The catch
Active 2.0 Electric Pressure Washer
The maximum pressure Car and Driver measured came in far below the marketing ceiling. That confirms it as a detailing machine where flow comes first.
Side by side
Active 2.0 vs Greenworks 2700 GPW2702A compared: Active puts rinse flow first, Greenworks lifts hard-surface pressure
Quick verdict
Active 2.0 wins on flow at its detailing operating point. For a wheeled home washer with more pressure for hard surfaces, Greenworks 2700 fits better.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Decide where the machine will be placed
GPW2702A comes with 25 feet of pressure hose and Active 2.0 / SE01 with 20 feet. Before any compatible extension is added, the difference is 5 feet.
Where this comes from
Practical reach shrinks with hose routing, obstacles and safe placement, and the included pressure hose length difference = |20 - 25| feet.
The catch
Greenworks 2700 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer
Its 2.3 GPM peak figure is taken at 100 PSI. Greenworks specifies 1.2 GPM at the 2700 PSI rated point.
Active 2.0 Electric Pressure Washer
- Why pick it
- Vehicle rinse volume comes first
- A compact detailing machine suits you
- The catch
- The maximum pressure Car and Driver measured came in far below the marketing ceiling. That confirms it as a detailing machine where flow comes first.
Greenworks 2700 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer
- Why pick it
- Your jobs span patios and hard surfaces
- A wheeled frame and longer hose appeal
- The catch
- Its 2.3 GPM peak figure is taken at 100 PSI. Greenworks specifies 1.2 GPM at the 2700 PSI rated point.
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What this page compares
Active 2.0 gives higher flow at its detailing operating point. Greenworks 2700 is the better fit as a wheeled home washer with more pressure for hard surfaces.
Active states the pressure behind its flow clearly
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Vehicle rinse volume comes first
Specified at 1000 PSI, the 2.0 GPM figure tells you more than pairing the largest pressure and flow numbers printed anywhere on a box.
- Active 2.0 Electric Pressure Washer
- Better fit
- Greenworks 2700 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer
- Depends
Your jobs span patios and hard surfaces
The specification is 2700 PSI at 1.2 GPM. Its 2.3 GPM maximum happens at just 100 PSI, so it should not be paired with the 2700 PSI headline.
- Active 2.0 Electric Pressure Washer
- Depends
- Greenworks 2700 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer
- Better fit
Look at the whole setup
Washing foam off a vehicle is not the same task as stripping grime from suitable concrete. Base your choice of compatible nozzles and surface-cleaner requirements on working output.
- Active 2.0 Electric Pressure Washer
- Depends
- Greenworks 2700 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer
- Depends
More pressure from Greenworks comes at the cost of rated flow
Greenworks has 1700 PSI more at the documented points, and Active supplies 0.8 more GPM. Neither machine delivers the larger number from both at once.
- Active 2.0 Electric Pressure Washer
- Depends
- Greenworks 2700 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Decide where the machine will be placed
GPW2702A comes with 25 feet of pressure hose and Active 2.0 / SE01 with 20 feet. Before any compatible extension is added, the difference is 5 feet.
How we worked this out
Practical reach shrinks with hose routing, obstacles and safe placement, and the included pressure hose length difference = |20 - 25| feet.
Tie pressure and flow to their stated conditions
On its stated rating basis, Active 2.0 / SE01 lists 1000 PSI and 2 GPM, whereas GPW2702A lists 2700 PSI and 1.2 GPM. These figures leave a timed cleaning winner unestablished.
How we worked this out
Active 2.0 / SE01 is a specified operating point and GPW2702A is 2700 PSI at 1.2 GPM. Pressure maxima, maximum flow and rated working points are never merged, and no combined cleaning score is calculated.
More pressure from Greenworks comes at the cost of rated flow
Greenworks has 1700 PSI more at the documented points, and Active supplies 0.8 more GPM. Neither machine delivers the larger number from both at once.
How we worked this out
2.0 - 1.2 = 0.8 GPM and 2700 - 1000 = 1700 PSI. These are separate operating points and not matched-pressure measurements.
Option A
Active, Active 2.0 / SE01
Active 2.0 Electric Pressure Washer
Compact and high-flow, this detailing unit has a five-piston pump and standard hardware that accepts common accessories. It is meant for foaming and rinsing. A high headline pressure figure is not its aim.
- Best for
- Car-detailing enthusiasts who use foam cannons
Facts we checked
- A specified operating point of 2.0 GPM at 1000 PSI
- A patented five-piston pump on a 15-amp, 120-volt electric input
- Common quick-connect accessory architecture on a 20-foot steel-braided rubber hose
Option B
Greenworks, GPW2702A
2700 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer
This wheeled brushless electric gives up some high-pressure force in return for useful flow at its rated point and at low pressure.
- Best for
- Decks, fences and general cleaning around the house
Facts we checked
- 2700 PSI and 1.2 GPM, with maximum flow of 2.3 GPM at 100 PSI
- A brushless motor, a 25-foot hose and a 35-foot GFCI cord. Greenworks gives 14A in key specifications and 15A in its secondary table
- A folding wheelbarrow steel frame with 10-inch wheels and five quick-connect tips
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Active 2.0 Electric Pressure Washer | Greenworks 2700 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power source | Corded electric | Corded electric | Factor fuel or electrical setup into the decision. |
| Pressure figure | 1000 PSI | 2700 PSI | Before comparing headline numbers, read the rating basis. |
| Published flow | 2 GPM | 1.2 GPM | The documented pressure and nozzle conditions determine flow. |
| Rating basis | Specified operating point | 2700 PSI at 1.2 GPM | Do not multiply separate maximum figures into a working-output score. |
| Included hose | 20 ft | 25 ft | Compatible fittings and pressure ratings are needed for extensions. |
| Machine format | Carry-style body | Wheeled frame | A small pressure gap can matter less than transport and installation. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Active 2.0 Electric Pressure Washer
- Driveway work calls for more than the 20-foot hose in the box, and the residential warranty does not cover commercial use. Stock direct from the manufacturer was not available during review.
With Greenworks 2700 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer
- As a full-size wheeled electric, it is harder to carry up steps or squeeze onto a crowded shelf than a compact model built for carrying.
Decision guide
How to decide
Active 2.0 is the choice for higher flow at its detailing operating point. Greenworks 2700 better suits a home washer on wheels with more pressure for hard surfaces.
Active states the pressure behind its flow clearly
Specified at 1000 PSI, the 2.0 GPM figure tells you more than pairing the largest pressure and flow numbers printed anywhere on a box.
Greenworks shifts its operating point to favor pressure
The specification is 2700 PSI at 1.2 GPM. Its 2.3 GPM maximum happens at just 100 PSI, so it should not be paired with the 2700 PSI headline.
Which trade-off counts depends on the job
Washing foam off a vehicle is not the same task as stripping grime from suitable concrete. Base your choice of compatible nozzles and surface-cleaner requirements on working output.
What this page can’t tell you
- The conclusions come from published specifications and the stated calculations. No hands-on performance test was involved.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the pressure washers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
This guide keeps all 28 models in play. The pick rests on the facts and trade-offs on this page.
28 models fit, out of 28 checkedThe gap in numbers
Greenworks 2700 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer lists 25 ft for included pressure-hose length, 25% more than the 20 ft on Active 2.0 Electric Pressure Washer.
- Active 2.0 Electric Pressure Washer
- 20 ft
- Greenworks 2700 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer
- 25 ft
- Models with this figure
- 23 of 28
Show the facts and the math
How we countedNo needs are preselected here. Open the matcher and add the ones that apply to your home, room or setup.
How we calculatedLengths are for the pressure hose that comes with the named configuration. Power cords and garden hoses do not count. For context, 23 of 28 models publish comparable figures.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active 2.0 Electric Pressure Washer | None of these needs is a documented match |
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| Greenworks 2700 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer | None of these needs is a documented match |
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