Pentair WhisperFlo VST
#1 in Large PoolsFull review
For in-ground pools that need a bit more than a 1.5 HP pump, especially ones replacing an old WhisperFlo, where a simple keypad pump is enough.
Amazon $1,559$1,559
The Pentair WhisperFlo VST is the better pool pump overall, rated 3.7 to 3.5. The Pentair WhisperFlo VST leads on efficiency. The Jandy ePump 2.7 HP wins on warranty and controls.
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)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 Pentair WhisperFlo VST for efficiency (WEF 8.4, 54% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size vs WEF 7.5, 38% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size).
- Choose the Jandy ePump 2.7 HP for warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and controls (Built-in schedule, optional wi-fi module, works with jandy aqualink, pentair intellicenter, pentair easytouch, pentair intellitouch vs Built-in schedule, works with pentair automation (rs-485 kit), relay or digital-input controllers).
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 | Pentair WhisperFlo VST | Jandy ePump 2.7 HP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 88 WEF 8.4, 54% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 56 WEF 7.5, 38% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size |
| Value 25% | 49 $1,559 for 2.6 HP ($600 per HP) | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Controls 15% | 65 Built-in schedule, works with pentair automation (rs-485 kit), relay or digital-input controllers | 85 Built-in schedule, optional wi-fi module, works with jandy aqualink, pentair intellicenter, pentair easytouch, pentair intellitouch |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Pentair WhisperFlo VST | Jandy ePump 2.7 HP | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | ||
| Pump type | In-ground (self-priming) | In-ground (self-priming) |
| Motor | Variable speed | Variable speed |
| Rated horsepower (DOE) | 2.6 HP | 2.7 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 1.6 HP | 1.6 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 8.4 kgal/kWh | 7.5 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 5.5 kgal/kWh | 5.4 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
| Pump | ||
| Voltage | 115/230 V | 115/230 V |
| Speed range | 450 to 3,450 rpm | 600 to 3,450 rpm |
| Maximum flow | 140 gpm | 160 gpm |
| Pipe size | 2 in | 2 in |
| Size (W × D × H) | - | 11.6 × 30.1 × 15 in |
| Weight | 45 lb | 66 lb |
| Controls | ||
| Built-in schedule | Yes | Yes |
| Freeze protection | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | Optional module |
| App | - | iAquaLink |
| Automation compatibility | Pentair automation (RS-485 kit), Relay or digital-input controllers | Jandy AquaLink, Pentair IntelliCenter, Pentair EasyTouch, Pentair IntelliTouch |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Warranty terms | Pentair lists the SuperFlo VS/VST, SuperMax VS and WhisperFlo VST pumps at 2 years (parts and labor when professionally installed from a dealer, pool builder or service company); a qualifying pump + filter + one more Pentair product install extends that to 3 years. Bought online (including EC- part numbers) it is 1 year, parts only. | 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. |
| Released | 2022-03 | 2019-03 |