Head to head
Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus vs Karcher K5 Power Control Flex
The Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus is a plunge-cut track saw for accurate, splinter-free panel and timber cuts. The Karcher K5 Power Control Flex is a domestic electric pressure washer for patios, cars and outdoor cleaning.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus | Karcher K5 Power Control Flex | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.80 kg | 12.4 kg (without accessories) |
| Power input | 1200 W | - |
| Cutting depth at 90 degrees | 0-55 mm | - |
| Blade diameter | 160 mm | - |
| No-load speed | 2000-5800 rpm | - |
| Max pressure | - | 20-145 bar |
| Max flow rate | - | 500 l/h |
| Area performance | - | 40 sq m per hour |
Sources: Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus, Karcher K5 Power Control Flex. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TS 55 FEBQ-Plus if...
The TS 55 is Festool's core plunge saw, bought by joiners and shopfitters who want straight, splinter-free cuts when used with its guide rail system and connected extraction. It anchors the wider Festool track saw system that buyers expand with rails and accessories over time.
Full TS 55 FEBQ-Plus specifications →Buy or hire the K5 Power Control Flex if...
The K5 sits in Karcher's mid-to-upper domestic range, bought outright by homeowners for regular patio, car and garden furniture cleaning rather than hired. It is frequently the model UK reviewers and retailers use as the benchmark domestic Karcher pressure washer.
Full K5 Power Control Flex specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus and the Karcher K5 Power Control Flex?
The Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus is a plunge-cut track saw for accurate, splinter-free panel and timber cuts; the Karcher K5 Power Control Flex is a domestic electric pressure washer for patios, cars and outdoor cleaning.
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