Jandy ePump 2.7 HP
#3 in Large PoolsFull review
Jandy’s large-body flagship for big custom pools, where flow and a huge basket matter more than footprint.
Jandy (find a dealer)The Jandy ePump 2.7 HP and the Hayward TriStar XL 2.7 HP are evenly matched, rated 3.5 and 3.5. The Hayward TriStar XL 2.7 HP wins on warranty.
Hayward TriStar XL 2.7 HP
#7 in Large PoolsFull review
A heavy-duty 2.7 HP pump for large pools and pads with many water features; a typical backyard pool saves energy with a smaller TriStar VS.
INYOPools $2,203.55$2,203.55
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hayward TriStar XL 2.7 HP for warranty (4-year warranty vs 3-year warranty).
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 ePump 2.7 HP | Hayward TriStar XL 2.7 HP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 56 WEF 7.5, 38% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 54 WEF 7.2, 37% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size |
| Value 25% | 50 no current price (neutral score used) | 31 $2,204 for 2.7 HP ($816 per HP) |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 75 4-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 ePump 2.7 HP | Hayward TriStar XL 2.7 HP | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 1.6 HP | 1.8 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 7.5 kgal/kWh | 7.2 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 | 160 gpm | 200 gpm |
| Pipe size | 2 in | 2.5 in |
| Size (W × D × H) | 11.6 × 30.1 × 15 in | 12.8 × 31.9 × 13.9 in |
| Weight | 66 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 | 4 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: 4 years on residential and 3 years on commercial installs when sold by a Totally Hayward partner (sell sheets); the product page's spec table lists 3 years parts and 3 years labor. Exclusions and other terms at hayward.com/expert; Hayward does not publish separate terms for online buyers. |
| Released | 2019-03 | 2019-01 |