EGO Power+ HPW3200 Cordless Pressure Washer Review: Gas Pressure, No Cord

Cordless Catches Up

Battery pressure washers used to mean 600 PSI cleaners for bikes. EGO’s HPW3200 changes that. Combining two 56V ARC Lithium batteries through what EGO calls Peak Power technology, it reaches 3200 PSI at 1.2 GPM in Turbo, with flow rising to 2.0 GPM in its lower modes. It connects to a garden hose or siphons from any fresh water source, and the kit includes a foam cannon, a stainless wand, a short gun and a telescopic transport handle. Batteries are sold separately.

This review is based on EGO’s specifications and on owner feedback rather than on our own research.

Cleaning Performance

In Turbo the HPW3200 cleans like a mid-size gas washer, and owners report driveways, decks and siding handled at a pace that surprised them from a battery tool. ECO and High modes trade pressure for flow and runtime, and suit cars, furniture and rinsing. The foam cannon works well with the higher flow modes. The limit is runtime rather than power, as with every battery tool pushed hard.

Water Source Flexibility

The siphon hose is the feature that sets it apart. With the filter fitted it draws from a bucket, rain barrel or pond, so the washer works at a boat ramp, a remote cabin, a job site or an allotment without a tap. Owners who wash boats and trailers rate this highly.

Controls

A display on the wand shows the mode and battery charge, so you change settings without walking back to the unit. Quick connections on hose and wand make setup and breakdown fast, and the telescopic handle pulls out to roll the washer like luggage.

Batteries and Runtime

Two batteries are required. Owners pairing 5.0Ah packs report a full car wash in ECO and High; Turbo on a driveway drains them much faster, and two 7.5Ah or 10Ah mower packs are the sensible choice for hard-surface work. Because the packs are shared with EGO mowers and blowers, many buyers already own suitable batteries, which is the only way the price makes sense.

Build Quality

Construction is solid, the wand is stainless and the included accessories are better than the usual bundled items. EGO’s five-year tool warranty applies.

Common Owner Complaints

Price without batteries and Turbo runtime. A few owners note the unit is heavy to lift into a vehicle with two large packs fitted.

Alternatives to Consider

The Westinghouse WPX3400 gas washer offers more flow at a lower price for driveway work. The Westinghouse ePX3100 is the electric choice where an outlet exists. Worx’s WG647 is the light cordless cleaner for bikes and small jobs.

Verdict

For EGO battery owners who need gas-level pressure without a cord, fuel or a tap, the HPW3200 is the best cordless pressure washer made. Buyers without EGO batteries should add their cost before comparing, and anyone with an outlet and a hose will clean more cheaply with an electric.