This guy is full of contradictions....says he could tell that the Giraffe was crap even before testing. But he also says in this video that the pump is "likely" in the bottom of the unit. So dude is either careless/imprecise with words or lying. And who really cares if there is a lag (1 second in fact) between letting go of the trigger and when the unit turns off? Wouldn't this be due to the 100ft line length (expansion) and not the fricken switch? There's a ton of other lunacy in this video "I'm not going to" do this and that and then he does it. Crazy town.
Hey Matt, thank you. Keep being yourself. You may not be able to drive a car efficiently, but your integrity and honesty is off the charts great. Keep telling it like it is. You help me/us significantly. Thank you!
@jadoctor he has an anxiety problem. Something he's been battling for a long time. I'm not sure of clinical term, and I'm not sure what kind of treatment he's receiving. Prayers go Matts way.
Honestly feels like you just want people to go to your store. The kranzel you want everyone to buy is doing 1.9 gpm vs 1.6 the giraffe. The giraffe is dirt cheap I’m sure most people would be plenty happy with the performance. For outside pressure water stuff better off with a gas powered high flow pressure washer.
Joshv did a test using pressure gauges, and simple tests to gallons per minute. His results were: the largest and most expensive didn’t fare well in the test, the smaller less expensive one had decent results. Just because it doesn’t deliver the results that your $2000 unit does, doesn’t mean it is junk! Wow! To call people who may own one of these units idiots is ridiculous! Hopefully no one will buy from obsessed garage…the real idiots! No, I don’t own one of these!
I could not disagree with your opinion more. I love this pressure washer. A year and a half and no issues...perfect to wash a car. Not everyone needs pro level stuff to wash their car or to do small tasks around the house. Several of my friends bought them after they saw mine and how convenient it is. Out of 4 units between me and my friends one has failed because it was left outside in below 0 temperatures. Guess what they replaced it no questions asked. The hose reel convivence is unbeatable and frankly unmatched. To say this is the worst pressure washer in existence is just frankly not true and it sounds like you made this video because it was taking money away from "your" products.
That’s cute you bought a terrible product!! Sounds like you and “your friends” share the same ignorant mindset. But I am sure you spent your money wisely and are just frustrated you can’t admit you lack any intelligence.
I have the Grandfalls Pro. To me it works great and has plenty of pressure for car detailing. Personally I don't want paint-stripping levels of spray pressure for car washing, I have another portable pressure washer that I can use for that if needed. Could it use a bit higher GPM?...yes, but it is sufficient overall. Would be nice if it were more like 2 or 2.3 GPM, but again it's OK. It seems to be made well-enough and I have had no issues with it, but time will tell long-term. Part of the equation in buying it is I could buy 4-6 of these units for the price of a pro-level wall mount setup, and the usage rate of a home-user a couple times per month vs a professional detailer comes into the equation as well with regard to expected longevity. If I were doing this professionally I would definitely not select this unit. Also worth noting as I investigated these the Pro model is a big improvement over the earlier/lower models b/c of the improved motor. Good luck! YMMV.
This is by far the worst performing while also being the highest price consumer grade pressure washer. Any Ryboi, SunJoe, Greenworks, AR are better than this by a wide margin. I've literally tested them all. Shoot, you could get a legit Karcher for $180. This goes to show how poor consumers are at buying stuff. It's the main reason why I'm here, to save you from yourself.
@@ObsessedGarage thanks. Are any of those wall mounted? That’s the rub. There are no wall mounted competitors anywhere near the price point. I have a Greenworks portable and before that had two Karcher portables. Karchers were absolute crap and died in less than a year. Greenworks has been going strong for 3+ years. Love your videos and site, no harm intended just don’t completely agree with you on this one. Thanks for all you do.
Hey Matt I’ve been as you know watching you for the past six years and as you know people who can appreciate quality will buy from you… people who do not appreciate quality and pretty much just want junk in their life will always buy junk..
Was thinking getting the Giraffe for awhile until I saw on reddit a reference to this video. Great info thanks! going to go with Active 2.0 set up from a local distributer now :)
Matt is a pompous ahh, and I bothers me when people act like the know all about a subject, while simple offering more expensive options as a solution. Did it ever occur to you that there’s plenty of consumers out there that don’t want to invest thousands into a Kranzle setup, plus reel, 100ft hose etc…I bought my basic Giraffe pw for $250 on Amazon and worked just fine for almost two years until the motor burned out. I sent them a message and had a replacement unit sent to me days later. Where else can you spend $250 and get 100ft auto reeling washer with accessories and Mount for this price. Also one that honors their two year warranty no questions asked. It’s easy to act brilliant by telling people to spend more money on higher quality stuff, but it’s those content creators that do the work, find the diamonds in the ruff, that last and save money that truly earn a reputation with me. Imagine how hard it is for someone to say Ryobi makes a good drill, but Milwaukee is better if you just spend a little extra. Like no sheet.
At my shop, it didn't last one prep. It was shedding metal and clogging the tip. And it also added 10 minutes to the rinse process. Lol. I guess I fell victim to project of advertisement..😅😅😅
Hilariousness aside, you really should do more of these. This will help MANY people and prevent them from wasting hard earned money. JMO for what it’s worth.
I bought a simple leader hose from Giraffe, leaked like a sieve. Pure garbage. If they can not get a simple fitting to seal, how the hell are they going farther beyond that???
$100 craftsman with a 3.0 nozzle had treated me so much better than these would have for my begginer unit. Loved it until my apartment complex told me I'm not allowed to wash my car anymore... IK foam pro 12 and ONR rinseless in the garage now.
Making videos on poor quality products like this is very helpful and Matt should think about doing more to shine a bright spotlight on scam products/operations like these guys.
I don’t think it more about poor quality as it is price to value. There are much worse products out there when it comes to quality. The issue here is more about the price.
It is true that they try to reach out to smaller creators, hoping that they'll get excited that a company noticed them, with them not knowing any better. They reached out to me before and I declined, but not every small creator knows what BS might look like. They take advantage of the creator's excitement for being noticed. That is their marketing scheme. I would 100% recommend the Active 2.0 if anyone is in the comments looking at suggestions or feedback from others. Amazing pressure washer for this price range.
OMG absolute apologies for my previous comment you are 110% correct absolutely garbage, mine arrived today from Amazon and its rubbish actually stopped working after just 5 minutes!!! Plus having watched your channel today im actually ashamed that I doubted you,,,, sorry man ..
I bought 2 of the giraffe hose reels and they are piles of S as well. Costco is much better for same price . Btw, which wall pressure washer should I buy? Under 600.00
I’m kind of at a loss here. I watched most of this from the live so I was expecting that this video was going to either have Matt showing off his baseball bat skills smashing them into pieces or going off on an enraged tirade. Not sure if I’m sad it didn’t happen or happy to see that Mattie has some constraint 😂
When I saw UA-camrs promoting these I looked at them and knew instantly they were crap. Have to thank the great OG pressure washing testing videos for gaining the knowledge. They make no sense. $300 + for an $80 pressure washer. So when that cheap pressure washer motor goes bad and isn’t repair-able the hose reel is useless also and you have to buy both again. Far better off to buy the Ryobi or Karcher and a separate hose reel.
LMAO 😂😂 $500 for that? My karcher k1900 has an induction motor which has held up great over the last 2 to 3 years. Biggest two annoying things about it is the ramp up/down and the low gpm.
A cheap Home Depot pressure washer lasts me about 5 years with moderate use. Then I go buy another one. If I was using it commercially, then of couse I'd spend money on the best one available. Same thing with my zero turn mower. I got a $4000 Toro Timecutter that I've had for five years now instead of buying a $15,000 Exmark or Scag that is designed for commercial use.
@@timkinley1779 For me, its the end result that matters most. My lawn looks as good or better than all of my neighbors who use commercial landscapers to cut their lawns. Same lawn stripes, perfect cut every time. By the way, Dixie Chopper makes residential zero turns as well as commercial zero turns. It's not strictly a commercial brand.
@@Japplesnap Sometimes it is about the want. I wanted a Dixie Chopper. So I bought one. And when the fellas are over, drinking a few cold beers, nobody gives the Toro a second look. But everybody mentions the Dixie.
Yeah I got a SunJoe from Home Depot back in 2016 when I first started to dive into detailing my own vehicles and I can’t get this damn thing to die. I plan on getting a Kranzle when this thing finally lets go but who knows when that’ll be
@@timkinley1779 Um....okay. lol I'm not trying to impress anyone with my lawn mower. Nobody sees it in the shed. My garage is my showpiece and contains my cars. I do find it interesting that you still have your Toro though. Why is that? Who needs two zero turns?
I watched this UA-cam video after owning the this Pressure washer for less than a year and it stopped working. Bad idea buying it , should have done my homework. 😢 What pressure washer is good for a weekend car washer that actually works well and lasts?
Ha, ha.... Some day you will learn how the world works. Provide value. When you take value from people, you will eventually need to cheat your way to the next product. This is simply cheating people out of their money with no value provided. These will come and go after they gotten enough bad press.
Well, I bought one of these about a year ago. Had I known it was the worst of all time I would have went with something else. I've had no issues with it, and used it a few times a week in the time I've had it. It definitely isn't super powerful, but has been able to do everything I wanted to be able to do with it. If/when it fails, I will pickup a legit setup. Also, I must have gotten the super low level version because it was $280 when I bought it. Hoping this decision doesn't get me banned from the Obsessed Garage family haha.
I bought a Karcher 1700 after watching your video, spec’s the orifice nozzles, an Amazon hose reel and Amazon hose and it has run for hundreds, Yes hundreds of hours without drama. One time I was wearing headphones and I had disconnected the water with the machine on and it ran for anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute WITHOUT WATER. It has never failed me and I plan on replacing it with another 1700 when it’s gone it’s been that good.
This solidifies my choice to just keep using my el cheapo Greenworks with an upgraded hose and gun until it breaks. I'll buy a GOOD one when the time comes.
You wised me up on pressure washers. I have the Kranzle 1322 for around the house and the Active 2.0 for a traveling pressure washer. I won't lie about if I lived by OG I would probably be spending 50 to 100 a week there on average.
I think all need to realize that this is your opinion. You are comparing it to your experiences, needs and expectations. I like how you also compare this to “professional” pressure washers. This is not even in the same category of pressure washers. This is truly a home owner, car wash, motorcycle wash etc. pressure washer. If you want a good professional power washer you buy a Hotsy!
On your recommendation, I bought a Karcher K1700 in May of 2019 and it’s still going strong after 4 years of weekly washes for 2 cars. I’ve since bought 3 more and stashed them at my Mom’s house, my GF’s parents’ house and my Aunt’s house so I always have one available to clean their cars when I visit. At $120 a pop, they’re such an excellent value. I’ve got your advanced upgrade kit and the upgraded gun/wand/hose/nozzles make it an absolute joy to use. Appreciate all your hard work in vetting these products for us. We’re lucky to have you, Matt!
I wish Active would make one of these using the 2.0 pump with something like a Flexzilla or Uberflex hose. That would be the perfect setup at a price that is somewhat affordable.
had a client recommend this to me , read the reviews on amazon and immediately killed that idea. This video just solidified what I already thought may be the case. Thank you for your curt honesty.
Agree with a lot of what you said about falling into the marketing trap. With so much sponsored content online now it's hard to know what's an actual good product or not. I'm basically of the mindset that if I see dozens of people on UA-cam pushing the same thing (i.e. Athletic Greens), I probably won't buy it. I'm curious about the $200 Husqvarna unit they have at Costco. It looks really nice, but can't find much about it online.
If you are talking about the gas one, one of my friend who is a weekend warrior when it comes to detailing has it. It gets used once or twice a week to wash cars and he bought it about a year ago. He had two small leaks happen in that time period both of which were only cheap o-rings. Other than that he really likes it
I had the electric Husqvarna for about a year. Overall it was decent and gave me no issues during my time with it. I upgraded to a Kranzle and gave it away, but with Costco's warranty it is a solid option. I will say that in order to use the stock hose you must be a massachist, so budget for a replacement.
@@Robthebob_ I've got an aftermarket hose and wand already, I just need a new unit because the ancient Snap On washer I have now apparently died. Maybe I'll check it out, just wasn't sure if it was worth it over something like the Kranzle K1700 that Matt sells. Good point on the warranty.
the "pro" version costs 600usd It's extremely expensive for such shit ! they invested all their budget in advertising😅🤣 i buy my Kränzle 1152 TST for 750€ on discount if you don't have the money right away for the best products, wait! keep your money !!!
They have great warranty though, and my friend is on his fifth replacement 😂😂 Any small thing that goes wrong they just sent a new one. It must cost him like $50 to make one lol
@@555fourthstreet8 what would I get from making up a story? A close friend of mine is literally on his 5th replacement in less than a year they just keep sending him new ones… the hose starts to leak that’s probably why they came up with a model that the hose can be replaced..
Matt, if you haven't signed any deals in Calgary. Please look at Chatham Kent Ontario. We have a car culture we are canada's classic car capital and the home of RM restorations. You know, the r m part of RM Sothebys auctions.
@@ObsessedGarage I can respect that. Maybe one day I'll run into in Florida my inlaws have a place near Haynes city. You can criticis my car washing techniques lol
Matt I hope you are wrong with all this hate lol. Mine is in the mail already. Ordered the G20 as the numbers it puts out are as advertised and very similar to most small electronic washers.
@@ObsessedGarage I probably wouldn't have if I saw your video earlier 😕 I'll give it a shot though and if it's crap I'll return it. I came from a Sunjoe spx3000 that failed after about five years of usage. This seemed good so thought I'd try it out.
UPDATE: I assume the standards of OG is simply higher than the average person that washes their cars and around the house. The Giraffe brand seems to work just fine. I have wall mounted my unit which is nice, out of the way. The pressure seems smoother than my old Sunjoe. The pressure could be a bit higher for sure but with the right attachment it's fine for my needs. I would not consider this pressure washer as junk at all.
Bought the Super Plus Plus+ Max Deluxe edition off amazon. It arrived, I saw this video and immediately returned it. Appreciate your honesty. I can say that knowing youll expose flaws in any product, not just this one. Don't lose sight of that.
Matt I appreciate your knowledge and the time you take to educate people who are doing their DD in quality products. I have a few projects around the house that I need to finish first, then pressure washer upgrade. I have your website on the ready with my cart full. Hopefully by the end of August.
Hey Matt great video! Ive never used their more expensive units and its a shock to see the lack of performance at the price of these . I did a review on their new unit the G20 and for $200 it seemed to be a decent option for someone who wants an all in 1 unit where they dont have to mess with setting up everything separately. Although it peaked at about 15.60 amps with the nozzles it came with. With a 3.5 nozzle i was at about 950psi and close to 1.7 gpm which was very surprising to me. They sent me the unit and tried to get me to sign a contract which i said no thank you to, exactly for the same reason you just bought these... I wanted to be 100% honest in the review (i actually only took the unit from them because they werent available to purchase at the time and I wanted to test it out). Most of the accessories and casing i referred to as "fine" nothing great but again for the person that doesnt want to mess with extra upgrades it would get the job done. Anyways, thanks for shining some light on their more expensive units. As you said in the video, not everyone can afford a Kranzle but at 380 and 600 these ones are are not cheap by any means and that performance does not justify the price
I have no problem with Chinese manufacturing, but I have zero tolerance for Chinese shadiness. MaxShine, MJCC, Giraffe; they are all the same. Americans support I.P. theft in their own industries is insane.
@@ObsessedGaragemaxshine I totally understand but mjcc foam cannons are pretty good. I also don’t understand what shadiness you are referring to with mjcc and giraffe?
Just been watching your giraffe pressure washer. Was going to buy one next week. Thank God I watched it. Can you tell me in your opinion for everyday use around the house once a week on the car average Joe kind of thing which is the best pressure washer to buy
The moment you said 10K camera, 5K table, MacBook Pro to read a spreadsheet, then I understood where you are coming from. This video threw a wrench in my plans for choice of pressure washers initially as I am doing my garage makeover currently but I ultimately still went with this product. My analysis was that your use case and my use case are completely different. You don't even trust the Kranzle enough to not fail that you use 2 Kranzle inline (It makes zero sense to me) but I'm sure it is fantastic for your use case. For the 4 months of good weather we get here in Alberta Canada, the simplicity of the giraffe compared to the jerryrigging and all the individual pieces you have to purchase to use active 2 in the same fashion setup makes the giraffe a better value for me least in Canada. The active will costing additional 300 bucks at least by the time you are done with all the additional accessories. The giraffe is a very simple setup for the average home owner and I can easily pick it up on Amazon. For a professional detailer, then it might not be good . I just installed mine today. 30 days to see how I like it if not , I can return it at no cost and it.
@@ObsessedGarage I am really open to alternatives all in one solution in the same price with the excat same features that the giraffe offers as I already have a gas powered pressure washer from Simoniz for heavy duty stuff. I just need something for casual use. I hate having to bring out the pressure washer and start connecting hoses just to do a quick wash. I have searched with no luck. We don't get a good product selection here in Canada unlike you guys in the states. What specific model of Ryobi is that so I can go check it? I can still return the giraffe if I find a better alternative. I paid 350 bucks the non plus model of the giraffe.
I was looking for a reasonable response and after scrolling for 5 minutes yours is the only one that mirrors my sentiments. And a coincidence that I'm also from Alberta. This review completely overlooks the selling point of the Giraffe, not once does he talk about the fact that it is wall mounted all in one solution with 100ft hose. I've been using a cheap typical pressure washer from Home Depot for years, and I'm sick of carting out the power cable and extending the hose, and expending effort lifting the unit around the car. As far as I can see, if you want convenience, this is by far the CHEAPEST solution and it makes no sense to compare it against rolling pressure washers. The cheapest unit that OG sells is 3x the price of this Giraffe Pro I bought. I did appreciate the technical details about pressure washers in general, but I am willing to pay extra for the convenience and pay that trade off against a cheap motor. It is more than enough to wash my floors, deck and cars.
Matt, few things I hate about this pressure washer. First and most Giraffe Tools customer service is terrible, they have no clue. You ask the same question ten different ways, and they still won't know. Mount should be at least 16 inches wide. In order to mount that I had to open my wall, this thing is heavy. Of course, you can do plywood or any type of board, but it would push it out of the wall and look bad. The water inlet is so weak, I broke one already trying to put a 90 elbow, and I don't know who engineered this, but man, it's a nightmare. I have the orange one, supposedly with a better hose. It's still stiff and hard to maneuver, I can only imagine how the previous model must be having a new one so bad. But at least it's replaceable, so I might change it one day. Foam cannon that came with it is too small, barely can go around my car with first hit of foam, but this can be fixed by simply getting a bigger foam cannon. We will see how long this machine lasts. Other than that, I can't complain. Sound doesn't bother me. Mine doesn't squeek like the first versions were, so Giraffe Tools fixed that at least. I'm using MTM SGS28 with QDs, screw their original gun. Hose reel works with no issues, I never had any issues with it. Its locking mechanism works great, too. I added a 20amp separate circuit just for this washer, so I can't really tell what would happen if one had it on a 15amp along with some other stuff plugged in. Oh, and their Giraffe Tools logo falls off. Of course, I told them that, but they disregarded my message after my previous attempts to get some other answers about other things. Matt, I've spent close to $2500 just for the prevost piping setup I've built. Investing so much and going with a shitty washer like GT is a rape right here, but I did what I did, had to cut corners somewhere. In general, I'm happy with this washer, although it needs some improvements. Plus, I can't compare it to anything else except SunJoe, never used Krenzle or AR or any others, so I might not know if grass is greener on the other side.
You did not even use the product in the video. Their most expensive $599.99 Pro model comes with a 100ft hose and 2500 psi, AND it is even cheaper than your cheapest $699 units (AND yours only has a 50ft hose at 1050 psi LOL).
Oh boy. I really can’t help you. My only suggestion is for you to go watch the 30+ pressure washer tests on my channel so that you can have a better understanding of how the stuff actually works.
And when that cheap non serviceable motor goes the whole unit is junk and you have to spend another $600. Or you could get a $130 Karcher and separate hose reel. Both will be better than this and you only have to replace the pressure washer when it goes.
That is a weird review. I have had multiple pressure washer and I have a giraffe....so far impressive. Looks like you just want to demolish something for no reason. I don't think this a constructive review.
I don't do reviews. I tell you what is so. I don't know what pressure washers you've owned, but this is the worst one I've ever put my hands on for an insane amount of money.
Thanks for reviewing these. I was intrigued by the convenient design of the Giraffe unit and was actually going to pull the trigger on one of these before I saw this vid.
Honestly they work great for the DIY washer at home but get a nice gun separate. Didn't want to pay $1000 plus for a good setup. I did have a problem with the Reel and they sent me a new one. Maybe the Active 2.0 next but Giraffe works great for me!
So glad you posted this. I was looking between the Active 2.0 and the Giraffe and now I know clearly to avoid the Giraffe product. It has a nice form factor, so it would be nice if a company would do homeowners a solid and put something together for a reasonable price that combines form and function.
There's really nothing I enjoy more than watching Matt get ticked off and speaking his mind on a product(s) he hates 😂
This guy is full of contradictions....says he could tell that the Giraffe was crap even before testing. But he also says in this video that the pump is "likely" in the bottom of the unit. So dude is either careless/imprecise with words or lying. And who really cares if there is a lag (1 second in fact) between letting go of the trigger and when the unit turns off? Wouldn't this be due to the 100ft line length (expansion) and not the fricken switch? There's a ton of other lunacy in this video "I'm not going to" do this and that and then he does it. Crazy town.
You must be new here.
Yeah I haven't drank the Kool Aid
@@ObsessedGarage
Hey Matt, thank you. Keep being yourself. You may not be able to drive a car efficiently, but your integrity and honesty is off the charts great. Keep telling it like it is. You help me/us significantly. Thank you!
Why is Matt not able to drive a car efficiently? Poor vision? Or is it just a joke?
@jadoctor he has an anxiety problem. Something he's been battling for a long time. I'm not sure of clinical term, and I'm not sure what kind of treatment he's receiving. Prayers go Matts way.
Honestly feels like you just want people to go to your store. The kranzel you want everyone to buy is doing 1.9 gpm vs 1.6 the giraffe. The giraffe is dirt cheap I’m sure most people would be plenty happy with the performance. For outside pressure water stuff better off with a gas powered high flow pressure washer.
I can make a Kia faster than a 911. But…the 911 is still a 911. This pressure washer Chinese nonsense.
Giraffe tools suck
Joshv did a test using pressure gauges, and simple tests to gallons per minute. His results were: the largest and most expensive didn’t fare well in the test, the smaller less expensive one had decent results. Just because it doesn’t deliver the results that your $2000 unit does, doesn’t mean it is junk! Wow! To call people who may own one of these units idiots is ridiculous! Hopefully no one will buy from obsessed garage…the real idiots! No, I don’t own one of these!
somebody made matt hate a pressure washer more than the Adams Pro pressure washer haha
lol
Maybe Matty will turn super saiyan when he test the pro pressure washer from Chemical Guys
@@Carlos.Rivera i think he might self destruct touching anything from chemical guys 🤣
@@shadspov oh lord have mercy
Wait why did Matt hate the Adam’s unit? What was wrong with it or what was wrong with the unit he tested?
The intro killed me😂
Keep this format here and after.
I could not disagree with your opinion more. I love this pressure washer. A year and a half and no issues...perfect to wash a car. Not everyone needs pro level stuff to wash their car or to do small tasks around the house. Several of my friends bought them after they saw mine and how convenient it is. Out of 4 units between me and my friends one has failed because it was left outside in below 0 temperatures. Guess what they replaced it no questions asked. The hose reel convivence is unbeatable and frankly unmatched. To say this is the worst pressure washer in existence is just frankly not true and it sounds like you made this video because it was taking money away from "your" products.
That’s cute you bought a terrible product!! Sounds like you and “your friends” share the same ignorant mindset. But I am sure you spent your money wisely and are just frustrated you can’t admit you lack any intelligence.
I’m glad I saw this video I was considering purchasing one of these
I have the Grandfalls Pro. To me it works great and has plenty of pressure for car detailing. Personally I don't want paint-stripping levels of spray pressure for car washing, I have another portable pressure washer that I can use for that if needed. Could it use a bit higher GPM?...yes, but it is sufficient overall. Would be nice if it were more like 2 or 2.3 GPM, but again it's OK. It seems to be made well-enough and I have had no issues with it, but time will tell long-term. Part of the equation in buying it is I could buy 4-6 of these units for the price of a pro-level wall mount setup, and the usage rate of a home-user a couple times per month vs a professional detailer comes into the equation as well with regard to expected longevity. If I were doing this professionally I would definitely not select this unit. Also worth noting as I investigated these the Pro model is a big improvement over the earlier/lower models b/c of the improved motor. Good luck! YMMV.
Just got it for Christmas and enjoyed my first wash very much. Even strong enough to blast grime off my pavers
This is by far the worst performing while also being the highest price consumer grade pressure washer. Any Ryboi, SunJoe, Greenworks, AR are better than this by a wide margin. I've literally tested them all. Shoot, you could get a legit Karcher for $180. This goes to show how poor consumers are at buying stuff. It's the main reason why I'm here, to save you from yourself.
@@ObsessedGarage thanks. Are any of those wall mounted? That’s the rub. There are no wall mounted competitors anywhere near the price point. I have a Greenworks portable and before that had two Karcher portables. Karchers were absolute crap and died in less than a year. Greenworks has been going strong for 3+ years. Love your videos and site, no harm intended just don’t completely agree with you on this one. Thanks for all you do.
This introduction was almost as good as the corvette introduction 😂. I really like the editing
Hey Matt I’ve been as you know watching you for the past six years and as you know people who can appreciate quality will buy from you… people who do not appreciate quality and pretty much just want junk in their life will always buy junk..
Giraffe Tools definitely held an emergency teams meeting after catching news of this video and punched air after.
Was thinking getting the Giraffe for awhile until I saw on reddit a reference to this video. Great info thanks! going to go with Active 2.0 set up from a local distributer now :)
Matt is a pompous ahh, and I bothers me when people act like the know all about a subject, while simple offering more expensive options as a solution. Did it ever occur to you that there’s plenty of consumers out there that don’t want to invest thousands into a Kranzle setup, plus reel, 100ft hose etc…I bought my basic Giraffe pw for $250 on Amazon and worked just fine for almost two years until the motor burned out. I sent them a message and had a replacement unit sent to me days later. Where else can you spend $250 and get 100ft auto reeling washer with accessories and Mount for this price. Also one that honors their two year warranty no questions asked.
It’s easy to act brilliant by telling people to spend more money on higher quality stuff, but it’s those content creators that do the work, find the diamonds in the ruff, that last and save money that truly earn a reputation with me. Imagine how hard it is for someone to say Ryobi makes a good drill, but Milwaukee is better if you just spend a little extra. Like no sheet.
I'm pretty certain, I said buy the $80 Ryobi instead of this. So now what?
@@ObsessedGarage So the Ryobi comes with a 100ft retractable hose and reel? Plus foam cannon? No, no I didn’t think so.
Dallas Paint Correction aiuehaiuheae... Good one. IMJOSHV likes to recommend trash to people.
2 days ago i added this to my Amazon cart but never checked out. So glad i didn’t……..went with a comet 1700 instead!
Bought the Comet from Matt nearly 2 years, has been flawless ever since
At my shop, it didn't last one prep. It was shedding metal and clogging the tip. And it also added 10 minutes to the rinse process. Lol. I guess I fell victim to project of advertisement..😅😅😅
"That is a key feature, because you're definitely going to replace it" Mike's great man
I laughed hard! 😂
Will you guys ever bring the courtesy rev shirt back? I've been trying to get one for ages.
So where do I buy?
Damnit I just finished hanging mine on the wall I also noticed the he pressure was weaker than my green works 1700. I guess it’s going back in the box
Hilariousness aside, you really should do more of these. This will help MANY people and prevent them from wasting hard earned money. JMO for what it’s worth.
I bought a simple leader hose from Giraffe, leaked like a sieve. Pure garbage. If they can not get a simple fitting to seal, how the hell are they going farther beyond that???
$100 craftsman with a 3.0 nozzle had treated me so much better than these would have for my begginer unit. Loved it until my apartment complex told me I'm not allowed to wash my car anymore... IK foam pro 12 and ONR rinseless in the garage now.
People need more videos like this one. Refreshing.
Ordered two, thanks!
Is there any GOOD electric wall mounted washers on the market?
The Comet is one that we recommend that has a built in hose reel. www.obsessedgarage.com/products/comet-static-1700-extra-portable-solution
Making videos on poor quality products like this is very helpful and Matt should think about doing more to shine a bright spotlight on scam products/operations like these guys.
I don’t think it more about poor quality as it is price to value. There are much worse products out there when it comes to quality. The issue here is more about the price.
It is true that they try to reach out to smaller creators, hoping that they'll get excited that a company noticed them, with them not knowing any better. They reached out to me before and I declined, but not every small creator knows what BS might look like. They take advantage of the creator's excitement for being noticed. That is their marketing scheme.
I would 100% recommend the Active 2.0 if anyone is in the comments looking at suggestions or feedback from others. Amazing pressure washer for this price range.
You made the right call.
Those prices are criminal 😂
Matt, could you post the links to the above Giraffe products as I cannot locate them on your website, please?
I would like to honour the source!
Ha....
I was about to buy one of these and then I decided to youtube reviews and saw your video. Not buying one now lol.
Wish I seen this first, Bought the g20 and I was so disappointed.
OMG absolute apologies for my previous comment you are 110% correct absolutely garbage, mine arrived today from Amazon and its rubbish actually stopped working after just 5 minutes!!! Plus having watched your channel today im actually ashamed that I doubted you,,,, sorry man ..
Yeah…it’s a good looking package, but it’s the worst pressure washer I’ve ever tested.
Agreed bravo 👏🏼
Call it as it is.
Huge fraudulent endorsements in this platform.
New Companies can now buy your trust thru influencers. Tricky
I bought 2 of the giraffe hose reels and they are piles of S as well.
Costco is much better for same price .
Btw, which wall pressure washer should I buy? Under 600.00
Comet
I’m kind of at a loss here. I watched most of this from the live so I was expecting that this video was going to either have Matt showing off his baseball bat skills smashing them into pieces or going off on an enraged tirade. Not sure if I’m sad it didn’t happen or happy to see that Mattie has some constraint 😂
Ha, ha.... I gave them to a couple of my warehouse guys.
@ObsessedGarage
You hate them so much? (Warehouse guys)
When I saw UA-camrs promoting these I looked at them and knew instantly they were crap. Have to thank the great OG pressure washing testing videos for gaining the knowledge. They make no sense. $300 + for an $80 pressure washer. So when that cheap pressure washer motor goes bad and isn’t repair-able the hose reel is useless also and you have to buy both again. Far better off to buy the Ryobi or Karcher and a separate hose reel.
A customer asked me about this recently. Glad i can show them this now and say dont do it lol.
LMAO 😂😂 $500 for that? My karcher k1900 has an induction motor which has held up great over the last 2 to 3 years. Biggest two annoying things about it is the ramp up/down and the low gpm.
Low gpm? You washing sidewalks or buildings?
A cheap Home Depot pressure washer lasts me about 5 years with moderate use. Then I go buy another one. If I was using it commercially, then of couse I'd spend money on the best one available.
Same thing with my zero turn mower. I got a $4000 Toro Timecutter that I've had for five years now instead of buying a $15,000 Exmark or Scag that is designed for commercial use.
I've got a Timecutter and Dixie Chopper. They both cut grass. But damn if the Dixie Chopper isn't better in every way... X 2.
@@timkinley1779 For me, its the end result that matters most. My lawn looks as good or better than all of my neighbors who use commercial landscapers to cut their lawns. Same lawn stripes, perfect cut every time. By the way, Dixie Chopper makes residential zero turns as well as commercial zero turns. It's not strictly a commercial brand.
@@Japplesnap Sometimes it is about the want. I wanted a Dixie Chopper. So I bought one. And when the fellas are over, drinking a few cold beers, nobody gives the Toro a second look. But everybody mentions the Dixie.
Yeah I got a SunJoe from Home Depot back in 2016 when I first started to dive into detailing my own vehicles and I can’t get this damn thing to die. I plan on getting a Kranzle when this thing finally lets go but who knows when that’ll be
@@timkinley1779 Um....okay. lol I'm not trying to impress anyone with my lawn mower. Nobody sees it in the shed. My garage is my showpiece and contains my cars.
I do find it interesting that you still have your Toro though. Why is that? Who needs two zero turns?
They just released an Upgraded Pro version that comes with 3300 Psi motor for $699
I watched this UA-cam video after owning the this Pressure washer for less than a year and it stopped working. Bad idea buying it , should have done my homework. 😢
What pressure washer is good for a weekend car washer that actually works well and lasts?
Damn I was actually looking at one, never mind that I guess.
Why dont you just say “dont buy theirs, put the money in my pocket"🤣
Ha, ha.... Some day you will learn how the world works. Provide value. When you take value from people, you will eventually need to cheat your way to the next product. This is simply cheating people out of their money with no value provided. These will come and go after they gotten enough bad press.
Thanks for keeping the Crap and Bullshit out of Detailing, there’s so much garbage out there(not just pressure washers).
Tell me about it. There is so much nonsense. Gloss meters, fake RUPES machines, crappy pressure washers are all being supported.
Well, I bought one of these about a year ago. Had I known it was the worst of all time I would have went with something else.
I've had no issues with it, and used it a few times a week in the time I've had it. It definitely isn't super powerful, but has been able to do everything I wanted to be able to do with it.
If/when it fails, I will pickup a legit setup.
Also, I must have gotten the super low level version because it was $280 when I bought it.
Hoping this decision doesn't get me banned from the Obsessed Garage family haha.
Ha, ha... Why in the world are you people buying this stuff? I've laid out exactly what you should get from inexpensive to the best.
No need to buy just become a UA-cam detailer and get one for free lol
Ha, ha...
Are they actually getting to keep the units or are they just getting test units that are sent back?
what kind of review is this???? no video of using it?
It's not a review. This is an intervention.
I bought a Karcher 1700 after watching your video, spec’s the orifice nozzles, an Amazon hose reel and Amazon hose and it has run for hundreds, Yes hundreds of hours without drama. One time I was wearing headphones and I had disconnected the water with the machine on and it ran for anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute WITHOUT WATER.
It has never failed me and I plan on replacing it with another 1700 when it’s gone it’s been that good.
Mtm handle and swivel connection needed to be mentioned. It’s comfortable and does everything I want it to. I think the whole ordeal was $300.
That is the best cheap pressure washer.
This solidifies my choice to just keep using my el cheapo Greenworks with an upgraded hose and gun until it breaks. I'll buy a GOOD one when the time comes.
You wised me up on pressure washers. I have the Kranzle 1322 for around the house and the Active 2.0 for a traveling pressure washer. I won't lie about if I lived by OG I would probably be spending 50 to 100 a week there on average.
I think all need to realize that this is your opinion. You are comparing it to your experiences, needs and expectations. I like how you also compare this to “professional” pressure washers. This is not even in the same category of pressure washers. This is truly a home owner, car wash, motorcycle wash etc. pressure washer. If you want a good professional power washer you buy a Hotsy!
Hotsy's are little janky. I'm not a huge fan.
On your recommendation, I bought a Karcher K1700 in May of 2019 and it’s still going strong after 4 years of weekly washes for 2 cars. I’ve since bought 3 more and stashed them at my Mom’s house, my GF’s parents’ house and my Aunt’s house so I always have one available to clean their cars when I visit. At $120 a pop, they’re such an excellent value. I’ve got your advanced upgrade kit and the upgraded gun/wand/hose/nozzles make it an absolute joy to use. Appreciate all your hard work in vetting these products for us. We’re lucky to have you, Matt!
Thanks Matt wad about to spend some coin on this! Thank you for saving me from the stress! I will be looking else where!
Link to the pressure washers?
Not happening.
"Informed consumers making rational choices." More like "Uninformed consumers making irrational choices."
Matt. Hi. Hopefully my comment is not misinterpreted. I really like your videos...but this time🤧SHAME ON YOU.
I wish Active would make one of these using the 2.0 pump with something like a Flexzilla or Uberflex hose. That would be the perfect setup at a price that is somewhat affordable.
Really looking forward to your review of the Active 2.3. Any plans for a review before release?
I have one. I have to test it on camera in the next few weeks.
had a client recommend this to me , read the reviews on amazon and immediately killed that idea. This video just solidified what I already thought may be the case. Thank you for your curt honesty.
Who would you recommend in Dallas TX to do a washer like you sell?
Any plumber/electrician combo should be able to do it.
@@ObsessedGarage do you have a video highlighting all the systems/ options for various price points?
Agree with a lot of what you said about falling into the marketing trap. With so much sponsored content online now it's hard to know what's an actual good product or not. I'm basically of the mindset that if I see dozens of people on UA-cam pushing the same thing (i.e. Athletic Greens), I probably won't buy it.
I'm curious about the $200 Husqvarna unit they have at Costco. It looks really nice, but can't find much about it online.
If you are talking about the gas one, one of my friend who is a weekend warrior when it comes to detailing has it. It gets used once or twice a week to wash cars and he bought it about a year ago. He had two small leaks happen in that time period both of which were only cheap o-rings. Other than that he really likes it
I had the electric Husqvarna for about a year. Overall it was decent and gave me no issues during my time with it. I upgraded to a Kranzle and gave it away, but with Costco's warranty it is a solid option. I will say that in order to use the stock hose you must be a massachist, so budget for a replacement.
@@Robthebob_ I've got an aftermarket hose and wand already, I just need a new unit because the ancient Snap On washer I have now apparently died. Maybe I'll check it out, just wasn't sure if it was worth it over something like the Kranzle K1700 that Matt sells. Good point on the warranty.
That one is terrible. It is the same as the Briggs and Stratton. They were some of the worst I tested. I'd rather have the $90 Ryobi 1600 over that.
The editing on this video is 🤌. Not just the intro, the whole thing.
Matt thanks for taking the $1000 hit for us. I appreciate it.
the "pro" version costs 600usd It's extremely expensive for such shit !
they invested all their budget in advertising😅🤣
i buy my Kränzle 1152 TST for 750€ on discount
if you don't have the money right away for the best products, wait! keep your money !!!
They have great warranty though, and my friend is on his fifth replacement 😂😂 Any small thing that goes wrong they just sent a new one. It must cost him like $50 to make one lol
probably less..
Couldn’t come up with a better story?
@@555fourthstreet8 what would I get from making up a story? A close friend of mine is literally on his 5th replacement in less than a year they just keep sending him new ones… the hose starts to leak that’s probably why they came up with a model that the hose can be replaced..
@@letd1995 👍 yeah for sure.
5th replacement? you telling me this product breaks that easily? oh no
Matt, if you haven't signed any deals in Calgary. Please look at Chatham Kent Ontario. We have a car culture we are canada's classic car capital and the home of RM restorations. You know, the r m part of RM Sothebys auctions.
In Ontario is too hard to do business for me. My only prayer to survive in Canada being a Florida boy is to go to Alberta.
@@ObsessedGarage I can respect that. Maybe one day I'll run into in Florida my inlaws have a place near Haynes city. You can criticis my car washing techniques lol
You just me feel a lot better - I just bought a Greenworks 1700/1.2 PSI for $75. I was thinking about buying this. Great video.
man, I have one of these (last gen) and love it. it was around $230 when I got it
Sounds good. I am trying to save money for a Kranzle.
@@jpmavichanawhy the kranzle? What benefits are you wanting to get over the unit you already have?
Matt I hope you are wrong with all this hate lol. Mine is in the mail already. Ordered the G20 as the numbers it puts out are as advertised and very similar to most small electronic washers.
Why would you buy this junk? You people are glutens for punishment.
@@ObsessedGarage I probably wouldn't have if I saw your video earlier 😕
I'll give it a shot though and if it's crap I'll return it. I came from a Sunjoe spx3000 that failed after about five years of usage. This seemed good so thought I'd try it out.
Kacher is the way to go on the low end. Or Active 2.0.
UPDATE: I assume the standards of OG is simply higher than the average person that washes their cars and around the house. The Giraffe brand seems to work just fine. I have wall mounted my unit which is nice, out of the way. The pressure seems smoother than my old Sunjoe. The pressure could be a bit higher for sure but with the right attachment it's fine for my needs.
I would not consider this pressure washer as junk at all.
Bought the Super Plus Plus+ Max Deluxe edition off amazon. It arrived, I saw this video and immediately returned it. Appreciate your honesty. I can say that knowing youll expose flaws in any product, not just this one. Don't lose sight of that.
Smart move!
Im so glad he sells the one he recommends instead. Bullet dodged.
Hey. They have a vacuum now too in similar form-factor. Lol
Matt I appreciate your knowledge and the time you take to educate people who are doing their DD in quality products. I have a few projects around the house that I need to finish first, then pressure washer upgrade. I have your website on the ready with my cart full. Hopefully by the end of August.
Hey Matt, well done for keeping your cool 😅, a great consumer warning 👊
Hey Matt great video! Ive never used their more expensive units and its a shock to see the lack of performance at the price of these . I did a review on their new unit the G20 and for $200 it seemed to be a decent option for someone who wants an all in 1 unit where they dont have to mess with setting up everything separately. Although it peaked at about 15.60 amps with the nozzles it came with. With a 3.5 nozzle i was at about 950psi and close to 1.7 gpm which was very surprising to me. They sent me the unit and tried to get me to sign a contract which i said no thank you to, exactly for the same reason you just bought these... I wanted to be 100% honest in the review (i actually only took the unit from them because they werent available to purchase at the time and I wanted to test it out). Most of the accessories and casing i referred to as "fine" nothing great but again for the person that doesnt want to mess with extra upgrades it would get the job done. Anyways, thanks for shining some light on their more expensive units. As you said in the video, not everyone can afford a Kranzle but at 380 and 600 these ones are are not cheap by any means and that performance does not justify the price
I have no problem with Chinese manufacturing, but I have zero tolerance for Chinese shadiness. MaxShine, MJCC, Giraffe; they are all the same. Americans support I.P. theft in their own industries is insane.
@@ObsessedGaragemaxshine I totally understand but mjcc foam cannons are pretty good. I also don’t understand what shadiness you are referring to with mjcc and giraffe?
@@555fourthstreet8 I am yet to see any Mjjc products that are copies. Especially the foam cannon.
@@KiranPatel-fk1pg yeah I didn’t understand what Matt meant by shadiness and mjcc. I think their foam cannons are pretty good
Are you serious? www.mjjc.com/products/super-fine-microfiber-wash-pad/
Just been watching your giraffe pressure washer. Was going to buy one next week. Thank God I watched it. Can you tell me in your opinion for everyday use around the house once a week on the car average Joe kind of thing which is the best pressure washer to buy
Thanks, Matt. Your review deserves a plus plus.
Karchers professional are amazing!
Kranzle's products speak for themselves. Thus they don't need heavy advertising.
Plus they’ve been around for a long time. Usually newer companies will need to advertise heavy until they become established.
I seriously just looked at this and thought I might give it a shot… so glad I watched this lol
Thanks Matt, after your advice I decided to buy the giraffe tools pressure washer
Ha, ha...
Giraffe tools has a back to school sale. I don’t think you need to know more than that.
Wtf lol
The moment you said 10K camera, 5K table, MacBook Pro to read a spreadsheet, then I understood where you are coming from. This video threw a wrench in my plans for choice of pressure washers initially as I am doing my garage makeover currently but I ultimately still went with this product. My analysis was that your use case and my use case are completely different. You don't even trust the Kranzle enough to not fail that you use 2 Kranzle inline (It makes zero sense to me) but I'm sure it is fantastic for your use case. For the 4 months of good weather we get here in Alberta Canada, the simplicity of the giraffe compared to the jerryrigging and all the individual pieces you have to purchase to use active 2 in the same fashion setup makes the giraffe a better value for me least in Canada. The active will costing additional 300 bucks at least by the time you are done with all the additional accessories. The giraffe is a very simple setup for the average home owner and I can easily pick it up on Amazon. For a professional detailer, then it might not be good . I just installed mine today. 30 days to see how I like it if not , I can return it at no cost and it.
That is the worst pressure washer I ever tested. You wasted your money. I would have recommended an $80 Ryobi with your logic.
@@ObsessedGarage I am really open to alternatives all in one solution in the same price with the excat same features that the giraffe offers as I already have a gas powered pressure washer from Simoniz for heavy duty stuff. I just need something for casual use. I hate having to bring out the pressure washer and start connecting hoses just to do a quick wash. I have searched with no luck. We don't get a good product selection here in Canada unlike you guys in the states. What specific model of Ryobi is that so I can go check it? I can still return the giraffe if I find a better alternative. I paid 350 bucks the non plus model of the giraffe.
I was looking for a reasonable response and after scrolling for 5 minutes yours is the only one that mirrors my sentiments. And a coincidence that I'm also from Alberta. This review completely overlooks the selling point of the Giraffe, not once does he talk about the fact that it is wall mounted all in one solution with 100ft hose. I've been using a cheap typical pressure washer from Home Depot for years, and I'm sick of carting out the power cable and extending the hose, and expending effort lifting the unit around the car. As far as I can see, if you want convenience, this is by far the CHEAPEST solution and it makes no sense to compare it against rolling pressure washers. The cheapest unit that OG sells is 3x the price of this Giraffe Pro I bought. I did appreciate the technical details about pressure washers in general, but I am willing to pay extra for the convenience and pay that trade off against a cheap motor. It is more than enough to wash my floors, deck and cars.
Matt, few things I hate about this pressure washer. First and most Giraffe Tools customer service is terrible, they have no clue. You ask the same question ten different ways, and they still won't know. Mount should be at least 16 inches wide. In order to mount that I had to open my wall, this thing is heavy. Of course, you can do plywood or any type of board, but it would push it out of the wall and look bad. The water inlet is so weak, I broke one already trying to put a 90 elbow, and I don't know who engineered this, but man, it's a nightmare. I have the orange one, supposedly with a better hose. It's still stiff and hard to maneuver, I can only imagine how the previous model must be having a new one so bad. But at least it's replaceable, so I might change it one day. Foam cannon that came with it is too small, barely can go around my car with first hit of foam, but this can be fixed by simply getting a bigger foam cannon. We will see how long this machine lasts.
Other than that, I can't complain. Sound doesn't bother me. Mine doesn't squeek like the first versions were, so Giraffe Tools fixed that at least. I'm using MTM SGS28 with QDs, screw their original gun. Hose reel works with no issues, I never had any issues with it. Its locking mechanism works great, too. I added a 20amp separate circuit just for this washer, so I can't really tell what would happen if one had it on a 15amp along with some other stuff plugged in. Oh, and their Giraffe Tools logo falls off. Of course, I told them that, but they disregarded my message after my previous attempts to get some other answers about other things.
Matt, I've spent close to $2500 just for the prevost piping setup I've built. Investing so much and going with a shitty washer like GT is a rape right here, but I did what I did, had to cut corners somewhere. In general, I'm happy with this washer, although it needs some improvements. Plus, I can't compare it to anything else except SunJoe, never used Krenzle or AR or any others, so I might not know if grass is greener on the other side.
You did not even use the product in the video. Their most expensive $599.99 Pro model comes with a 100ft hose and 2500 psi, AND it is even cheaper than your cheapest $699 units (AND yours only has a 50ft hose at 1050 psi LOL).
Oh boy. I really can’t help you. My only suggestion is for you to go watch the 30+ pressure washer tests on my channel so that you can have a better understanding of how the stuff actually works.
And when that cheap non serviceable motor goes the whole unit is junk and you have to spend another $600. Or you could get a $130 Karcher and separate hose reel. Both will be better than this and you only have to replace the pressure washer when it goes.
oh man, I tuned in to watch Matt rage.
Disappointed by this calm and sane man. 😅
I was doing my best to stay composed. It wasn't easy.
That is a weird review. I have had multiple pressure washer and I have a giraffe....so far impressive. Looks like you just want to demolish something for no reason. I don't think this a constructive review.
I don't do reviews. I tell you what is so. I don't know what pressure washers you've owned, but this is the worst one I've ever put my hands on for an insane amount of money.
"You know" drinking game up next. I bought 6 of these after watching this video
Why cant a good company make something packaged like this
Which pressure washer does he use?
I saw this on Amazon only just this morning and thought huh this looks alright 😂
:/ an intense amount of hate, followed by a link to washers that are in the thousands tough to listen to
Why can’t his be a 15min vid?
Thanks ordered one.
My VE52 just blew up. I’m excited I finally get to purchase a kranzle
Can you give it to me? Until I have the money to buy one on your website??😢
Thanks for reviewing these. I was intrigued by the convenient design of the Giraffe unit and was actually going to pull the trigger on one of these before I saw this vid.
Honestly they work great for the DIY washer at home but get a nice gun separate. Didn't want to pay $1000 plus for a good setup. I did have a problem with the Reel and they sent me a new one. Maybe the Active 2.0 next but Giraffe works great for me!
So glad you posted this. I was looking between the Active 2.0 and the Giraffe and now I know clearly to avoid the Giraffe product. It has a nice form factor, so it would be nice if a company would do homeowners a solid and put something together for a reasonable price that combines form and function.
Make sure if you do the Active 2.0 and you modify you accessories that you do the right orifices. 1.25mm on the foam cannon and 5.0 on the gun.
Dallas paint correction catching strays lol
You idiots followed that guy and defended him as if he was legit while everyone else knew he was full of crap.
hey man - i don't have a giraffe in this fight, in fact i have a kranzle @@ObsessedGarage