Hayward ProSeries S210T
#9 in SandFull review
A simple multiport sand filter for an above-ground pool of up to about 21,120 gallons. Buy it for cheap media and one-lever backwashing, not for the clearest water.
Amazon $569$569
The Hayward ProSeries S210T rates 3.0 among sand pool filters; the Hayward Perflex EC40AC rates 3.0 among D.E. ones.
Hayward Perflex EC40AC
#10 in D.E.Full review
An extended-cycle D.E. filter for an above-ground or small in-ground pool, for owners who want D.E. clarity without a backwash valve.
Amazon $569$569
Prices were last checked November 2, 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 type classes (sand and D.E.), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Hayward ProSeries S210T | Hayward Perflex EC40AC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 35% | 36 $12.93 per gpm ($569, 44 gpm) | 62 $14.22 per gpm ($569, 40 gpm) |
| Filter area 30% | 20 2.2 sq ft of filter area | 0 20 sq ft of filter area |
| Valve 10% | 100 multiport valve | 100 no backwash valve needed |
| Pressure rating 10% | 100 50 psi maximum working pressure | 50 40 psi maximum working pressure |
| Warranty 15% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Hayward ProSeries S210T | Hayward Perflex EC40AC | |
|---|---|---|
| Filtering | ||
| Filter type | Sand | D.E. |
| Filter area | 2.2 sq ft | 20 sq ft |
| Maximum flow | 44 gpm | 40 gpm |
| Largest pool | 21,120 gal | 19,200 gal |
| Pool type | Above-ground | In-ground or above-ground |
| Sand | 200 lb | - |
| Build | ||
| Valve | Multiport | None needed |
| Maximum pressure | 50 psi | 40 psi |
| Ports | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Air relief | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |