Head to head
Honda Power Equipment EU22i vs Karcher K5 Power Control Flex
The Honda Power Equipment EU22i is a petrol inverter generator for portable and sensitive-load power. 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
| Honda Power Equipment EU22i | Karcher K5 Power Control Flex | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 21.1 kg | 12.4 kg (without accessories) |
| Rated output | 1800 W | - |
| Max output | 2200 W | - |
| Fuel tank | 3.6 litres | - |
| Running time | 3 hours 50 minutes (rated load) | - |
| Noise | 71 dB(A) at 7m (full load) | - |
| Max pressure | - | 20-145 bar |
| Max flow rate | - | 500 l/h |
| Area performance | - | 40 sq m per hour |
Sources: Honda Power Equipment EU22i, Karcher K5 Power Control Flex. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the EU22i if...
The EU22i is Honda's compact inverter generator, used by tradespeople, campers and event hirers who need clean, quiet power for sensitive electronics rather than raw output. It is one of the most recognised small inverter generators on UK hire fleets.
Full EU22i 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 Honda Power Equipment EU22i and the Karcher K5 Power Control Flex?
The Honda Power Equipment EU22i is a petrol inverter generator for portable and sensitive-load power; the Karcher K5 Power Control Flex is a domestic electric pressure washer for patios, cars and outdoor cleaning.
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