Jandy VS PlusHP 2.7 HP
#6 in Large PoolsFull review
A full-size high-flow pump for large pools with demanding features, chosen when a dealer is replacing an old Jandy PlusHP.
Jandy (find a dealer)The Jandy VS PlusHP 2.7 HP is the better pool pump overall, rated 3.5 to 3.3.
Hayward TriStar VS 950
#9 in Large PoolsFull review
A high-flow 2.7 HP pump for large pools or pads with spas and water features; smaller pools save energy with a TriStar VS 900 or 815.
Amazon $2,539.49$2,539.49
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
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large pools pool pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Jandy VS PlusHP 2.7 HP | Hayward TriStar VS 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 52 WEF 7.3, 36% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 59 WEF 7.3, 39% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size |
| Value 25% | 50 no current price (neutral score used) | 23 $2,539 for 2.7 HP ($941 per HP) |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Controls 15% | 85 Built-in schedule, optional wi-fi module, works with jandy aqualink, pentair intellicenter, pentair easytouch, pentair intellitouch | 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% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Jandy VS PlusHP 2.7 HP | Hayward TriStar VS 950 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | ||
| Pump type | In-ground (self-priming) | In-ground (self-priming) |
| Motor | Variable speed | Variable speed |
| Rated horsepower (DOE) | 2.7 HP | 2.7 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 1.7 HP | 1.8 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 7.3 kgal/kWh | 7.3 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 5.4 kgal/kWh | 5.2 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
| Pump | ||
| Voltage | 115/230 V | 115/230 V |
| Speed range | 600 to 3,450 rpm | 600 to 3,450 rpm |
| Maximum flow | 152 gpm | 195 gpm |
| Pipe size | 2 in | 2 in |
| Size (W × D × H) | 9.1 × 27.6 × 15 in | 11.5 × 25.9 × 13.5 in |
| Weight | 64 lb | - |
| Controls | ||
| Built-in schedule | Yes | Yes |
| Freeze protection | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Optional module | Optional module |
| App | iAquaLink | Hayward OmniX |
| Automation compatibility | Jandy AquaLink, Pentair IntelliCenter, Pentair EasyTouch, Pentair IntelliTouch | 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 | 3 years |
| Warranty terms | Jandy Limited Warranty: variable-speed pumps 3 years from retail purchase on a single-family pool, installed and serviced by a licensed or experienced pool professional; parts only, no labor. The warranty does not apply to pumps bought online or through other e-commerce platforms, so an online/DIY buyer gets no Jandy warranty. | 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. |
| Released | 2021-06 | 2017-01 |