1.5 HP Pool Pumps and Up

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6 1.5 HP pool pumps and up from Pentair, Vivohome, XtremepowerUS and more. Most cost $195 to $799, and half cost less than $283.

Pool pumps whose title states 1.5 HP or more.

We do not pick by hand: a pool pump is here because its listed specs pass the checks.

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

as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details

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~~

as of 11/04/2026 13:40 PST - Details

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

as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details

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 - Details

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

as of 11/04/2026 05:36 PST - Details

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

as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details

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Speed type	Horsepower	Pool type	Spec score	Price
Single speed	1.5	Above-ground	8.0	$149.90 as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details
Variable speed	1.5	Above-ground	8.8	$764.99 as of 11/04/2026 13:40 PST - Details
Dual speed	1.5	Above-ground	n/a	$194.95 as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
	1.5	Above-ground	n/a	$215.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:41 PST - Details
	1.5	Above-ground	8.0	$799.99 as of 11/04/2026 05:36 PST - Details
	1.5	Above-ground	7.9	$349.95 as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details

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