Kärcher K5 Comfort Premium: questions before you buy
Yes — for big patios and drives.
More power, a hose reel and a gun that's easier on your hand.
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How much more powerful is it than a K4?
145 bar and 500 litres an hour, against the K4's 130 bar and 420 l/h. Kärcher rates it at about 40 m² an hour, so big patios and drives go faster.
Does it have a hose reel?
Yes. Its 10 m PremiumFlex hose winds onto a built-in reel, which is one of the main reasons to pay more.
How do I change the spray?
The 4-in-1 lance twists between a rotary nozzle, a high-pressure flat jet, a lower-pressure flat jet and a detergent jet. There's no fine pressure control beyond those modes.
What's the Comfort!Hold gun?
A trigger designed to need less holding force, so long sessions are easier on your hand.
Does it come with detergent?
Yes, a litre of Kärcher detergent is in the box.
How heavy is it?
About 13.8 kg, per Kärcher UK. It has wheels and a handle.
Does it come with a patio cleaner?
Not the standard version. The K 5 Comfort Premium Home adds the T 5 surface cleaner and stone and façade cleaner.
Should I get this or the K4 Power Control?
The K5 Comfort Premium for big drives and patios and a hose reel. The K4 Power Control for most homes, at around half the price.
Answers from Kärcher UK: K 5 Comfort Premium, Trusted Reviews and Expert Reviews. We don't test products ourselves.