Tools Tested built a standardized test rig with inlet and outlet flow meters plus a pressure gauge, then ran every cordless unit through identical conditions. The EGO Dual-Battery 3200 PSI crushed everything. With a standard 40-degree tip, it pushed 970 PSI at 1.6 GPM. Switch to the factory-provided turbo nozzle and it jumped to 2,239 PSI at 1.35 GPM. No other cordless unit came close.
The foam performance sealed it. Cordless pressure washers are notoriously bad at producing thick soap. Tools Tested noted the EGO Dual-Battery delivered the best soaper results of any battery-powered unit in the lineup. For car detailers, that's the difference between a usable snow foam and a watery trickle.
EGO also nailed the ergonomics. The wand has an integrated speed-control button so you adjust pressure on the fly, without walking back to the machine. Onboard nozzle storage keeps all five tips within reach. The 25-foot flexible hose is pre-fitted with quick connects. These are small details, but they add up over a 60-minute runtime.
The dual-battery Peak Power system is what makes the numbers possible. Two 56V 6.0Ah batteries combine their output to deliver performance no single-battery cordless unit can match. That architecture is the EGO's defining advantage and its biggest ask: you need two batteries to access turbo mode.
What It Won't Do
It weighs 36 pounds bare. Add two 6.0Ah batteries and you're pushing 50 pounds on a wheeled cart. This is not a grab-and-go tool. The proprietary wand quick-connect means you need an adapter to snap in standard nozzle tips, which is annoying if you already own a set. And despite being the most powerful cordless option, Tools Tested measured a traditional gas unit at 2,684 PSI / 2.3 GPM in the same test. The EGO narrows the gap, it doesn't close it.
The Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP EZClean costs $119 for the bare tool, works with batteries millions of people already own, and weighs 4.2 pounds. Jumper man Tech praised it specifically because it doesn't need a water line at all. Clip on the included siphon hose and it pulls from a bucket. Screw on the 2-liter bottle adapter and you can clean HVAC condenser coils on a roof, salt off car wheels in a parking garage, or rinse camping gear miles from the nearest spigot.
The three-speed system surprised multiple reviewers. Jumper man Tech called speed three "crazy strong," noting it handled caked-on brake dust and winter salt residue without hesitation. Tools Tested confirmed the brushless motor and aluminum quick-connects, features you'd expect at twice the price. It ranked second overall in his mid-range cordless comparison, beating out the DeWalt 20V and Craftsman on build quality per dollar.
The value proposition sharpens when you factor in the ONE+ ecosystem. If you own a Ryobi drill, trimmer, or leaf blower, the EZClean costs $119 and nothing more. No charger purchase, no battery purchase, no new platform commitment. For light-duty cleaning, that's hard to argue with.
What It Won't Do
The raw numbers tell the real story. Tools Tested measured 425 PSI and 1.0 GPM in standardized testing. That is the lowest output in the entire cordless lineup, falling behind even cheap corded electric washers. It's also the loudest unit tested at 83.3 dB, which is ironic for something marketed as a quiet alternative to gas. The kit ships without a 40-degree tip (Tools Tested had to borrow one from a Craftsman), and the included soap bottle barely produces suds. This is a power cleaner, not a pressure washer. Know the difference before you buy.
Who Should Buy Which
EGO POWER+ 3200 PSI
The closest a battery gets to replacing gas
- Homeowners with driveways, decks, and siding who currently use a gas pressure washer and want to go cordless
- EGO 56V battery owners who can immediately run turbo mode with two existing batteries
- Car detailers who need actual foam cannon performance from a cordless setup
- Anyone who values cleaning results over portability and doesn't mind a 50-lb wheeled cart
- Buyers willing to invest $800+ in a tool-plus-battery kit that approaches gas-level performance
Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP EZClean
The pressure washer that goes anywhere you do
- Apartment or condo dwellers without a dedicated water hookup
- Ryobi ONE+ owners who want a pressure cleaner for $119 with zero additional investment
- Car owners who need a quick rinse tool for wheels, undercarriage, and salt removal
- Anyone who needs to clean in locations without running water (rooftops, garages, campsites)
- Budget-conscious buyers who want cordless convenience for light-duty tasks under 600 PSI