Pentair Quad D.E. 100
#1 in D.E.Full review
A cartridge-style D.E. filter for a large in-ground pool, for owners who want D.E. clarity without wasting water on backwashes.
Amazon $1,999.99$1,999.99
The Pentair Quad D.E. 100 rates 4.3 among D.E. pool filters; the Hayward SwimClear C3030 rates 3.3 among cartridge ones. The Hayward SwimClear C3030 costs $400.99 less ($1,599 vs $1,999.99).
Hayward SwimClear C3030
#6 in CartridgeFull review
A big four-cartridge filter for an in-ground pool of up to about 58,560 gallons, for owners who want long cleaning intervals and no backwash.
Amazon $1,599$1,599
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 cartridge), 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 | Pentair Quad D.E. 100 | Hayward SwimClear C3030 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 35% | 67 $13.33 per gpm ($1,999.99, 150 gpm) | 30 $13.11 per gpm ($1,599, 122 gpm) |
| Filter area 30% | 100 100 sq ft of filter area | 56 325 sq ft of filter area |
| Valve 10% | 100 no backwash valve needed | 100 no backwash valve needed |
| 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
| Pentair Quad D.E. 100 | Hayward SwimClear C3030 | |
|---|---|---|
| Filtering | ||
| Filter type | D.E. | Cartridge |
| Filter area | 100 sq ft | 325 sq ft |
| Maximum flow | 150 gpm | 122 gpm |
| Largest pool | 76,800 gal | 58,560 gal |
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Build | ||
| Tank diameter | 21.5 in | - |
| Valve | None needed | None needed |
| Maximum pressure | 50 psi | 50 psi |
| Ports | 2 in | 2 in |
| Air relief | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |