CircuPool SmartFlo AF 1.3H
#23 in In-GroundFull review
A small, very efficient smart pump for modest pools, best for owners replacing a Hayward SuperFlo-size pump who want app control without a hub.
Amazon $1,275$1,275
The CircuPool SmartFlo AF 1.3H rates 3.0 among in-ground pool pumps; the Hayward PowerFlo Matrix 2-Speed rates 2.3 among above-ground ones. The Hayward PowerFlo Matrix 2-Speed costs $646 less ($629 vs $1,275).
Hayward PowerFlo Matrix 2-Speed
#9 in Above-GroundFull review
A simple two-speed upgrade for above-ground pools from a major brand, best for owners who want a familiar pump and will switch speeds themselves.
Amazon $629$629
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 | CircuPool SmartFlo AF 1.3H | Hayward PowerFlo Matrix 2-Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 35 WEF 10, 28% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 5 WEF 5.7, 28% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size |
| Value 25% | 21 $1,275 for 1.3 HP ($981 per HP) | 46 $629 for 1 HP ($629 per HP) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
| Controls 15% | 35 Built-in wi-fi | 0 No schedule, wi-fi or automation link |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| CircuPool SmartFlo AF 1.3H | Hayward PowerFlo Matrix 2-Speed | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | ||
| Pump type | In-ground (self-priming) | Above-ground (non-self-priming) |
| Motor | Variable speed | Two speed |
| Rated horsepower (DOE) | 1.3 HP | 1 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 0.6 HP | 0.5 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 10 kgal/kWh | 5.7 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 7.8 kgal/kWh | 4.5 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | No |
| Pump | ||
| Voltage | 115/230 V | 115 V |
| Pipe size | 2 in | 1.5 in |
| Size (W × D × H) | 22.5 × 10.4 × 11.8 in | - |
| Controls | ||
| Built-in schedule | - | No |
| Freeze protection | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Built in | No |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Warranty terms | 5-year manufacturer warranty with US-based support, as listed for any buyer. | Hayward 2026 Expert Line above-ground terms: 2 years parts (3 years extended), no labor. The W3 (Open Line) version sold online gets 1 year parts only. |
| Also sold as | LINGXIAO Relaax130-VSFP, Key Lander SFP130-VS, LX SFP130-VS | - |
| Released | 2026-04 | - |