WEN PW224G vs Champion 3200 PSI Pressure Washer (100578)
Two of the gas pressure washers in our best gas pressure washers: westinghouse, champion & wen comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: 3,400 PSI at 2.7 GPM with 223cc engine
Check price at AmazonBest for: 3,200 PSI at 2.5 GPM, 57 lb
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | WEN PW224G | Champion 3200 PSI Pressure Washer (100578) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| PressureThe maker's listed pressure. | 3400 PSI | 3200 PSI | 30% |
| FlowThe maker's listed water flow. More flow rinses faster. | 2.7 GPM | 2.5 GPM | 25% |
| Cleaning units (computed)Computed: listed PSI × listed GPM. | 9180 CU | 8000 CU | 20% |
| High-pressure hose lengthLonger hoses mean less moving the unit. | 25 ft | 25 ft | 10% |
| Triplex pumpYes when the maker lists a triplex (plunger) pump, which is typically serviceable and longer-lived than an axial cam pump. | No | No | 10% |
| WeightThe maker's listed weight. | Not listed | 57 lb | 5% |
| Cleaning units basis | computed: 3,400 PSI × 2.7 GPM | computed: 3,200 PSI × 2.5 GPM | info |
| Weight | Not published by the maker | Not listed | info |
| Pump | Axial | Axial | info |
| Engine | 223cc | Champion 224cc | info |
| CARB | Not published by the maker | Not published by the maker | info |
| EPA | Not listed | Yes | info |
| GenPick score | 2.5/10 | 2.1/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
WEN PW224G
Better published figure on: Pressure, Flow, Cleaning units (computed).
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- Weight not published by WEN
Champion 3200 PSI Pressure Washer (100578)
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
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Verdict
WEN lists 3,400 vs 3,200 PSI and 2.7 vs 2.5 GPM; Champion lists 57 lb (WEN doesn't list weight). Both list axial pumps and 25 ft hoses.
- WEN PW224G: WEN: PW224G
- Champion 3200 PSI Pressure Washer (100578): Champion: 3200 PSI Pressure Washer