Hayward TriStar VS 810
#10 in In-GroundFull review
A small 1.25 HP TriStar for modest in-ground pools, best for owners who want app schedules without buying an automation system.
Hayward (find a dealer)The Hayward TriStar VS 810 rates 3.3 among in-ground pool pumps; the Hayward PowerFlo Matrix 2-Speed rates 2.3 among above-ground ones.
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 | Hayward TriStar VS 810 | Hayward PowerFlo Matrix 2-Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 41 WEF 9.1, 30% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 5 WEF 5.7, 28% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size |
| Value 25% | 50 no current price (neutral score used) | 46 $629 for 1 HP ($629 per HP) |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
| Controls 15% | 85 Built-in schedule, optional wi-fi module, works with hayward omnix | 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
| Hayward TriStar VS 810 | 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) | 1.2 HP | 1 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 0.8 HP | 0.5 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 9.1 kgal/kWh | 5.7 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 7 kgal/kWh | 4.5 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | No |
| Pump | ||
| Voltage | 115/230 V | 115 V |
| Speed range | 600 to 3,450 rpm | - |
| Maximum flow | 112 gpm | - |
| Pipe size | 2 in | 1.5 in |
| Size (W × D × H) | 11.5 × 25.5 × 13.5 in | - |
| Controls | ||
| Built-in schedule | Yes | No |
| Freeze protection | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Optional module | No |
| App | Hayward OmniX | - |
| Automation compatibility | Hayward OmniX | - |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Warranty terms | Sold only through pool pros: 3 years parts when sold by a Totally Hayward partner (sell sheet); the product page lists 3 years parts and 1 year labor. Exclusions and other terms at hayward.com/expert. | 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. |
| Released | 2024-12 | - |