Torn between buying a KARCHER K5 or KARCHER K7 pressure washer?
Karcher/Karcher manufacture quality pressure washers, with the K5 Power Control Flex and K7 Premium Smart Control Flex FJ reflecting just that. We compared the Karcher K7 Premium Smart Control Flex FJ and Karcher K5 Power Control Flex, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.
Karcher K 5 Power Control Flex
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Karcher K5 and Karcher K7 pressure washers use a 2100 W and 2800 W (Watt) electric motor to draw up water, which is pressurised to 145 and 180 bar, respectively. Water is forced through KARCHER Power Control Flex K5 and KARCHER Premium Smart Control Flex FJ K7 jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.
The K5 and K7 can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 145 and 180 bars of pressure, the Karcher K5 and Karcher K7 are built to blast away stains, grime, moss, mud, and dirt from hard surfaces.
KARCHER K5 Specs

- Pressure Washer Brand: KARCHER
- Model: K5
- Series: Power Control Flex
- Power(W): 2100 W
- Pressure(bar): 145
- Flow rate(litres per minute): 8.33 l/min
- Hose Length(metres): 10m
- RRP: £359.00
KARCHER K7 Specs

- Pressure Washer Brand: KARCHER
- Model: K7
- Series: Premium Smart Control Flex FJ
- Power(W): 2800 W
- Pressure(bar): 180
- Flow rate(litres per minute): 9.17 l/min
- Hose Length(metres): 10m
- RRP: £599.99
KARCHER K5 and KARCHER K7 Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure
Karcher K7 and Karcher K5 pressure washers power is measured by their wattage and pressure (bar/force). Typically, pressure washers range between 1200 – 3000W, with the Karcher K7 rated at 2800 W and Karcher K5 measuring 2100 W.
For bar pressure, the Karcher Power Control Flex K5 is rated maximum 145 and the Karcher K7 Power Control Flex has max 180, which is plenty for thorough cleaning.
- Does K5 KARCHER produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – OC 3, KHB 4-18, KHB 6, 1.117-220.0
- Does K7 KARCHER produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – KHB 6, OC 3, 1.117-220.0, KHB 4-18
Water Flow Rate
Water flow rate of the KARCHER K5 and KARCHER K7 pressure washer is measured in litres per minute or hours, (l/min – l/h), and informs how much water the machine goes through. KARCHER K5 and KARCHER K7 have flow rates of 8.33 l/min and 9.17 l/min, making them powerful at washing and rinsing.
- K5 flow rate: 8.33 l/min
- K7 flow rate: 9.17 l/min
Hose Length
The high-pressure hose length of K7 and K5 electric pressure washers affects reach. The KARCHER K5 comes with a 10m hose, and the KARCHER K7 measures 10m. Both K5 Power Control Flex and K7 Premium Smart Control Flex FJ pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.
K5 Power Control Flex and K7 Premium Smart Control Flex FJ Accessories
KARCHER K5 Power Control Flex and KARCHER K7 Premium Smart Control Flex FJ pressure washers come with adjustable lance nozzles (varying spray patterns) and are compatible with Karcher and Karcher accessories, including surface cleaners for patios, decking, and driveways, extension wands, brushes, detergent dispensers, snow foam, etc.
- Karcher K5 Supplied accessories: High-pressure gun, Dirt Blaster spray lance, Plug and Clean Detergent system, garden hose adapter
- Karcher K7 Supplied accessories: Surface Cleaner, Q Smart Control gun, multi jet nozzle
| Brand | Model | Power (W) | Pressure (bar) | Hose (m) | Prices |
| KARCHER | K5 | 2100 W | 145 | 10 | £359.00 |
| KARCHER | K7 | 2800 W | 180 | 10 | £599.99 |
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Karcher K 5 Power Control Flex
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