The catch
Westinghouse ePX3500 Electric Pressure Washer
The manufacturer lists 2500 PSI/1.76 GPM as maximums and 2000 PSI/1.2 GPM as the rated point. Independent measurements came in lower still.
Side by side
Westinghouse ePX3500 vs Sun Joe SPX3000 compared: Sun Joe changes detergents, Westinghouse gives five extra feet of hose
Quick verdict
The Westinghouse ePX3500 is a low, rolling washer that trails you around a driveway. The Sun Joe SPX3000 is the better choice if you will really use its two detergent tanks. Westinghouse gives you five more feet of hose, and Sun Joe's taller body and shorter hose mean you have to place it more deliberately.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Westinghouse comes with 25% more hose
Compared with the Sun Joe's supplied hose, you get five additional feet.
Where this comes from
The supplied hose is longer by (25 ft − 20 ft) ÷ 20 ft × 100 = 25%.
The catch
Sun Joe 2030 MAX PSI Electric Pressure Washer
The 2030 PSI and 1.76 GPM numbers are peak figures. Independent testing found working pressure well below that, though flow stayed useful at roughly 1.2–1.4 GPM.
Westinghouse ePX3500 Electric Pressure Washer
- Why pick it
- You circle cars on a paved driveway
- The longer included hose appeals to you
- The catch
- The manufacturer lists 2500 PSI/1.76 GPM as maximums and 2000 PSI/1.2 GPM as the rated point. Independent measurements came in lower still.
Sun Joe 2030 MAX PSI Electric Pressure Washer
- Why pick it
- You swap between two suitable detergents on a regular basis
- The SPX3000's range of fan tips is what you like
- The catch
- The 2030 PSI and 1.76 GPM numbers are peak figures. Independent testing found working pressure well below that, though flow stayed useful at roughly 1.2–1.4 GPM.
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What this page compares
Westinghouse ePX3500 and Sun Joe SPX3000 compared on getting around a car, switching detergents and how far their included hoses really reach.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Walk around a car on smooth paving
The ePX3500 benefits from the low swiveling base and longer hose.
- Westinghouse ePX3500 Electric Pressure Washer
- Better fit
- Sun Joe 2030 MAX PSI Electric Pressure Washer
- Good
Swap detergents from job to job
Two detergent reservoirs can be selected on the SPX3000.
- Westinghouse ePX3500 Electric Pressure Washer
- Good
- Sun Joe 2030 MAX PSI Electric Pressure Washer
- Better fit
Want a 40-degree fan included
Sun Joe lists that broad fan tip. For extras, check the ePX3500 bundle.
- Westinghouse ePX3500 Electric Pressure Washer
- Depends
- Sun Joe 2030 MAX PSI Electric Pressure Washer
- Better fit
Work on rough ground
Both small caster wheels and a tall upright call for sensible positioning.
- Westinghouse ePX3500 Electric Pressure Washer
- Depends
- Sun Joe 2030 MAX PSI Electric Pressure Washer
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Westinghouse comes with 25% more hose
Compared with the Sun Joe's supplied hose, you get five additional feet.
How we worked this out
The supplied hose is longer by (25 ft − 20 ft) ÷ 20 ft × 100 = 25%.
With two tanks, a refill step can disappear
Westinghouse offers one detergent reservoir, whereas Sun Joe can hold two formulas separately.
How we worked this out
This is a workflow conclusion and not a cleaning-performance claim. SPX3000 has two selectable 0.9-liter tanks.
Not every spray pattern comes with the compact body
SPX3000 includes a 40-degree tip that the ePX3500's listed kit lacks.
How we worked this out
Manufacturer lists treat the ePX3500's turbo tip as something other than a broad 40-degree fan.
Option A
Westinghouse, ePX3500
ePX3500 Electric Pressure Washer
Low and stable on four wheels, this electric has a built-in soap tank and a compact footprint, and it trails you as you work around a vehicle.
- Best for
- Car and patio cleaning with a low, stable washer
Facts we checked
- Rated at 2000 PSI and 1.2 GPM. Separate maxima are listed as 2500 PSI and 1.76 GPM
- A 20-ounce soap tank, axial pump, 25-foot hose and 35-foot GFCI cord
- Four 360-degree locking wheels under a body of approximately 19 pounds
Option B
Sun Joe, SPX3000
2030 MAX PSI Electric Pressure Washer
A long-standing value model with two detergent tanks you can switch between and a wide choice of nozzles, for a range of light jobs around the house.
- Best for
- Value cleaning with lots of soap
Facts we checked
- A 14.5-amp motor, with maximum ratings of 2030 PSI and 1.76 GPM
- A selection control for two removable 0.9-liter detergent tanks
- A 20-foot hose, plus five quick-connect tips at 0°, 15°, 25°, 40° and soap
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Westinghouse ePX3500 Electric Pressure Washer | Sun Joe 2030 MAX PSI Electric Pressure Washer | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Included hose | 25 feet | 20 feet | Westinghouse lets you move farther before repositioning. |
| Body layout | Low body with four swiveling wheels | Tall wheeled upright | The ePX3500 is better at following the user over paved ground. |
| Detergent storage | One 20-ounce tank | Two 0.9-liter tanks | Two separate suitable formulas fit in Sun Joe. |
| Published rated point | 2000 PSI at 1.2 GPM | Read working figures separately from maxima | Maxima in product titles do not amount to a common output test. |
| Fan-tip selection | Includes 15° and 25°,plus turbo | Includes 15°,25° and 40° | For the ePX3500, a wider vehicle-friendly fan may be an add-on. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Westinghouse ePX3500 Electric Pressure Washer
- Its small 360-degree wheels work very well on flat paving and badly on rough ground in the yard. Assembly is also more work than with cube models.
With Sun Joe 2030 MAX PSI Electric Pressure Washer
- Its tall, narrow frame tips over more easily than horizontal designs, and the 20-foot hose is on the short side.
Decision guide
How to decide
Go with the Westinghouse ePX3500 if you want a low washer that rolls along behind you on the driveway. Go with the Sun Joe SPX3000 if two switchable detergent tanks will really help. The Westinghouse brings five extra feet of hose, whereas the Sun Joe's taller body and shorter hose call for more careful positioning.
Those five feet count around a parked car
Compared with the SPX3000's 20 feet, the ePX3500 supplies 25 feet of hose. That works out to 25% more hose, which cuts down some repositioning and spares you from buying an extension. In a real driveway it is not a 25-foot unobstructed radius, though, because the path around bumpers, furniture and corners uses up part of the hose.
Detergent handling really does differ
Sun Joe gives you two removable 0.9-liter detergent tanks and a selector. Westinghouse has one 20-ounce onboard tank. If the same cleaning solution does the whole job, the second tank adds little. When you change suitable formulas between surfaces, Sun Joe can spare you a drain-and-refill step. Never mix chemicals just because the washer has two reservoirs.
Be careful with the PSI headlines
Along with separate maxima, Westinghouse publishes a paired rated point of 2000 PSI and 1.2 GPM. The SPX3000 manual from Sun Joe likewise keeps maximum figures apart from working figures. Multiplying the PSI and GPM from each product title therefore gives a misleading comparison. Start with the layout and spray pattern, and then pick the output that suits the actual surface.
What this page can’t tell you
- The separate maximum pressure and maximum flow figures are not measured head-to-head results.
- Nothing here claims that operation is tip-proof or that close-range spraying is safe.
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 7 of the 28 models checked meet every need here: “Cars and motorcycles are mostly what I wash”, “I work with soap or a foam cannon”, and “I have obstacles and uneven yards to work around”.
7 models fit, out of 28 checkedThe gap in numbers
Westinghouse ePX3500 Electric Pressure Washer lists 25 ft for included pressure-hose length, 25% more than the 20 ft on Sun Joe 2030 MAX PSI Electric Pressure Washer.
- Westinghouse ePX3500 Electric Pressure Washer
- 25 ft
- Sun Joe 2030 MAX PSI Electric Pressure Washer
- 20 ft
- Models with this figure
- 23 of 28
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Cars and motorcycles are mostly what I wash”, “I work with soap or a foam cannon”, and “I have obstacles and uneven yards to work around”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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 |
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| Westinghouse ePX3500 Electric Pressure Washer |
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| Sun Joe 2030 MAX PSI Electric Pressure Washer |
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