Karcher K2 Full Control Home
A practical pressure washer that makes light work of outdoor cleaning around the home.
Corded vs Cordless Pressure Washer: Which Should You Buy?
One of the first choices is corded or cordless. Both clean well; the difference is power and run time versus portability. Here's how to pick.
Corded electric
Corded washers plug into the mains and connect to a tap, giving steady, higher pressure and unlimited run time. They're the default for patios, driveways and bigger jobs, and they're generally better value for the power. The trade-off is you're tethered to a socket and a tap, and you'll manage a power cable as well as a hose.
Cordless (battery)
Cordless washers run on a battery and can draw water from a bucket, water butt or stream, so you can clean anywhere - cars, bikes, pets, muddy kit, the caravan. They're lighter and more convenient, but have lower pressure and limited run time per charge, so they're better for quick jobs than big driveways. If you own a matching battery system (WORX, Bosch, Einhell), they make even more sense.
Which should you buy?
Choose corded for power, patios and value; choose cordless for portability and jobs away from a tap and socket. Many people are best served by a corded machine for the heavy work, with some adding a cordless one for cars and odd jobs. Match it to where you'll actually use it.
Our top picks
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Karcher K 2 Power Control Home
A practical pressure washer (110 bar, 360 L/h) that makes light work of outdoor cleaning around the home.
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Karcher K 2 Horizontal
A practical pressure washer (110 bar, 360 L/h) that makes light work of outdoor cleaning around the home.
#4 
Bosch EasyAquatak 120
A practical pressure washer (350 L/h) that makes light work of outdoor cleaning around the home.
#5 
Bosch EasyAquatak 120
A practical pressure washer that makes light work of outdoor cleaning around the home.
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Karcher K2 Premium Full Control
A practical pressure washer that makes light work of outdoor cleaning around the home.
Frequently asked questions
Can cordless pressure washers draw water from a bucket?
Most can - that's a key advantage. A feed hose drops into a bucket, water butt or stream, so you're not tied to a tap. Check the model, but the ability to self-prime from a container is common on cordless washers.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the Karcher K2 Full Control Home (our score 9.6/10) - A practical pressure washer that makes light work of outdoor cleaning around the home..