Doheny's Pool Pro VS
#3 in Above-GroundFull review
A variable-speed above-ground pump with a built-in schedule, for Doheny’s shoppers outside California.
Amazon $451.99$451.99
The Doheny's Pool Pro VS rates 3.6 among above-ground pool pumps; the BLACK+DECKER VS In-Ground 1.5 HP rates 3.2 among in-ground ones. The Doheny's Pool Pro VS costs $597.01 less ($451.99 vs $1,049).
BLACK+DECKER VS In-Ground 1.5 HP
#18 in In-GroundFull review
A dual-voltage 1.5 HP pump for owners replacing an old single-speed pump themselves, with a long warranty that does not require a dealer.
Amazon $1,049$1,049
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 | Doheny's Pool Pro VS | BLACK+DECKER VS In-Ground 1.5 HP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 63 WEF 10.6, 127% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 37 WEF 8.4, 28% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size |
| Value 25% | 89 $452 for 1.5 HP ($301 per HP) | 40 $1,049 for 1.5 HP ($699 per HP) |
| Warranty 15% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 100 5-year warranty |
| Controls 15% | 30 Built-in schedule | 30 Built-in schedule |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Doheny's Pool Pro VS | BLACK+DECKER VS In-Ground 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 | 1 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 10.6 kgal/kWh | 8.4 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 4.7 kgal/kWh | 6.5 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | No | Yes |
| Pump | ||
| Voltage | 115/230 V | 115/230 V |
| Speed range | 1,000 to 3,450 rpm | 1,000 to 3,450 rpm |
| Pipe size | 1.5 in | 2 in |
| Size (W × D × H) | 22.6 × 9.9 × 10.4 in | 23.4 × 11.5 × 13.1 in |
| Weight | - | 29 lb |
| Controls | ||
| Built-in schedule | Yes | Yes |
| Freeze protection | - | No |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | - | 5 years |
| Warranty terms | - | 5-year limited warranty from Blue Torrent Pool Products, the same for any buyer (no dealer-install requirement in the manual); service via the Pump Service Center in Seaford, NY. |
| Also sold as | Harris ProForce VS 15200 | Blue Torrent BTIGV150SP |
| Released | - | 2026-01 |