Hayward Perflex EC50AC
#7 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 $729$729
The Hayward Perflex EC50AC rates 3.2 among D.E. pool filters; the Hayward ProSeries S210T rates 3.0 among sand ones. The Hayward ProSeries S210T costs $160 less ($569 vs $729).
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
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 (D.E. and sand), 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 Perflex EC50AC | Hayward ProSeries S210T |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 35% | 60 $14.58 per gpm ($729, 50 gpm) | 36 $12.93 per gpm ($569, 44 gpm) |
| Filter area 30% | 10 25 sq ft of filter area | 20 2.2 sq ft of filter area |
| Valve 10% | 100 no backwash valve needed | 100 multiport valve |
| Pressure rating 10% | 100 50 psi maximum working pressure | 100 50 psi maximum working pressure |
| Warranty 15% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Hayward Perflex EC50AC | Hayward ProSeries S210T | |
|---|---|---|
| Filtering | ||
| Filter type | D.E. | Sand |
| Filter area | 25 sq ft | 2.2 sq ft |
| Maximum flow | 50 gpm | 44 gpm |
| Largest pool | 24,000 gal | 21,120 gal |
| Pool type | In-ground or above-ground | Above-ground |
| Sand | - | 200 lb |
| Build | ||
| Valve | None needed | Multiport |
| Maximum pressure | 50 psi | 50 psi |
| Ports | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Air relief | Yes | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |