a longer hose if you clean large areas.
Amazon $169 eBay$169
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Sun Joe SPX1000 for value ($67.70 per 1,000 cleaning units ($129.99, 1,920) vs $93.99 per 1,000 cleaning units ($169, 1,798)) and cleaning power (1,920 cleaning units (1,600 PSI x 1.2 GPM) vs 1,798 cleaning units (1,450 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 | Sun Joe SPX1000 | Sun Joe SPX3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 35% | 68 $67.70 per 1,000 cleaning units ($129.99, 1,920) | 42 $93.99 per 1,000 cleaning units ($169, 1,798) |
| Cleaning power 30% | 8 1,920 cleaning units (1,600 PSI x 1.2 GPM) | 0 1,798 cleaning units (1,450 PSI x 1.2 GPM) |
| Hose 10% | 50 hose length not published (neutral score used) | 0 20 ft hose |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Sun Joe SPX1000 | Sun Joe SPX3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | ||
| Pressure | 1,600 PSI | 1,450 PSI |
| Flow | 1.2 GPM | 1.2 GPM |
| Cleaning units | 1,920 | 1,798 |
| Nozzles included | 2 | 5 |
| Detergent | - | Onboard tank |
| Power | ||
| Power | Electric | Electric |
| Engine or motor | 13 A | 14.5 A |
| Total stop | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Hose | - | 20 ft |
| Power cord | 35 ft | 35 ft |
| Weight | 15.4 lb | 24.3 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |