Pentair Sand Dollar SD60
#8 in SandFull review
An affordable top-mount sand filter for a pool of up to about 28,800 gallons. It suits buyers who want a simple multiport filter from a major maker.
Amazon $599$599
The Pentair Sand Dollar SD60 is the better pool filter overall, rated 3.1 to 2.8. The Pentair Sand Dollar SD60 leads on value and filter area. The Hayward ProSeries S180T costs $100 less ($499 vs $599).
Hayward ProSeries S180T
#10 in SandFull review
A simple multiport sand filter for an above-ground pool of up to about 16,800 gallons. Buy it for cheap media and one-lever backwashing, not for the clearest water.
Amazon $499$499
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Pentair Sand Dollar SD60 for value ($9.98 per gpm ($599, 60 gpm) vs $14.26 per gpm ($499, 35 gpm)) and filter area (2.3 sq ft of filter area vs 1.8 sq ft of filter area).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every sand pool filter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Pentair Sand Dollar SD60 | Hayward ProSeries S180T |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 35% | 58 $9.98 per gpm ($599, 60 gpm) | 28 $14.26 per gpm ($499, 35 gpm) |
| Filter area 30% | 23 2.3 sq ft of filter area | 7 1.8 sq ft of filter area |
| Valve 10% | 100 multiport valve | 100 multiport valve |
| Pressure rating 10% | 50 pressure rating not published (neutral score used) | 100 50 psi maximum working pressure |
| Warranty 15% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Pentair Sand Dollar SD60 | Hayward ProSeries S180T | |
|---|---|---|
| Filtering | ||
| Filter type | Sand | Sand |
| Filter area | 2.3 sq ft | 1.8 sq ft |
| Maximum flow | 60 gpm | 35 gpm |
| Largest pool | 28,800 gal | 16,800 gal |
| Pool type | In-ground | Above-ground |
| Sand | 250 lb | 150 lb |
| Build | ||
| Tank diameter | 22.5 in | - |
| Valve | Multiport | Multiport |
| Maximum pressure | - | 50 psi |
| Ports | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Air relief | Yes | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |