Pentair Sand Dollar SD80
#4 in SandFull review
An affordable top-mount sand filter for a pool of up to about 36,000 gallons. It suits buyers who want a simple multiport filter from a major maker.
Amazon $689$689
The Pentair Sand Dollar SD80 is the better pool filter overall, rated 3.6 to 3.5. The Pentair Sand Dollar SD80 leads on value and filter area.
Hayward ProSeries S244T
#5 in SandFull review
A low-priced top-mount sand filter for an in-ground pool of up to about 29,760 gallons. It suits owners who want easy backwashing over the finest filtering.
Amazon $689$689
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 SD80 for value ($9.19 per gpm ($689, 75 gpm) vs $11.11 per gpm ($689, 62 gpm)) and filter area (3.5 sq ft of filter area vs 3.1 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 SD80 | Hayward ProSeries S244T |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 35% | 65 $9.19 per gpm ($689, 75 gpm) | 49 $11.11 per gpm ($689, 62 gpm) |
| Filter area 30% | 57 3.5 sq ft of filter area | 47 3.1 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 SD80 | Hayward ProSeries S244T | |
|---|---|---|
| Filtering | ||
| Filter type | Sand | Sand |
| Filter area | 3.5 sq ft | 3.1 sq ft |
| Maximum flow | 75 gpm | 62 gpm |
| Largest pool | 36,000 gal | 29,760 gal |
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Sand | 350 lb | 300 lb |
| Build | ||
| Tank diameter | 26 in | - |
| Valve | Multiport | Multiport |
| Maximum pressure | - | 50 psi |
| Ports | - | 1.5 in |
| Air relief | Yes | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |