VevorSpec score 8.0
Single speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 115V, 5280 Flow rate
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Runs on standard 115V household power
+43 ft maximum head for higher water lift
−Single speed runs at one fixed output
−Only suited to above-ground pools
$149.90
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Spec score8.0
Pros+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Runs on standard 115V household power
+43 ft maximum head for higher water lift
Cons−Single speed runs at one fixed output
−Only suited to above-ground pools
Compared with the 20 Pool Pumps on this page+5280 flow rate: only 1 of 5 here have a higher flow rate
−No variable speed (12 of the 20 here have one)
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VevorSpec score 8.6
Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 230V, In-ground and above-ground
+Variable speed control for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Includes a filter basket
$445.90
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VivohomeSpec score 8.1
1.5 Horsepower, 115V, 6027 Flow rate, In-ground and above-ground
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Runs on standard 115V household power
+Includes an ON/OFF switch
−Single speed runs at one fixed output
$179.99-25%List: $239.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Runs on standard 115V household power
+Includes an ON/OFF switch
+Works in in-ground and above-ground pools
Cons−Single speed runs at one fixed output
Compared with the 20 Pool Pumps on this page+6027 flow rate: the highest flow rate of the 5 here
−Variable speed not listed: 12 of the 20 here list one
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PentairSpec score 8.6
Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower
+Variable speed operation for lower energy use
+1.5 HP output suits smaller residential pools
+Compact size for limited equipment pad space
−Lower 1.5 HP output for larger pool volumes
$1,245.00-23%List: $1,609.00
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PentairSpec score 9.0
Variable speed, 3 Horsepower
+Variable speed operation for adjustable flow
+Compact 3 HP output for residential pools
+Includes SVRS in the product name for added control
−Requires compatible control setup for full use
$2,323.61-22%List: $2,979.00
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Spec score9.0
Pros+Variable speed operation for adjustable flow
+Compact 3 HP output for residential pools
+Includes SVRS in the product name for added control
Cons−Requires compatible control setup for full use
Compared with the 20 Pool Pumps on this page+3 horsepower: only 3 of 20 here have a higher horsepower
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Blue WaveSpec score 8.8
Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 4980 Flow rate, Above-ground
+Variable-speed 1.5 HP pump for adjustable operation
+22 in polyethylene sand filter tank
+Sand filter system designed for above-ground pools
$764.99-15%List: $899.99
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VivohomeSpec score 8.6
Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 115V, In-ground and above-ground
+Variable speed control for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Runs on standard 115V household power
$251.99-10%Was: $279.99
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Spec score8.6
Pros+Variable speed control for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Runs on standard 115V household power
+Offers 1.5 and 2 inch inlet sizes
+Works in in-ground and above-ground pools
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XtremepowerUSSpec score 8.6
Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 230V, In-ground
+Variable speed control for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+High flow design
−Only suited to in-ground pools
$499.95-6%Was: $529.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Variable speed control for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+High flow design
+Includes an intelligent control panel
+Listed with a 2 inch connection
Cons−Only suited to in-ground pools
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XtremepowerUS
Dual speed, 1.5 Horsepower, Above-ground
+1.5 HP motor for above-ground pool circulation
+Dual speed settings for adjustable flow
+Designed for above-ground swimming pools
−Dual speed rather than variable speed control
$194.95
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Pros+1.5 HP motor for above-ground pool circulation
+Dual speed settings for adjustable flow
+Designed for above-ground swimming pools
+High flow swimming pump with 1.5 inch connection
Cons−Dual speed rather than variable speed control
Compared with the 20 Pool Pumps on this page−No variable speed (12 of the 20 here have one)
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PentairSpec score 8.6
Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower
+Variable speed operation for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP output suits smaller residential pools
+Inteliflo3 name indicates newer variable speed design
−Lower 1.5 HP output for larger pool volumes
$1,267.11-7%Was: $1,357.50
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Spec score8.6
Pros+Variable speed operation for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP output suits smaller residential pools
+Inteliflo3 name indicates newer variable speed design
Cons−Lower 1.5 HP output for larger pool volumes
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PentairSpec score 9.5
Variable speed, 5 Horsepower, 230V
+5 HP motor for high-output pool circulation
+Variable speed operation for adjustable flow
+Works on 1-phase or 3-phase power, 208-230/277/460V
−Requires 3-phase or specific voltage wiring setup
$3,796.00
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Spec score9.5
Pros+5 HP motor for high-output pool circulation
+Variable speed operation for adjustable flow
+Works on 1-phase or 3-phase power, 208-230/277/460V
+Whisperflo name points to a quieter pump design
Cons−Requires 3-phase or specific voltage wiring setup
Compared with the 20 Pool Pumps on this page+5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 20 here
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5 Horsepower
+5 HP output for high-volume circulation
+Includes strainer basket for debris capture
+Commercial-grade plastic pump construction
−Requires 3-phase power supply
$7,006.59
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Pros+5 HP output for high-volume circulation
+Includes strainer basket for debris capture
+Commercial-grade plastic pump construction
Cons−Requires 3-phase power supply
Compared with the 20 Pool Pumps on this page+5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 20 here
−Variable speed not listed: 12 of the 20 here list one
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Doheny's
1.5 Horsepower, 115V, Above-ground
+1.5 HP motor rated at 83 GPM flow
+Stainless steel shaft for durability
+Reinforced construction for longer service
$215.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:41 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+1.5 HP motor rated at 83 GPM flow
+Stainless steel shaft for durability
+Reinforced construction for longer service
+Runs on 115V household power
Compared with the 20 Pool Pumps on this page−Variable speed not listed: 12 of the 20 here list one
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PentairSpec score 8.9
Variable speed, 2.6 Horsepower
+Variable speed motor for adjustable energy use
+2.6 THP motor output
+Compatible with variable speed pool control
$1,579.00
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Spec score8.9
Pros+Variable speed motor for adjustable energy use
+2.6 THP motor output
+Compatible with variable speed pool control
Compared with the 20 Pool Pumps on this page+2.6 horsepower: 14 of the 20 here have a lower horsepower
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BLACK+DECKERSpec score 8.6
Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 115V and 230V, In-ground
+Variable speed motor for adjustable energy use
+WiFi enabled for remote control
+Energy Star certified for efficient operation
$1,049.00
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HaywardSpec score 8.7
Variable speed, 1.85 Horsepower, In-ground
+1.85 HP motor for in-ground pool circulation
+Variable-speed operation lets you adjust pump output
+Designed for in-ground pool use
$2,199.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:21 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+1.85 HP motor for in-ground pool circulation
+Variable-speed operation lets you adjust pump output
+Designed for in-ground pool use
Compared with the 20 Pool Pumps on this page+1.85 horsepower: 13 of the 20 here have a lower horsepower
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HaywardSpec score 8.9
Variable speed, 2.7 Horsepower
+2.7 HP motor for larger in-ground pool circulation
+Variable-speed operation lets you adjust pump output
+TriStar VS model name identifies the variable-speed line
$2,280.36
as of 11/03/2026 23:21 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+2.7 HP motor for larger in-ground pool circulation
+Variable-speed operation lets you adjust pump output
+TriStar VS model name identifies the variable-speed line
Compared with the 20 Pool Pumps on this page+2.7 horsepower: only 4 of 20 here have a higher horsepower
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Pentair
5 Horsepower, 230V
+5 HP motor for high-volume pool circulation
+Runs on 230V power supply
+Single-phase motor for residential-style installations
$2,925.00
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Pros+5 HP motor for high-volume pool circulation
+Runs on 230V power supply
+Single-phase motor for residential-style installations
Compared with the 20 Pool Pumps on this page+5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 20 here
−Variable speed not listed: 12 of the 20 here list one
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) SwimlineSpec score 8.0
1.5 Horsepower, 4980 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand
−Variable speed not listed: 12 of the 20 here list one
$799.99
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XtremepowerUSSpec score 7.9
1.5 Horsepower, 4500 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand
−4500 flow rate: 4 of the 5 here have a higher flow rate
$349.95
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