The catch
Greenworks 3000 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer
The 3000 PSI and 2.0 GPM on the headline never happen together. Greenworks specifies 1.1 GPM at 3000 PSI and 2.0 GPM at 100 PSI.
Side by side
Gas vs electric: Gas engine upkeep only pays off on large, repeated concrete jobs
Quick verdict
For most homes, start with the Greenworks. It starts instantly, needs no fuel in storage and takes care of routine work on cars, decks and patios. The Simpson only earns the upkeep it demands when you clean large concrete again and again and need 2.5 GPM and a triplex pump.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Where these two really part ways
Greenworks 3000 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer is the better match for “I want little upkeep” and “I work on decks, fences or siding”. Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer is the better match for “I have long, heavy-duty cleaning to do” and “Quick rinsing is my priority”.
Where this comes from
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
The catch
Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
Weighing roughly 77 pounds and running a gas engine, it is louder, heavier and needs more upkeep than any of the corded electrics listed here.
Greenworks 3000 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer
- Why pick it
- You only clean now and then, near an outlet.
- You want less upkeep and less noise.
- The catch
- The 3000 PSI and 2.0 GPM on the headline never happen together. Greenworks specifies 1.1 GPM at 3000 PSI and 2.0 GPM at 100 PSI.
Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Why pick it
- You clean large driveways or masonry over and over.
- You don't mind looking after fuel and an engine.
- The catch
- Weighing roughly 77 pounds and running a gas engine, it is louder, heavier and needs more upkeep than any of the corded electrics listed here.
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What this page compares
A practical choice between a top residential electric and a gas model with a triplex pump, judged on job time, upkeep, noise and output.
This one comes down to best use and power first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
I have long, heavy-duty cleaning to do
Greenworks 3000 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer lists “Corded electric” for power, while Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer lists “Honda GX200 gas engine”. For power, extra published output only helps when your room, surface or workload needs the headroom. On its own, it does not prove better results.
- Greenworks 3000 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer
- Depends
- Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Better fit
I want little upkeep
Greenworks 3000 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer lists “Brushless electric platform” for pump and service, while Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer lists “Serviceable AAA triplex pump”. This matters for long-term ownership. It says little about day-one performance.
- Greenworks 3000 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer
- Better fit
- Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Depends
A serviceable pump matters
Compared with a typical sealed residential axial-cam pump, its triplex pump is intended for longer service life and easier repair.
- Greenworks 3000 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer
- Depends
- Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Better fit
Quick rinsing is my priority
Greenworks 3000 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer lists “3000 PSI at 1.1 GPM” for high-pressure output, while Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer lists “3300 PSI at 2.5 GPM rating”. For high-pressure output, extra published output only helps when your room, surface or workload needs the headroom. On its own, it does not prove better results.
- Greenworks 3000 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer
- Depends
- Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Better fit
I work on decks, fences or siding
On wood, vinyl and painted surfaces, useful flow paired with adjustable spray patterns counts for more than chasing maximum PSI, and this one has both.
- Greenworks 3000 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer
- Better fit
- Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Depends
My surfaces are delicate
With several fan nozzles, modes or lower output, you can start gently and raise cleaning force only when the surface can take it.
- Greenworks 3000 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer
- Better fit
- Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Where these two really part ways
Greenworks 3000 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer is the better match for “I want little upkeep” and “I work on decks, fences or siding”. Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer is the better match for “I have long, heavy-duty cleaning to do” and “Quick rinsing is my priority”.
How we worked this out
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
How many models fit “I have long, heavy-duty cleaning to do”
5 of the 28 pressure washers checked fit this need. Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer makes the cut. Greenworks 3000 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer does not.
How we worked this out
The count filters every model in the current category for a strong or useful fit on this single need.
Models that handle “I want little upkeep” and “There is a big area for me to cover”
3 of the 28 pressure washers checked handle both “I want little upkeep” and “There is a big area for me to cover”. Greenworks 3000 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer makes the cut. Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer does not.
How we worked this out
You can reproduce the count by filtering the current category for models with a strong or useful fit on both needs.
Option A
Greenworks, GPW3002A Gen 2
3000 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer
Corded and high-output, with a steady wheeled frame and a brushless motor. Its operating pressure is enough for most hard-surface cleaning around a house.
- Best for
- Top all-round pick among electric pressure washers
Facts we checked
- PWMA certified at 3000 PSI and 1.1 GPM, with maximum flow of 2.0 GPM at 100 PSI
- A brushless electric motor, a 25-foot pressure hose and a 35-foot GFCI cord
- Five quick-connect tips in 15°, 25°, 40°, soap and turbo
Option B
Simpson, PS3228-S / PS3228
PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
This is a serious residential gas washer, built on a Honda GX200 engine and a serviceable AAA triplex pump for large areas that get cleaned again and again.
- Best for
- Heavy concrete work and frequent cleaning outdoors
Facts we checked
- Manufacturer rating of 3300 PSI and 2.5 GPM
- An AAA industrial triplex plunger pump paired with a Honda GX200 engine
- Five quick-connect nozzles, 10-inch pneumatic tires and a 25-foot MorFlex hose
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Greenworks 3000 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer | Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | Corded electric | Honda GX200 gas engine | For power, extra published output only helps when your room, surface or workload needs the headroom. On its own, it does not prove better results. |
| High-pressure output | 3000 PSI at 1.1 GPM | 3300 PSI at 2.5 GPM rating | For high-pressure output, extra published output only helps when your room, surface or workload needs the headroom. On its own, it does not prove better results. |
| Pump and service | Brushless electric platform | Serviceable AAA triplex pump | This matters for long-term ownership. It says little about day-one performance. |
| Hose and movement | 25-foot hose and 10-inch wheels | 25-foot hose and pneumatic tires | It determines how far you can reach while working and where the main unit or power source has to be placed. |
| Storage routine | Drain and protect from freezing | Fuel, oil, engine service and winter storage | It changes how easy it is to put away between uses. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Greenworks 3000 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer
- Compared with compact suitcase-style electrics it is bulkier and heavier. Its edge on hard surfaces also falls short of the sustained flow the leading gas models deliver.
With Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- It is not sold for use in California. The zero-degree tip it comes with takes exceptional care, and most homeowners don't need it.
Decision guide
How to decide
If your jobs are occasional and an outlet is within reach, the Greenworks is where to begin. The Simpson is worth paying for only when broad concrete is a repeat job and its extra flow outweighs the engine upkeep.
Electric suits most homes better
Pull the trigger and the Greenworks starts. There is no fuel to deal with and no engine routine before storage. Its output is enough for vehicles, decks and ordinary patio cleaning, provided the cord and hose reach.
Sustained flow is what justifies gas
At a rated 2.5 GPM, the Simpson delivers more than twice the flow the Greenworks does at its 3000 PSI point. You feel that gap when you make pass after pass with a surface cleaner over a large driveway. On one car or a small deck it counts for much less.
How to read the Greenworks headline
The 3000 PSI that Greenworks lists comes with 1.1 GPM, while its 2.0 GPM maximum is a separate figure at 100 PSI. They describe different operating conditions, so multiplying them together as though they happen at once would be wrong.
The ownership burden differs a lot
About 77 pounds, the Simpson also comes with engine noise, fuel, oil and seasonal storage. Pneumatic tires and a triplex pump suit repeated work, but they fix problems that an occasional user may never run into.
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
None of the 28 models checked meets all of “Simple plug-in use suits me”, “I have long, heavy-duty cleaning to do”, “I want little upkeep”, and “There is a big area for me to cover”, so the pick goes to the closest practical compromise.
0 models fit, out of 28 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Simple plug-in use suits me”, “I have long, heavy-duty cleaning to do”, “I want little upkeep”, and “There is a big area for me to cover”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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