BLACK+DECKER VS Above-Ground 1.5 HP
#2 in Above-GroundFull review
A Wi-Fi variable-speed pump for above-ground pools, for owners who want app scheduling and a long warranty.
Amazon $650$650
The BLACK+DECKER VS Above-Ground 1.5 HP rates 3.8 among above-ground pool pumps; the Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF 1.5 HP rates 3.4 among in-ground ones. The BLACK+DECKER VS Above-Ground 1.5 HP costs $641.05 less ($650 vs $1,291.05).
Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF 1.5 HP
#6 in In-GroundFull review
For ordinary in-ground pools replacing a 1 to 1.5 HP pump, by owners who want app control and constant-flow filtering built into the pump.
Amazon $1,291.05$1,291.05
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 (above-ground and in-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 | BLACK+DECKER VS Above-Ground 1.5 HP | Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF 1.5 HP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 55 WEF 10.2, 114% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 55 WEF 9.4, 37% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size |
| Value 25% | 68 $650 for 1.5 HP ($433 per HP) | 28 $1,291 for 1.5 HP ($861 per HP) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Controls 15% | 65 Built-in schedule, built-in wi-fi | 100 Built-in schedule, built-in wi-fi, works with pentair intellicenter, pentair easytouch, pentair intellitouch |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 55 dB(A) |
Specifications
| BLACK+DECKER VS Above-Ground 1.5 HP | Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF 1.5 HP | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | ||
| Pump type | Above-ground (non-self-priming) | In-ground (self-priming) |
| Motor | Variable speed | Variable speed |
| Rated horsepower (DOE) | 1.5 HP | 1.5 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 0.4 HP | 0.9 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 10.2 kgal/kWh | 9.4 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 4.8 kgal/kWh | 6.8 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
| Pump | ||
| Voltage | 115/230 V | 115/230 V |
| Speed range | 1,000 to 3,450 rpm | 400 to 4,000 rpm |
| Maximum flow | - | 115 gpm |
| Pipe size | 1.5 in | 2 in |
| Sound level | - | 55 dB(A) |
| Size (W × D × H) | 22.6 × 9.8 × 11 in | 24.9 × 11.7 × 12 in |
| Weight | - | 48 lb |
| Controls | ||
| Built-in schedule | Yes | Yes |
| Freeze protection | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | Black+Decker | Pentair Pool |
| Automation compatibility | - | Pentair IntelliCenter, Pentair EasyTouch, Pentair IntelliTouch |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Warranty terms | 5-year limited warranty from Blue Torrent Pool Products (the licensee), served through its pump service center or the retailer. | Pentair lists the IntelliFlo3 VSF and IntelliPro3 VSF at 3 years, parts and labor when professionally installed from a dealer, pool builder or service company. Bought online it is 1 year, parts only. |
| Also sold as | Blue Torrent JHVS15DBS, Blue Torrent JHVS15DBT | Sta-Rite IntelliPro3 VSF 1.5 HP (013065 / 013066 / 013067 / 013068) |
| Released | 2025-10 | 2023-02 |