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Karcher K5 Power Control Flex vs Stihl BR 800 C-E
The Karcher K5 Power Control Flex is a domestic electric pressure washer for patios, cars and outdoor cleaning. The Stihl BR 800 C-E is a petrol backpack blower.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Karcher K5 Power Control Flex | Stihl BR 800 C-E | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 12.4 kg (without accessories) | 11.7 kg |
| Max pressure | 20-145 bar | - |
| Max flow rate | 500 l/h | - |
| Area performance | 40 sq m per hour | - |
| Displacement | - | 79.9 cm3 |
| Blowing force with round nozzle | - | 41 N |
| Max. air velocity with round nozzle | - | 97 m/s |
Sources: Karcher K5 Power Control Flex, Stihl BR 800 C-E. 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 BR 800 C-E if...
A backpack blower for clearing leaves, hedge clippings and debris from large areas. Used by landscapers, grounds teams and contractors on big sites.
Full BR 800 C-E specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Karcher K5 Power Control Flex and the Stihl BR 800 C-E?
The Karcher K5 Power Control Flex is a domestic electric pressure washer for patios, cars and outdoor cleaning; the Stihl BR 800 C-E is a petrol backpack blower.
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