Faithought FAI-26-750W
A bargain inverter booster for someone willing to trade a stated warranty for price.
Amazon $199.99$199.99
The Faithought FAI-26-750W is the better water pressure booster pump overall, rated 4.4 to 3.6. The Faithought FAI-26-750W leads on pressure. The Faithought FAI-26-750W costs $511.01 less ($199.99 vs $711).
Aquastrong Smart 45
An all-in-one inverter booster sold direct by Aquastrong for a house on weak city pressure. A cheaper alternative to a SCALA2 if you accept a louder pump.
Amazon $711$711
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Faithought FAI-26-750W for pressure (180 ft maximum head (about 78 psi) vs 150 ft maximum head (about 65 psi)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every variable speed water pressure booster pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Faithought FAI-26-750W | Aquastrong Smart 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $8 per gpm ($199.99, 25 gpm) | 37 $28.44 per gpm ($711, 25 gpm) |
| Flow 15% | 77 25 gpm maximum | 77 25 gpm maximum |
| Pressure 15% | 100 180 ft maximum head (about 78 psi) | 75 150 ft maximum head (about 65 psi) |
| Protection 10% | 100 dry-run and overheat protection | 100 dry-run and overheat protection |
| Noise 10% | 60 55 dBA | 60 55 dBA |
| Warranty 20% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Faithought FAI-26-750W | Aquastrong Smart 45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Drive | Variable speed | Variable speed |
| Maximum flow | 25 gpm | 25 gpm |
| Maximum head | 180 ft (78 psi) | 150 ft (65 psi) |
| Input power | 750 W | 550 W |
| Protection and build | ||
| Built-in tank | - | Yes |
| Dry-run protection | Yes | Yes |
| Overheat protection | Yes | Yes |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Noise | 55 dBA | 55 dBA |