CircuPool SmartFlo AF 2.2H
#5 in In-GroundFull review
A 2.2 HP smart pump for mid-size and larger pools, best for replacing a SuperFlo-size pump on either voltage.
Amazon $1,475$1,475
The CircuPool SmartFlo AF 2.2H is the better pool pump overall, rated 3.4 to 3.3. The CircuPool SmartFlo AF 2.2H leads on warranty. The Pentair SuperFlo VST wins on controls. The Pentair SuperFlo VST costs $75.01 less ($1,399.99 vs $1,475).
Pentair SuperFlo VST
#11 in In-GroundFull review
A plain, efficient variable-speed swap for a 1 to 1.5 HP pump on an ordinary in-ground pool, for owners happy to set three speeds on the keypad.
Amazon $1,399.99$1,399.99
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the CircuPool SmartFlo AF 2.2H for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
- Choose the Pentair SuperFlo VST for controls (Built-in schedule, works with pentair automation (rs-485 kit), relay or digital-input controllers vs Built-in wi-fi).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every in-ground pool pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | CircuPool SmartFlo AF 2.2H | Pentair SuperFlo VST |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 55 WEF 8.8, 38% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 61 WEF 9, 40% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size |
| Value 25% | 43 $1,475 for 2.2 HP ($670 per HP) | 46 $1,400 for 2.2 HP ($636 per HP) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
| Controls 15% | 35 Built-in wi-fi | 65 Built-in schedule, works with pentair automation (rs-485 kit), relay or digital-input controllers |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| CircuPool SmartFlo AF 2.2H | Pentair SuperFlo VST | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | ||
| Pump type | In-ground (self-priming) | In-ground (self-priming) |
| Motor | Variable speed | Variable speed |
| Rated horsepower (DOE) | 2.2 HP | 2.2 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 1.1 HP | 1.1 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 8.8 kgal/kWh | 9 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 6.4 kgal/kWh | 6.4 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
| Pump | ||
| Voltage | 115/230 V | 115/230 V |
| Speed range | - | 450 to 3,450 rpm |
| Maximum flow | - | 113 gpm |
| Pipe size | 2 in | 1.5 in |
| Size (W × D × H) | 22.5 × 10.4 × 11.8 in | - |
| Controls | ||
| Built-in schedule | - | Yes |
| Freeze protection | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Built in | No |
| Automation compatibility | - | Pentair automation (RS-485 kit), Relay or digital-input controllers |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Warranty terms | 5-year manufacturer warranty with US-based support, as listed for any buyer. | Pentair lists the SuperFlo VS/VST, SuperMax VS and WhisperFlo VST pumps at 2 years (parts and labor when professionally installed from a dealer, pool builder or service company); a qualifying pump + filter + one more Pentair product install extends that to 3 years. Bought online (including EC- part numbers) it is 1 year, parts only. |
| Also sold as | LINGXIAO Relaax220-VS, Key Lander SFP220-VS, LX SFP220-VS, Iliving ILG8PP220-VS, Aqua Expert VSP22-Pro | Sta-Rite SuperMax VS (343001) |
| Released | 2026-04 | 2021-10 |