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 is the better pool pump overall, rated 3.5 to 3.1. The Jandy ePump 2.7 HP leads on efficiency, warranty and controls.
Waterway Power Defender 270
#13 in Large PoolsFull review
A plain, programmable 2.7 HP pump for a large in-ground pool, for owners who want keypad or relay control rather than an app.
Amazon $1,399.99$1,399.99
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 Jandy ePump 2.7 HP for efficiency (WEF 7.5, 38% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size vs WEF 7.3, 29% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size), 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 waterway oasis, jandy aqualink).
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 | Waterway Power Defender 270 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 56 WEF 7.5, 38% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 38 WEF 7.3, 29% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size |
| Value 25% | 50 no current price (neutral score used) | 58 $1,400 for 2.7 HP ($519 per HP) |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
| Controls 15% | 85 Built-in schedule, optional wi-fi module, works with jandy aqualink, pentair intellicenter, pentair easytouch, pentair intellitouch | 65 Built-in schedule, works with waterway oasis, jandy aqualink |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Jandy ePump 2.7 HP | Waterway Power Defender 270 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.5 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 7.5 kgal/kWh | 7.3 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 5.4 kgal/kWh | 5.7 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | No |
| Pump | ||
| Voltage | 115/230 V | 230 V |
| Speed range | 600 to 3,450 rpm | - |
| Maximum flow | 160 gpm | - |
| Pipe size | 2 in | 2 in |
| Size (W × D × H) | 11.6 × 30.1 × 15 in | - |
| Weight | 66 lb | 60 lb |
| Controls | ||
| Built-in schedule | Yes | Yes |
| Freeze protection | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Optional module | No |
| App | iAquaLink | - |
| Automation compatibility | Jandy AquaLink, Pentair IntelliCenter, Pentair EasyTouch, Pentair IntelliTouch | Waterway OASIS, Jandy AquaLink |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 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. | Waterway warranty: Power Defender variable-speed pumps carry a 2-year warranty from the sale date with proof of purchase; claims go through the place of purchase. Freeze damage isn't covered. |
| Released | 2019-03 | - |