Goldlife A3 Pond Aerator, 1 HP
A shore-mounted diffused-aeration compressor rated for 5 acres that comes with tubing and diffusers, for a pond or small lake where electricity is on shore.
Amazon $269.90$269.90
The Goldlife A3 Pond Aerator, 1 HP is the better pond aerator overall, rated 3.5 to 3.3. The VEVOR 1 HP Pond Aerator, Compressor costs $68 less ($201.90 vs $269.90).
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VEVOR 1 HP Pond Aerator, Compressor
A shore-mounted diffused-aeration compressor rated for 3 acres for buyers who will buy their own tubing and diffusers and want the motor at the lowest price.
Amazon $201.90$201.90
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every lake compressors pond aerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Goldlife A3 Pond Aerator, 1 HP | VEVOR 1 HP Pond Aerator, Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 35% | 92 $53.98 per rated acre ($269.90) | 86 $67.30 per rated acre ($201.90) |
| Output 20% | 80 7 CFM of air | 74 6.7 CFM of air |
| Efficiency 20% | 42 0.9 CFM per 100 W | 37 0.9 CFM per 100 W |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Goldlife A3 Pond Aerator, 1 HP | VEVOR 1 HP Pond Aerator, Compressor | |
|---|---|---|
| Aeration | ||
| Rated for | 5 acres | 3 acres |
| Maximum depth | 30 ft | 50 ft |
| Airflow | 7 CFM | 6.7 CFM |
| Power | ||
| Motor | 1 HP, 750 W | 1 HP, 745 W |
| In the box | ||
| Diffusers | 2 | None |
| Tubing | 200 ft | - |
| Timer | - | Yes |