Torn between buying a AVA P70 or KARCHER K5 pressure washer?
Ava/Karcher manufacture quality pressure washers, with the P70 Evolution and K5 Power Control Flex reflecting just that. We compared the Karcher K5 Power Control Flex and Ava P70 Evolution, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.
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Ava P70 and Karcher K5 pressure washers use a 2400 W and 2100 W (Watt) electric motor to draw up water, which is pressurised to 150 and 145 bar, respectively. Water is forced through AVA Evolution P70 and KARCHER Power Control Flex K5 jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.
The P70 and K5 can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 150 and 145 bars of pressure, the Ava P70 and Karcher K5 are built to blast away stains, grime, moss, mud, and dirt from hard surfaces.
AVA P70 Specs
- Pressure Washer Brand: AVA
- Model: P70
- Series: Evolution
- Power(W): 2400 W
- Pressure(bar): 150
- Flow rate(litres per minute): 7.50l/min
- Hose Length(metres): 8m
- RRP: £419.00
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
AVA P70 and KARCHER K5 Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure
Karcher K5 and Ava P70 pressure washers power is measured by their wattage and pressure (bar/force). Typically, pressure washers range between 1200 – 3000W, with the Karcher K5 rated at 2100 W and Ava P70 measuring 2400 W.
For bar pressure, the Ava Evolution P70 is rated maximum 150 and the Karcher K5 Evolution has max 145, which is plenty for thorough cleaning.
- Does P70 AVA produce cordless pressure washers? – No
- Does K5 KARCHER produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – OC 3, KHB 4-18, KHB 6, 1.117-220.0
Water Flow Rate
Water flow rate of the AVA P70 and KARCHER K5 pressure washer is measured in litres per minute or hours, (l/min – l/h), and informs how much water the machine goes through. AVA P70 and KARCHER K5 have flow rates of 7.50l/min and 8.33 l/min, making them powerful at washing and rinsing.
- P70 flow rate: 7.50l/min
- K5 flow rate: 8.33 l/min
Hose Length
The high-pressure hose length of K5 and P70 electric pressure washers affects reach. The AVA P70 comes with a 8m hose, and the KARCHER K5 measures 10m. Both P70 Evolution and K5 Power Control Flex pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.
P70 Evolution and K5 Power Control Flex Accessories
AVA P70 Evolution and KARCHER K5 Power Control Flex pressure washers come with adjustable lance nozzles (varying spray patterns) and are compatible with Ava and Karcher accessories, including surface cleaners for patios, decking, and driveways, extension wands, brushes, detergent dispensers, snow foam, etc.
- Ava P70 Supplied accessories: Zero Force Pressure Gun, 20/60 Vario Nozzle, Foam Cannon, Extendable Zoom Lance, Soap Dispenser, Hose Reel, Water Filter, 5m Reeled Power Cable, Turbo Nozzle
- Karcher K5 Supplied accessories: High-pressure gun, Dirt Blaster spray lance, Plug and Clean Detergent system, garden hose adapter
| Brand | Model | Power (W) | Pressure (bar) | Hose (m) | Prices |
| AVA | P70 | 2400 W | 150 | 8 | £419.00 |
| KARCHER | K5 | 2100 W | 145 | 10 | £359.00 |
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Karcher K 5 Power Control Flex
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