Hayward TriStar VS 810
#10 in In-GroundFull review
A small 1.25 HP TriStar for modest in-ground pools, best for owners who want app schedules without buying an automation system.
Hayward (find a dealer)The Hayward TriStar VS 810 rates 3.3 among in-ground pool pumps; the Aquastrong 1.5 HP Dual Speed rates 2.7 among above-ground ones.
Aquastrong 1.5 HP Dual Speed
#8 in Above-GroundFull review
A budget two-speed pump for above-ground pools, for buyers who want a timer and two speeds for the lowest price rather than top efficiency.
Amazon $214.40$214.40
Prices were last checked October 27, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different pool type classes (in-ground and above-ground), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own pool type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Hayward TriStar VS 810 | Aquastrong 1.5 HP Dual Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 41 WEF 9.1, 30% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 0 WEF 3.7, at the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size |
| Value 25% | 50 no current price (neutral score used) | 86 $214 for 0.7 HP ($320 per HP) |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
| Controls 15% | 85 Built-in schedule, optional wi-fi module, works with hayward omnix | 30 Built-in schedule |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Hayward TriStar VS 810 | Aquastrong 1.5 HP Dual Speed | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | ||
| Pump type | In-ground (self-priming) | Above-ground (non-self-priming) |
| Motor | Variable speed | Two speed |
| Rated horsepower (DOE) | 1.2 HP | 0.7 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 0.8 HP | 0.4 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 9.1 kgal/kWh | 3.7 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 7 kgal/kWh | 4.8 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | No |
| Pump | ||
| Voltage | 115/230 V | 115 V |
| Speed range | 600 to 3,450 rpm | - |
| Maximum flow | 112 gpm | - |
| Pipe size | 2 in | 1.5 in |
| Size (W × D × H) | 11.5 × 25.5 × 13.5 in | - |
| Controls | ||
| Built-in schedule | Yes | Yes |
| Freeze protection | Yes | - |
| Wi-Fi | Optional module | No |
| App | Hayward OmniX | - |
| Automation compatibility | Hayward OmniX | - |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Warranty terms | Sold only through pool pros: 3 years parts when sold by a Totally Hayward partner (sell sheet); the product page lists 3 years parts and 1 year labor. Exclusions and other terms at hayward.com/expert. | 2-year warranty (Amazon listing). |
| Released | 2024-12 | - |