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Karcher HD 5/12 CX Plus vs Karcher K5 Power Control Flex
The Karcher HD 5/12 CX Plus is a cold water electric pressure washer with hose reel, a compact professional pressure washer. The Karcher K5 Power Control Flex is a domestic electric pressure washer for patios, cars and outdoor cleaning.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Karcher HD 5/12 CX Plus | Karcher K5 Power Control Flex | |
|---|---|---|
| Max pressure | 175 bar | 20-145 bar |
| Weight | 26.1 kg | 12.4 kg (without accessories) |
| Flow rate | 500 l/h | - |
| Input power | 2.5 kW | - |
| Max flow rate | - | 500 l/h |
| Area performance | - | 40 sq m per hour |
Sources: Karcher HD 5/12 CX 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 HD 5/12 CX Plus if...
A single-phase 230 V cold water pressure washer for cleaning vehicles, yards, patios, walls and equipment on sites, farms and commercial premises. The built-in hose reel and carry handle make it easy to move between jobs.
Full HD 5/12 CX 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 Karcher HD 5/12 CX Plus and the Karcher K5 Power Control Flex?
The Karcher HD 5/12 CX Plus is a cold water electric pressure washer with hose reel, a compact professional pressure washer; the Karcher K5 Power Control Flex is a domestic electric pressure washer for patios, cars and outdoor cleaning.
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