I'm Impressed! Testing the EGO Power+ and Active 2.3 Pressure Washers

This EGO is awesome. I will be making this available with our OG Spec kits on the store soon. As for the Active 2.3, the jury is still out for me, it's really, really loud.
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[@pedrocarrillo6411]

Ego just solved a problem with for us midwestern people that can’t use our pressure washers in the winter months just need a bucket of warm water with a rinseless wash and siphon from the bucket

[@Curryolla]

This is a reason I've been using a Karcher K4. It also has a siphon ability and I've been pulling from a bucket over winter for the last 8 years!

[@jmking7]

The 2.3 is actually serviceable, they released a video yesterday about servicing and replacing the oil on the unit.

[@pantac4493]

Almost all are serviceable for oil change but repairability is questionable on cheaper units

[@davidparnell6272]

@@pantac4493that’s also addressed just go watch it

[@Jose.G.Y]

I think you can also replace the pump head

[@asphaltspecialties]

Do they service your hearing loss?

[@rokkz]

I think the active was not intended to have its oil changed and serviceable given no sight glass , fill point and drain plug, repairable being you replace the complete head to me was an afterthought to try and compete.

[@Joe-CD_71]

Thanks for all that you and your people do, Matt. Looks like I'm still good with my recently acquired Active 2.0 (with your upgrades) for my recently acquired really-nice-car. Learning a lot from OG now that I've chosen to up my car-care game.

[@jeffc6832]

EGO really needs to come out with a 110v adapter for some of these tools to make them dual use. Many people don't want to buy a bunch of expensive batteries and have to swap them out while they are working in their garage with power available. But if you had a vacuum, pressure washer and fan that could be used continuously while in the garage and then pop a battery in them when you need to go mobile...that would be awesome. EDIT: I heard Tommy have the same idea at 25:30, you should have him start badgering Chris Metcalf about it.

[@improvedgarage]

EGO + iBrid :). I wonder what the current pull from the batteries is.. Its possible that they are leveraging the high current delivery of the battery cells and exceeding what would be reasonable from a standard 120/15a circuit through a transformer.. For example, i have a 6s lipo RC car battery that is capable of delivering 250A at 22.2v, or 5550W of power. A 120v 20a circuit can deliver 2400W at the rated current, with ego needing to convert this to DC to power the pump and suffering transformer losses, its possible the performance they are showing is only possible because of the batteries.

[@golf007sd2]

The eco-system of EGO products is setup to be "AC independent." Hence, self-powered without cables. Thus, If you seek such a setup....buy a Kranzle Pressure Washers that is within the same price range.

[@improvedgarage]

@@golf007sd2 totally, i have a k1322 personally. I think what jeff is eluding to is that someone who is a mobile detailer or homeowner could buy one of these to use by battery when they need portability, and then have an ac adapter of sorts to connect it to AC power when they have the ability to do so, and not have to manage the battery. Rupes does this with their polishers, i suspect that is where the idea is coming from.

[@jeffc6832]

@@improvedgarage good points that I hadn't considered (mostly because my electrical knowledge is pretty limited). I'm definitely thinking about homeowners primarily, or detailers who don't have a generator. Obviously a regular electric pressure washer is going to be best for any garage situation, and for mobile detailers who have generators. But having a vacuum, fan and lights that could be plugged in would be awesome. Say you're detailing your car in the morning, and then going to your kids outdoor sports practice/game in the afternoon, or you're going camping/tailgating. Having portable lights and a fan with freshly charged batteries (because you didn't have to run them down in the morning and then charge before you leave) would be perfect. Or you're vacuuming your car in the morning and then you're going to clean out or work on a project in your shed or another area that doesn't have power. Mobile detailers who don't have a generator, but also work out of their garage can vacuum a car in the morning and then go mobile for the rest of the day with charged batteries. Or maybe their batteries get depleted in the middle of a job (or their generator dies) and then they can still plug into a customer's power.

[@erikpechmann879]

@@jeffc6832 a battery powered generator is the way to go for mobile. It's an investment, but a worthwhile one imo. Something from EcoFlow or Jackery. I like the idea of being able to charge them back up with solar as well. For the money I would go with the EF Delta Pro with an Active 2.0. This will also power a vacuum, polisher, compressor, etc. I'm pretty sure this unit also has a level 2 fast charger, so if needed you could plug in at lunch and be gtg afterwards.

[@blanshay]

Matt - as an apartment dweller who has been using this set up, here's my recommendation for the store: my solution was a Global Industrial 32 gallon industrial trash can with a built-in wheel dolly. It's effectively a giant bucket. It's rigid and stable. I was burning through way too much water on an SUV with multiple buckets, and frankly, the wash process was becoming too stressful because I was constantly eyeing my water supply, especially if I added any other decon steps. A couple of buckets isn't enough with the draw, and it's too much to drag outside in addition to the rest of the wash gear. I think the store would benefit from offering a 32 gallon bucket like I've been using, with a spigot attached at the bottom and a QC for the garden hose + a shut off valve for draining. That would be awesome.

[@DNightNinja]

FINALLY I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!!

[@nomad509]

I've been waiting patiently for this test video. I took a leap of faith based on intuition from the prerelease videos over at CSW and bought one in February. I just placed an order at OG this week and have a 3.0 Mosmatic nozzle and Griots Foam cannon with the 1.1 orifice coming. I've decided to use the OE hose for now so I also ordered the Prevost Hose Holder for storage. I will be using the OG spec sprayer and wand I got awhile back when I ordered the original Active. My detail cart has 20 gallons of water on board from four military water jugs, two of which are dedicated for distilled water and is easily replenished at my garage. I was using a janky Worx Hydroshot so this summer is gonna be a whole lot of fun washing cars!

[@nomad509]

Ooof, I almost forgot to add that I upgraded the quick disconnect to the Mosmatic T304 on the gun side of the hose too. I also forgot to mention that I find this mobile pressure washer a decently priced unit because two 6.0Ah batteries by themselves account for more than 75% of the cost. I'd gladly buy another unit for the same price and have twice the amount of batteries!

[@Joe_CT]

I can’t wait to see your Ego powerwasher kit. I have a bunch of the Ego products so don’t need batteries but want your kit for the upgrades.

[@Garnetmica]

Great preview Matt, thank you. I’m a weekend warrior living in the northeast. Admittedly I’m surprised to see so many reviews struggling for use case beyond apartments and mobile detailers. I’ve been looking to buy/build out an electric pressure washer system for my home in New England but unfortunately worry about a wall mount solution with temperatures dropping below freezing in the winter months and also worry about the amp load of a system competing with all my other electrical needs in my garage despite being a new construction home. I have lots of lights, tv, chargers, dehumidifiers, etc. I contemplated a dedicated pressure washer cart option using an Active 2.0 or 2.3 but space can be a bit limited in my garage and basement (in the winter months). I’m not set up to wash in my garage, so I need to be prepared to do my cleaning out in a large driveway. I have a very thorough EGO ecosystem including multiple leaf blowers for drying my cars. I just purchased the pressure washer this weekend as it gives me a very quick all season pressure washing capabilities. It’s also relatively quiet, giving me more flexibility to wash earlier in the morning or later in the day to void the process of washing in direct sunlight, the ability to potentially use warm bucket water in cold weather is also appealing. Super excited about adding better OG pressure hoses and potentially shortening the distance from gun to nozzle. And there appears to be a premium foam sprayer with brass body coming in May. I’ve preordered that to see how it dispenses. Thanks again for the review!

[@gizmosfere]

I've had the ego pressure washer since it was released and I love it. I can't wait for the ego pressure washer package. Get that worked up on the store, and take my money please! I live in a condo with a garage but no water spigot close. I bought a 25 gallon mixing barrel and elevated it on a shelf in the garage to gravity feed the water into the machine. Added a spigot to the bottom of the barrel and ordered the perfect length hose from the OG store. Plenty of water to complete a wash with quite a bit left over. Again please put that accessory package together.

[@golf007sd2]

Great review on the EGO....love mine. Moreover, NOTHING comes close to its portable performance. Hell, I would put it up against some top electric power washer to boot. Your EGO recommendation upgrades are exactly what I ended up going with back in February. .. wand, hose, and Boss setup. In short, the unit is OUTSANDING....glad you will be stocking them. Lastly, you should have tried CARPRO ReTyre!

[@RussellKasem]

Purchased an Active 2.3 and its a pretty solid machine. I would have loved an AR630 but I don't have the ability to add a dedicated 20A circuit to my garage at the moment, maybe in the future. I did toss the included accessories and picked up a Griot foam cannon, and the Mosmatic gun / wand kit, also very solid. Pretty happy with everything. I may pickup a cart and build out a wash cart for the garage. With weekly washes on my car and my wifes car, the unit "should" last for years, but we'll see. For $560 (w/ coupon), I am willing to take on this as an experiment.

[@lhopsteady8470]

What coupon did you use?

[@RussellKasem]

@@lhopsteady8470 A handful of KZbinrs that reviewed the unit had 10% off coupons provided by Active, I don’t believe there are any left, but CarswithKeav had one.

[@donaldgreen9292]

I don't regret my EGO pressure washer purchase, I did buy the double 12AH batteries from the OG store. The 6s are good, but I tend to like large vehicles. The last thing I want to think of is battery charge. Can't beat the portability, I do detail friends and family cars at their house and this removes the power supply concern far as amp draw and popping a breaker. A lot of people have 15 amp extension cords and wall outlets. I know there is a run time gain with the 12 amp, just curios if the is a performance gain, too. Doubt it, but I don't have measuring devices or the patience to run thru the same tests you run. To me it is either it works or it don't test.

[@Jose.G.Y]

That EGO is perfect for the condo dwellers. The Active looks good for folks that don’t have a 20A circuit. What I appreciate from them is their innovation of the 5 piston pump. Big Boi basically tried to “innovate” with a 4 piston pump. Luckily, neither apply to me as the 1322 I bought from you guys is perfection. It performs great, build quality is second to none, and the sound is pleasant (intangibles).

[@ObsessedGarage]

BigBoi just copied. They only know how to knock off stuff with prettier plastic. All the Amazon only KZbinrs don't know how to identify that.

[@Jose.G.Y]

@@ObsessedGarage Big Boi in a nutshell, “we can’t do a 5 piston pump since it’s protected, but let’s do a 4 piston pump!” That’s where I give James and his team at Active credit for putting in the work and innovate. Even though their products don’t apply to me at this stage in my life, I do appreciate the honesty of the specs they put out matching what you tested.

[@markdopson563]

Wow you guys seem to completely understand a company that you have nothing to do with, interesting….

[@jeremiahbrinsko7811]

Yk was talking to my girlfriend about how much I love your channel and why I’ve been buying so much detial equipment for my job funniest thing I just realized is I wear the same shoe as you too haha!

[@jonnathanmarcellus4456]

Thank you Matt!

[@ricardogomez01]

Yes ! I’ve been waiting for the Active 2.3 review! Thanks Matt!

[@YuriTarded-hf1nv]

Try the search as I think there are a number of reviews out now. Will be a lot more this week too

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yeah man. You don't want it.

[@ricardogomez01]

@@ObsessedGarage Thank you Matt 🙂👍

[@YuriTarded-hf1nv]

@@ObsessedGaragedon’t want it? Why? $600 unit with >kranzle output and able to use with 15amp circuit and it’s serviceable? Active is about to kill it so the this unit

[@iOSAT]

⁠@@YuriTarded-hf1nv It’s so strange how determined everyone has been to not buy what has worked so well. Is it their whole “enthusiast-facing” marketing approach? Or is the idea at that there must be something better? The 2.0 is/was disposable junk - albeit with a decent warranty - and now active has just gone in a circle to make a pressure washer that costs as much as everything else, but now with a poor reputation for reliability. If you have zero access to 20a service, I suppose there’s something to be said about buying the 2.3 over an AR630TSS, but on the other hand, if cost is the sole reason to avoid a Kranzle - what is going to be your resale potential on an Active 2.3 compared to a Kranzle? I’d suggest just buying a Kranzle used, but they’re not far off MSRP when sold as used. Further, it the 2.3 may be “serviceable” but do consumers have complete and convenient access to all service parts? You could essentially build one buying buying individual parts, that’s a big reason why Kranzles and ARs hold value so well.

[@SNieX0]

Matt and team please follow up on the real world / wash and talk with the Ego ❤

[@OscarM.94]

Really like the all new Ego pressure washer but with a green hose @48:49 😂😂😂😂 I like to spray P&S Break Buster Wheel Cleaner on the Detail Factory tire brush that I got from the OG store of course. I know Anthony from TRC showed you. I think take Matt’s advice

[@nickvento1815]

great review as always. really impressed w/ that ego!

[@user-yb2tp4qf1r]

I have been using EGO Power+ for years, their batteries are the very good, heavy as hell but very robust and last long in terms of use and longevity. Buy the way, in my country the full set is.... $2386.80 🙂 Active 2.3 if fully serviceable.

[@1kontrabida]

The ego im thinking of getting for its sound and portabality, the 2.3 is good too but is up there imho if ur looking for a dedicated pressure washer I'd still choose Kranzle parts these days are easy to get not like 3 years plus ago, not to mention the resale value is better with Kranzle, Their like Pressol of hand spray

[@johnnelwhite]

With the ego get a 100 ft hose sit it in your bathroom and use your bathtub for a water source. Run the 100 ft hose out the window to your car outside.

[@mdoyal111]

Just make sure to clean your bathtub before filling it up

[@meeker03]

The reason the EGO looks good to me is that you can get 1,000 PSI with great water flow for washing cars but still use it to fully clean your house and concrete with the setup it comes with at 3,000 PSI. And since I've already bought into the EGO system I have batteries so its seems like a solid choice for dual purpose.

[@ObsessedGarage]

It's more legit for that purpose than a Kranzle or AR would be. They can't product that much pressure. It's pretty sweet.

[@blanshay]

You won’t regret it. Bought it for detailing with my own nozzles but used it with their nozzles for two apartment patios where I have no water supply and got the pressure that I thought I’d never have on my roof.

[@Galiy0]

Ive been considering the karcher HD 4/11 c bp which is the only battery machine that compares to the ego. The Karcher is 2500$ where I live so if the ego shows up here it’s a no brainier for 800$. There is of course the k2 battery from Karcher for 200$, but the specs are not that great. Seems like a winner from Ego!

[@Bigshows93]

Need to be able to put a tip right on the gun or a very short adapter/wand for cleaning wheels.

[@A0SAirsoft]

The real value proposition for the battery is apartments and condos with shitty wash areas. Those are kinda common near me, but always just terminate in an old beat to hell hose, and almost never have power. Battery means you could charge it in your unit, drag it down with the rest of your cleaning stuff, drive it all over and set up a decent little rig yaknow?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yep

[@thesamsquatch5224]

I’m curious if you’ve tried the maniac line wheel and tire cleaner. It dilutes better but I think is better than wise guys. Which is still an awesome product.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I haven't yet.

[@tb693ny6]

You guys should post your data findings for the members

[@LVbibby]

Thanks for the video; seems unfortunate you don't like the new active 2.3. If you are limited to a 15 amp only situation is the Active 2.0 the best option still or what route is the way outside of the Kranzle?

[@asphaltspecialties]

He likes the AR next

[@ObsessedGarage]

15 Amp, Comet

[@therealmatthewsmith]

You need a tuner to tell the frequency. I want one that is in C#

[@macsterguy]

Your helper is the best! Everything ego is amazing… The comment I heard that makes the best sense is why don’t they let this thing pass through using electricity? I know they want to sell their batteries, but come on…

[@ObsessedGarage]

It would be nice if it was plug-in as well.

[@golf007sd2]

Matt...by any chance can you give us the PIM for the EGO with the Boss Cannon at the high lever (not turbo)...thanks.

[@skrsys]

Just got the Bigboi Washr Pro, and it’s a great machine. Extremely quiet.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Sorry bro. That is a terrible option. I'd rather have a $130 Karcher.

[@skrsys]

@@ObsessedGarage I think you’d be surprised. It is a stout unit 69 lbs.

[@YuriTarded-hf1nv]

Output test results were pretty solid. Might be similar or slightly better output than active

[@markdopson563]

@@ObsessedGarageI’m assuming you must have used it to have such a strong opinion of it. Bigboi not giving you kick backs???🙄

[@bigboicarcare]

@@ObsessedGaragelucky customers rely on your professional opinion.great work😂

[@jimadams2113]

Active is recommending a steel braded hose.

[@forcedinduction_drive1975]

Jury is still out on the Active? Thank you Matt! I am not a fan of Active myself. Impressive specs but poor quality and terrible customer support. I punted my VE53 a long time ago

[@YuriTarded-hf1nv]

So far what I gather from everyone is that ego has done a good job with this unit. Unfortunately I think the $800 is a big negative for this unit. Personally, I would much rather go with the active 2.3

[@iOSAT]

$800 with batteries or $450 for just the pressure washer; if you’re already in their ecosystem price will vary for you. Still, a highly specific niche use-case that you generally would expect to pay a premium for.

[@YuriTarded-hf1nv]

@@iOSAT those big ass batteries are the same ones you would on an ego blower?

[@iOSAT]

@@YuriTarded-hf1nv If you’re picturing someone who has a blower for drying off their car as being “in their ecosystem” you’re very far off what I’m saying - we’ve got a whole array of lawn tools using their batteries. Also a trick, stagger your purchases and always replace your batteries via the warranty even if they’re working fine.

[@YuriTarded-hf1nv]

@@iOSAT I think you misunderstood my question. I was asking if you knew whether or not these batteries were the same ones used for their blowers

[@user-yb2tp4qf1r]

@@YuriTarded-hf1nv Yes, if you want to. All EGO batteries fit all their tools not matter what Ah - from 2.5Ah to 12Ah, all of them are going to fit all EGO tools. I own few EGO tools, for light tools like blower, hedge trimmer and so on I usually use my 2.5Ah, for other tools, like mower, I use the bigger batteries like 5Ah or more.

[@DJ_Driven]

Matt, are you going to offer an OG upgrade kit option for this pressure washer?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yep

[@fortyeightjake]

I've found that Wise Guy and some other tire cleaners tend to not foam up if the tires are gooped up with nasty tire dressing.

[@bert4910]

How do the Gates pressure washer hoses hold up to say a 3200 psi gas powered pressure washer? Also, the OG site only shows guns and tips for electric, is there any way to add a small section so us gas powered users know which is the all around best tip to use with gas powered? Thanks.

[@ObsessedGarage]

It will be fine. All of the fittings, guns, etc. all work with gas.

[@WorldwideBeagle]

3200 psi is not that high. No single wire pw hose, like Gates or Continental, will have a working pressure rating of less than 5000. Remember, MTM Mosmatic Simpson and the like are industrial grade equipment, designed to handle at least 5k or 6k psi all day long, day in and day out. It's the cheap poly hoses and $18 Chinese stubby guns you need to avoid, especially if you are using a quality gas pw.

[@charley95sheridan44]

I know it's taboo in the detail world but, I would resort to Dawn if I scrub greasy tires.

[@therealmitch-a-palooza7262]

I saw a couple contradictory comment replies as to whether you’re going to carry the Active 2.3. Have you decided for sure one way or the other?

[@ObsessedGarage]

I won't be carrying it. It isn't good enough.

[@stevederosa1655]

those who have used the active 2.3 it really isnt that loud, compared to a lot of others out there. its also nice it doesn't have that traditional high pitch squealing noise when you let off the trigger

[@ObsessedGarage]

No...it's the loudest electric pressure washer on the market by a long shot. It's louder than my KWS700 20mm pump.

[@1thechosenjuan1]

For what it is the active 2.3 is a solid unit. Also, I agree that even though it is slightly louder than other units the type of noise is different which makes it much more bearable than those with the whiny high pitched sound plus nobody is standing right next to it when in use

[@franksam8610]

800 hmm might as well go with the German pw or a ice version with a cat pump

[@elliottmckibbon7195]

Gotta watch the whole video, but can this unit be plugged in or is it strictly powered by only batteries?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Only batteries

[@elliottmckibbon7195]

@@ObsessedGarage thats super unfortunate. I think including the versatility of being able to use both plug in and portable power would be a game changer

[@BreezeMW]

I just had this EXACT problem with a set of Jeep tires yesterday. After 5 passes of Re-Tyre and Multi X diluted 1:10, the tires still looked like they did after the first pass. Can anyone point me in the right direction on what to try next? Would Tar X work? The car clearly has layers of tire dressing applied over the years. TIA

[@ObsessedGarage]

Mineral Spirits straight up followed by Tarminator.

[@BreezeMW]

@@ObsessedGarage thanks Matt

[@longlivefreedom9853]

The. Bucket. which the EGO is sucking out of. should have an inlet valve built into it. at the bottom. to replicate a gravity fed system.. You should do a comparison test between this EGO pressure washer and the Karcher HD 4/11. Bp 36 V. battery pressure washer which i have and use only for rinsing .....

[@ObsessedGarage]

That's a great idea.

[@JR-ho5qm]

I like the new Active! I’m curious to see if it can be ran in dual configuration

[@ObsessedGarage]

I think if likely could. They new pressure switch is good.

[@YuriTarded-hf1nv]

I’m thinking since the 2.0 is able to do so then this one should be able to do so too

[@JR-ho5qm]

@@YuriTarded-hf1nv I don’t think the 2.0 does well in a twin configuration

[@YuriTarded-hf1nv]

@@JR-ho5qm really? My setup works great. What issues did you have with yours?

[@JR-ho5qm]

@@YuriTarded-hf1nv that’s good to hear! I just thought Matt at Obsessed Garage had problems when they tried hooking two up.

[@Globalx59]

I take 6 minutes at DIY car washes to soap, rinse, spotless rinse my car so a bucket of water would easily cover foam cannon and rinsing.

[@kevinderenzis7193]

Are those the stainless steel tips on the persol bottles?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yep

[@TheRosebudz]

active dude said the active 2.3 was quite...wth! Bummed I was hoping this would be a good upgrade when my 2.0 craps out

[@ObsessedGarage]

It is the loudest pressure washer I ever tested by at least 6dB.

[@WorldwideBeagle]

@TheRosenbudz. I thought the same exact thing. That headache inducing noise is indicitive of the quality, or lack thereof, of the induction motor. To answer your question, I am telling friends just buy another 2.0 if it dies, or suck it up and buy a Kranzle. I bit the bullet and got a Kranzle. It will bring a smile to your face. A bit like driving an air cooled 911.

[@lexist2112]

Hello everyone I wanted to give you guys my first impressions!! Let me start by saying thank you Active for making the 2.3. I received my 2.3 today. Ordered on Monday and received on Friday @10 am by FedEx. The box was in good shape for the weight of this unit. I attached my 50’ braided hose rated @5000psi to the 2.3 and changed the orfice that active gives you for the after market foam cannon in my case the MTM foam cannon, and started the testing. I bled the line of air and I noticed more water flow from the gun, no nozzle. Using the stubby gun and attached Actives included 25 and 40 degree nozzle to and immediately notice how much more water the unit was pushing and the force of the water….amazing😊 The the MTM foam cannon was next and put maybe 100ml of 3D foam cannon soap to about 300ml of water and the shaving cream of foam was amazing, I could never achieve this quality of shaving cream soap with my 2300psi with 1.2 gal/min old induction pressure washer. As for the loudness of the unit, honestly from my old unit to this one. The 2.3 is infinitely QUIETER. I get the side by side comparisons to the big boi pro and duo that it’s louder. But honestly, the 2.3 is quiet I can talk to people as I work. If any of you guys are on the fence, don’t be, this unit performs and brings detailing to another level…. It’s worth it!!!! With the 10% off and no tax and free shipping from Nevada to California in 4 days from order , this is a win!!!! PS as others have mentioned include myself the pump is rebuildable and parts are replaceable and Active should be coming out soon with DIY videos

[@ObsessedGarage]

Here is the problem. You haven't use a really good pressure washer. If you have, you'd have a different take. Comet, AR, and Kranzle are all much, much better. For $650, you can do much better.

[@YuriTarded-hf1nv]

@@ObsessedGarageI think the comet is the only one comparable to the 2.3 but I don’t think comet is serviceable/rebuildable?

[@toniwonkanobi]

Soooo should we wait for this thing to come in the OG store, or get the Active 2.0 system?

[@YuriTarded-hf1nv]

I think it’s already been available for a week or so now

[@ObsessedGarage]

I'm not going to carry this one. I don't think it is good enough.

[@toniwonkanobi]

@@ObsessedGarage Oh? Seemed like you liked it

[@kjcolby1978-pr8wf]

is that a Tudor Pelagos FXD?

[@I5ZQ8]

I had a feeling the AR was going to be the better choice vs the active. Not that much more for a much better solution.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yep

[@Pete_or_Peter4Long]

Is this going to be for sale soon on website?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yes it is.

[@YuriTarded-hf1nv]

Sounds like (no pun intended) the main setback for the active is the sound or being louder? 76-78decibels is normal level of a conversation is 85 decibels really that loud for a pressure washer?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yes

[@shrimpinpat]

does anyone make a dummy battery to make this thing wall powered when wanted?

[@MarioSesana]

Any chance you'll test out the Bigboi Washr Pro?

[@ObsessedGarage]

No, junk.

[@bigboicarcare]

Junk 😂😂🤣

[@markdopson563]

@@ObsessedGarageif you haven’t reviewed it how did you come to the conclusion that it’s junk?? Just curious… Have you used any Bigboi products?

[@ObsessedGarage]

@@markdopson563 Look...I've bought (key word...bought) and tested well over a hundred pressure washers. After a while it becomes easier to spot what is good and what is not. I'm telling you, I spent 20 minutes in the BigBoi booth at SEMA and observed. My suspicions were correct, so I don't feel the need to spend a couple more thousand dollars of my money to get exactly what I already know I'm going to get. All of these other guys doing videos now are asking for these for free. I buy them. That way I can say what needs to be said. Active sent me this one. I didn't want it because I knew what we were getting, a really, really cheap pump head and great output. I bought the Ego.

[@WorldwideBeagle]

⁠@@ObsessedGarageMany years ago, I wanted to learn all I could about hand knotted Persian rugs. I asked an expert in Peshawar Pakistan to teach me. His reply: feel 1000 rugs. That was it. Experience. And you will know quality.

[@McMuscle3]

So, are you going to sale the 2.3? Lol I need one

[@RussellKasem]

Just bought one direct from Active because they don't have shipping costs and Keav was running a discount code from his YT channel. Total came to $565.00

[@ObsessedGarage]

I don't think so. I wouldn't recommend it.

[@herbpantaleon7485]

Are you permitted to sell Griot's PW?

[@ObsessedGarage]

I'm sure I could, but it's junk. It's the worst AR.

[@ItsMeMustard]

3db is double the power 10db is double the perceived loudness

[@ObsessedGarage]

Thanks!

[@wd8062]

I know your sick of pressure washers, but I'd love to see testing of the big boi pressure washers

[@LVbibby]

I agree take a peak at these importants Matt come on!

[@ObsessedGarage]

They are junk. I can take one look at them and know that. I met the owner. They are marketers, not product experts. Active is a manufacturing expert.

[@bigboicarcare]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@ObsessedGaragereally? I am the owner and I never meet you. Every successful company has a great marketing team and strategies.You guys should know that 😂. So much hate towards a brand that you have no experience with. Clearly we must have done something right to upset you guys so much. This is priceless😂😂😂

[@markdopson563]

Again making assumptions about products without actually ever using them. I think you should admit you haven’t met the owner. Above info alone directs to you not knowing anything about Bigboi, their expertise in any aspect of their business. Don’t all successful businesses globally have a great marketing team and strategy!! I can read between the lines here, one minute you love active because you get exclusivity, make a shit tonne of money, feel a part of their development. Active expand no more exclusivity, make bugger all money, move focus and push back to overpriced high profit lines. You don’t have anything to do with Bigboi so you don’t make money. Yep you have a business to run but clearly your impartiality has disappeared. You’ve been great for the industry but it looks like you’re getting tired of it…..

[@ObsessedGarage]

I met you at SEMA. You had no idea who I was. You and your whole staff were using all of the typical marketing speak with no real substance. It is pretty easy to spot. When you talk to someone from AR, Kranzle, Karcher, you get a whole different level of expertise. Taking other companies ideas and copying them is never good. Metrovac, AR all did it first and better. Where do you think you got your idea for a shelf mount? Somebody has to call this stuff out.

[@EastLosPyro]

Let’s talk about your watch collection Matt!. 🙌🏼

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Nice

[@WorldwideBeagle]

I am so happy I bit the bullet and spent the money for the Kranzle and didn't wait for the 2.3. Matt, thanks again for a real life, unstaged, authentic, real time test. I am so glad I did not wait for the Active 2.3. Your testing here confirms my same thoughts after using a friend's new 2.3. Quite disappointed. The 2.0 is a real value and appropriate. I have loved using it. When the 2.3 was first announced, I thought it could satisfy my urge for a Kranzle. But then more info was released. It appeared to just be an attempt to make at a higher price point product, with slightly better but similar disposable pump with a noisy Chinese huge induction motor. Note, when Active first announced the 2.3, it said the oil was not changeable and pump not rebuildable. The disappointment in the threads was instantaneous. And loud. So it appears Active came up with a kludge of a fix, without really changing anything. Unbolting the entire pump to pour out the oil is a slipshod attempt to calm the masses. A bit like unbolting the entire oil pan on your car to change the motor oil. Now, having used a 2.0, 2.3 and Kranzle, I cannot see a place for the 2.3. It's not good value. And poorly executed. Huge, noisy, klunky. The 2.0 was unique design: reasonable price, high gpm, medium pressure, appropriate size, for detailing. Kranzle needs no introduction and after the shock of the price wears off, is a distinct pleasure to use every time. And always brings a smile. If Active was trying to build a Kranzle killer, they sorely missed. If anything, the 2.3 shows what a great product and price the 2.0 is. The 2.3 is neither.

[@stewartwilson1080]

The EGO has a really terrible spool up time compared to a non battery unit. That just annoys me, but each to their own.

[@ObsessedGarage]

What? It's instant.

[@waxmanvids5015]

PULL DISTILLED WATER for a spot-free rinse!!! (ego)

[@lexist2112]

Bought the Active 2.3 past Monday after I saw the video with Cars with Keav. Also Considered the BIg Boi. For me the Active gave the same performance and with the discount code and free shipping and NO TAX....that brought it to an easy buy. Active should be arriving tomorrow Friday, cant wait to test it

[@ObsessedGarage]

It’s not a good purchase. Never buy stuff based on the deal.

[@lexist2112]

Why not? When active offers 10% off thru imjoshv and cars with Keav and with free shipping and no tax… that’s a deal

[@ObsessedGarage]

It due to the fact that you bought a sub par pressure washer just because you saved some money. Now you have a subpar pressure washer and less money.

[@lexist2112]

Sub par in what way? Is this based on your opinion or actual performance of the machine? It’s clear the 2.3 can perform and does well. Active has done their homework to fill in $500-$600 market. Good for them as will see many will be sharing their experience including myself with using the unit. Ordered on Monday and FedEx just dropped it off at 10am this morning. 4 days from Nevada to California now that’s some customer service

[@kellyk7553]

Amazing numbers. Remember Matt was so impressed with the 2.0. This is much quieter with numbers that rival kranzle. So for the weekend warrior you made an excellent choice.

[@brandonwellhausen4394]

Tried to like the video and it doesn’t change the positive thumbs up? Maybe reach out to KZbin…. They are messing with your algorithm

[@Srjr0122]

Ooh shit here we go, everything about to go on back order 🤣

[@YuriTarded-hf1nv]

What is on back order?

[@ZIGZAGLLBG]

Please do the IBigBoi WashRPro!!

[@ObsessedGarage]

No need. I can tell just by looking at it that it’s not good. Comet people…Comet

[@bigboicarcare]

Then why do you review products? If you can just look at it and determine if its good or not .😂😂 Some people🤪

[@markdopson563]

@@ObsessedGarage Xray vision, great skill to have, how do I get that?

[@ObsessedGarage]

I don't review anything. I just buy stuff for me and share my experience. Reviewers do something different.

[@geestef123]

@@ObsessedGarage funny how you review products for your viewers but not willing to try one of the best selling pressure washers because by looking at it you think its not good. Pretty silly

[@Jose.G.Y]

45:58 I like the ADS products, but those sprayers sound like a duck 🦆

[@Connor-iu3st]

I haven’t watched this channel in years. It seems I’m not the only one as the views this channel gets continue to plumet. It seems I’m not the only one that doesn’t enjoy watching a narcissist babble about how he did this, or that.🙄

[@ObsessedGarage]

Views are up about 25%

[@TechnicalLee]

Active 2.3 is so loud it technically requires hearing protection.

[@bswan25]

I agree

[@YuriTarded-hf1nv]

Maybe if your standing next to it the entire time which nobody is probably doing when using it

[@WorldwideBeagle]

I spent the afternoon with the new 2.3 and I had a headache. I was shocked a modern induction motor could be so loud. Light years noisier than an ABB/BALDOR, WEG, or even an Emerson.

[@YuriTarded-hf1nv]

@@WorldwideBeagle spent the afternoon standing right next to the pressure washer?

[@WorldwideBeagle]

Yes, the 2.3 was sitting on top of an industrial roller cart in the driveway, next to us, so we could examine it, and rollit over to each of our cars. Having it on the cart next to us made it easy to examine, adjust, switch hoses, without getting on our knees. It was far louder than any universal motor PW in our experience. A retired engineer from Siemens jokingly suggested it needed to be an accoustical enclosure, such as one does for a 60 gallon air compressor.

[@Riverguide33]

👍

[@brokentradgedy]

How are you so absolutely wrong about the Active 2.3?😂 of course it’s serviceable and it’s not a sealed pump design smh

[@ObsessedGarage]

I made this video before they announced serviceability. The originally stated it was not.

[@WorldwideBeagle]

Saying it is serviceable does not make it so. The claim of serviceablity only came after the out cry of disappointment when they announced it was not.

[@YuriTarded-hf1nv]

@@WorldwideBeaglethey mentioned serviceability a long time ago. Well before this video came out

[@WorldwideBeagle]

@@YuriTarded-hf1nv I disagree. Active announced in their YTs months ago that the final product was not serviceable. and you could not change oil. Then there was huge disappointment from those of us that were waiting for the 2.3 because it looked like the 2.3 was little more than a twice as big and twice as expensive 2.0 with a huge frame. THEN, Active changed reacted to the negative comments, changed their tune and said: guess what, it is serviceable. Saying it is serviceable does not make it so. As an engineer, the pump is clearly NOT made to be serviced, its disposable like most Chinese job shop consumer equipment. Serviceability is BUILT IN from the get go, NOT added on after its made. Would you consider your car engine serviceable if to change the oil, you had to unbolt 18 13mm bolts, pry off the entire oil pan, spill out the oil in the pan, then refill the oil pan, and hold the oil pan full of oil up to lower block and then reattach 18 13mm bolts?

[@YuriTarded-hf1nv]

@@WorldwideBeagle I could have sworn they announced it would be. I’ll have to go back and look. Thanks

[@Jose.G.Y]

Active 2.3 > Giraffe Tools Plus Plus Plus

[@ObsessedGarage]

Every Pressure Washer Ever Made>Anything Giraffe

[@terrypickette118]

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[@whaletrustco9606]

drawn out presentation

[@Dontknowshit]

Actuality is 899 plus tax from Amazon

[@sebastianmizzell7541]

That’s from a 3rd party seller. It’s $799 at Lowe’s.

[@mikemccormick6128]

Are you referring to EGO or Active? Both are out of stock at Amazon. Active sells the 2.3 for $649.99 out the door total cost on their website.

[@sebastianmizzell7541]

@@mikemccormick6128 Ego

[@ObsessedGarage]

@@sebastianmizzell7541 I'm pressure EGO doesn't have authorized sellers on Amazon. Same with Milwaukee.

[@terrypickette118]

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[@brandonwellhausen4394]

Tried to like the video and it doesn’t change the positive thumbs up? Maybe reach out to KZbin…. They are messing with your algorithm