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Karcher K5 Power Control Flex vs Karcher Puzzi 10/1
The Karcher K5 Power Control Flex is a domestic electric pressure washer for patios, cars and outdoor cleaning. The Karcher Puzzi 10/1 is a compact spray extraction machine for carpet and upholstery cleaning.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Karcher K5 Power Control Flex | Karcher Puzzi 10/1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 12.4 kg (without accessories) | 10.7 kg |
| Max pressure | 20-145 bar | - |
| Max flow rate | 500 l/h | - |
| Area performance | 40 sq m per hour | - |
| Fresh/waste water tank | - | 10 / 9 litres |
| Fan power rating | - | 1250 W |
| Pump power rating | - | 40 W |
Sources: Karcher K5 Power Control Flex, Karcher Puzzi 10/1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the Puzzi 10/1 if...
The Puzzi 10/1 is a compact carpet and upholstery extraction machine bought or hired by cleaning contractors, letting agents and valeters for small to medium jobs. Its low weight and single-phase plug make it practical for vans and stairs where larger extraction units are impractical.
Full Puzzi 10/1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Karcher K5 Power Control Flex and the Karcher Puzzi 10/1?
The Karcher K5 Power Control Flex is a domestic electric pressure washer for patios, cars and outdoor cleaning; the Karcher Puzzi 10/1 is a compact spray extraction machine for carpet and upholstery cleaning.
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