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.
Side by side
Simpson PS3228 vs Westinghouse WPX3200 compared: Simpson’s triplex pump can be serviced, which suits repeated use
Quick verdict
Buy the Simpson when repeated use justifies paying a premium for the Honda engine and a triplex pump you can service. The Westinghouse gets you strong output, measured independently, at a simpler level of residential ownership.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Where these two really part ways
Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer is the better match for “A serviceable pump matters” and “I want strong pressure for cutting stains”.
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
Westinghouse 3200 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
Car and Driver measured about 95 dBA. Its 3000-PSI-class tested output is more aggressive than routine car paint needs.
Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Why pick it
- You expect to run many jobs that last hours.
- You want a serviceable pump.
- 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.
Westinghouse 3200 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Why pick it
- Cleaning value matters more to you than pump class.
- You can live with an axial-cam pump.
- The catch
- Car and Driver measured about 95 dBA. Its 3000-PSI-class tested output is more aggressive than routine car paint needs.
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What this page compares
Two high-flow gas pressure washers, weighed on pump type, engine, measured output, mobility and what they cost to own.
This one comes down to pump and rating first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A serviceable pump matters
Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer lists “AAA triplex plunger” for pump, while Westinghouse 3200 PSI Gas Pressure Washer lists “Maintenance-free axial cam”. This describes the hardware or mechanism doing the work. The label alone does not prove faster or better results.
- Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Better fit
- Westinghouse 3200 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Depends
I want strong pressure for cutting stains
Stubborn hard-surface grime is a good match for its rated or tested operating pressure. Nozzle distance still controls the risk to the surface.
- Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Better fit
- Westinghouse 3200 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Good
Rating is non-negotiable
Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer lists “3300 PSI / 2.5 GPM” for rating, while Westinghouse 3200 PSI Gas Pressure Washer lists “3200 PSI / 2.5 GPM”. Make sure both records use the same definition and test conditions before you let this difference decide.
- Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Depends
- Westinghouse 3200 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Depends
Availability is non-negotiable
Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer lists “Not California compliant” for availability, while Westinghouse 3200 PSI Gas Pressure Washer lists “Check current state listing”. Confirm the exact model and what comes in the box. This row covers the selected offer only. Other versions sold under the same family name may differ.
- Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Depends
- Westinghouse 3200 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Where these two really part ways
Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer is the better match for “A serviceable pump matters” and “I want strong pressure for cutting stains”.
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.
One of them covers more of your list
Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer meets 4 of the 4 needs this comparison is built around. Westinghouse 3200 PSI Gas Pressure Washer meets 3 and misses “A serviceable pump matters”.
How we worked this out
The count uses the current strong and useful fit ratings for these two products. Each need counts once, with no made-up score added on top.
How many models fit “A serviceable pump matters”
1 of the 28 pressure washers checked fits this need. Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer makes the cut. Westinghouse 3200 PSI Gas 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 have long, heavy-duty cleaning to do” and “A serviceable pump matters”
1 of the 28 pressure washers checked handles both “I have long, heavy-duty cleaning to do” and “A serviceable pump matters”. Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer makes the cut. Westinghouse 3200 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
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
Option B
Westinghouse, WPX3200
3200 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
Independent testing found this high-flow gas washer came close to its claimed specs. It is good value and clears dirt fast from broad concrete and masonry.
- Best for
- Gas value with high flow
Facts we checked
- A 212cc four-stroke engine with a rating of 3200 PSI and 2.5 GPM
- A 1.6-liter detergent tank, 25-foot hose and maintenance-free axial-cam pump
- Across pressure tips, Car and Driver measured roughly 3000 PSI and 2.6–2.7 GPM
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer | Westinghouse 3200 PSI Gas Pressure Washer | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump | AAA triplex plunger | Maintenance-free axial cam | It names the hardware or mechanism that does the work. A label by itself does not prove faster or better results. |
| Rating | 3300 PSI / 2.5 GPM | 3200 PSI / 2.5 GPM | Before this gap decides anything, confirm both records rest on the same definition and test conditions. |
| Availability | Not California compliant | Check current state listing | Confirm the exact model and what comes in the box. This row covers the selected offer only. Other versions sold under the same family name may differ. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
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.
With Westinghouse 3200 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- The axial-cam pump is maintenance-free, which means it is not built to be serviced the way the Simpson triplex is. Solid wheels also ride harder over uneven ground.
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
Only 1 of the 28 models checked meet every need here: “I have long, heavy-duty cleaning to do”, “A serviceable pump matters”, “Quick rinsing is my priority”, and “Driveways and concrete are what I clean”.
1 model fits, out of 28 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I have long, heavy-duty cleaning to do”, “A serviceable pump matters”, “Quick rinsing is my priority”, and “Driveways and concrete are what I clean”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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