VevorSpec score 8.6
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
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 13 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 13 here
+5280 flow rate: only 1 of 5 here have a higher flow rate
−No variable speed (7 of the 13 here have one)
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VevorSpec score 9.5
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
as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Variable speed control for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Includes a filter basket
+Works in in-ground and above-ground pools
+Runs on 220-240V power
Compared with the 13 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 13 here
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VivohomeSpec score 8.7
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 score8.7
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 13 Pool Pumps on this page+6027 flow rate: the highest flow rate of the 5 here
+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 13 here
−Variable speed not listed: 7 of the 13 here list one
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PentairSpec score 9.5
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
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Variable speed operation for lower energy use
+1.5 HP output suits smaller residential pools
+Compact size for limited equipment pad space
Cons−Lower 1.5 HP output for larger pool volumes
Compared with the 13 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 13 here
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Blue WaveSpec score 9.4
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.4
Pros+Variable-speed 1.5 HP pump for adjustable operation
+22 in polyethylene sand filter tank
+Sand filter system designed for above-ground pools
Compared with the 13 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 13 here
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VivohomeSpec score 9.5
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
as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
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
Compared with the 13 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 13 here
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XtremepowerUSSpec score 9.5
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 score9.5
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
Compared with the 13 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 13 here
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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
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 13 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 13 here
−No variable speed (7 of the 13 here have 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 13 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 13 here
−Variable speed not listed: 7 of the 13 here list one
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PentairSpec score 9.5
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
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
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
Compared with the 13 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 13 here
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BLACK+DECKERSpec score 9.5
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
as of 11/04/2026 13:39 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Variable speed motor for adjustable energy use
+WiFi enabled for remote control
+Energy Star certified for efficient operation
+Dual voltage at 115V and 230V for wiring flexibility
Compared with the 13 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 13 here
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SwimlineSpec score 8.5
1.5 Horsepower, 4980 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand
+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 13 here
−Variable speed not listed: 7 of the 13 here list one
$799.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
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XtremepowerUSSpec score 8.5
1.5 Horsepower, 4500 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand
+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 13 here
−4500 flow rate: 4 of the 5 here have a higher flow rate
$349.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.5
Compared with the 13 Pool Pumps on this pagePros+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 13 here
Cons−4500 flow rate: 4 of the 5 here have a higher flow rate
−Variable speed not listed: 7 of the 13 here list one
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