VIVOHOME 2 HP Dual Speed VH1896
#4 in Above-GroundFull review
A budget two-speed pump with a scheduling remote, for above-ground pool owners who want hands-off speed changes for little money.
Amazon $269.99$269.99
The VIVOHOME 2 HP Dual Speed VH1896 rates 3.5 among above-ground pool pumps; the Hayward TriStar VS 900 rates 3.1 among in-ground ones. The VIVOHOME 2 HP Dual Speed VH1896 costs $1,929.01 less ($269.99 vs $2,199).
Hayward TriStar VS 900
#19 in In-GroundFull review
A mid-size dual-voltage pump for typical in-ground pools, best for owners who want keypad schedules and a link to Omni, Pentair or Jandy automation.
Amazon $2,199$2,199
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 (above-ground and in-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 | VIVOHOME 2 HP Dual Speed VH1896 | Hayward TriStar VS 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 54 WEF 7, 112% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 54 WEF 8.3, 37% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size |
| Value 25% | 100 $270 for 2 HP ($135 per HP) | 9 $2,199 for 1.9 HP ($1,189 per HP) |
| Warranty 15% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 3-year warranty |
| Controls 15% | 30 Built-in schedule | 85 Built-in schedule, optional wi-fi module, works with hayward omnilogic, hayward omnihub, hayward omnipl, hayward prologic, hayward aqualogic, hayward e-command 4, hayward oncommand, hayward omnix, pentair automation (universal comms), jandy automation (universal comms) |
| Noise 10% | 0 65 dB(A) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| VIVOHOME 2 HP Dual Speed VH1896 | Hayward TriStar VS 900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | ||
| Pump type | Above-ground (non-self-priming) | In-ground (self-priming) |
| Motor | Two speed | Variable speed |
| Rated horsepower (DOE) | 2 HP | 1.9 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 1.7 HP | 1.2 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 7 kgal/kWh | 8.3 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 3.3 kgal/kWh | 6.1 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | No | Yes |
| Pump | ||
| Voltage | 230 V | 115/230 V |
| Speed range | - | 600 to 3,450 rpm |
| Maximum flow | - | 140 gpm |
| Pipe size | - | 2 in |
| Sound level | 65 dB(A) | - |
| Size (W × D × H) | - | 11.5 × 25.9 × 13.5 in |
| Controls | ||
| Built-in schedule | Yes | Yes |
| Freeze protection | - | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | Optional module |
| App | - | Hayward OmniX |
| Automation compatibility | - | Hayward OmniLogic, Hayward OmniHub, Hayward OmniPL, Hayward ProLogic, Hayward AquaLogic, Hayward E-Command 4, Hayward OnCommand, Hayward OmniX, Pentair automation (Universal Comms), Jandy automation (Universal Comms) |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | - | 3 years |
| Warranty terms | - | Expert Line pump sold only through pool pros: 3 years parts and labor 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 does not publish separate terms for online buyers. |
| Also sold as | - | EF200VS |
| Released | - | 2020-08 |