Little Giant BSC50V vs Wayne CDU790

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The Wayne CDU790 rates 4.1 among up to 1/3 HP sump pumps; the Little Giant BSC50V rates 3.1 among 1/2 HP and up ones. The Wayne CDU790 costs $32.01 less ($135.96 vs $167.97).

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Little Giant BSC50V vs Wayne CDU790

Scores side by side

These two sit in different size classes (up to 1/3 HP and 1/2 HP and up), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weightWayne CDU790Little Giant BSC50V
Overall rating4.1/53.1/5
Value 30%91 $44.43 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($135.96, 3,060 GPH)71 $55.99 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($167.97, 3,000 GPH)
Flow 30%100 3,060 GPH at 10 ft20 3,000 GPH at 10 ft
Build 20%33 switch fits a narrow pit67 cast iron motor housing, switch fits a narrow pit
Warranty 20%50 3-year warranty25 2-year warranty

Specifications

Wayne CDU790Little Giant BSC50V
Pumping
Motor1/3 HP1/2 HP
TypeSubmersibleSubmersible
Flow at 10 ft3,060 GPH3,000 GPH
Flow at 0 ft4,600 GPH-
Max lift22.5 ft28 ft
Discharge1.5 in1.5 in
Running current-5.3 A
Switch and build
SwitchVertical floatVertical float
Cast iron housingNoYes
Alarm or monitoringNoNo
Wi-FiNoNo
Cord length8 ft10 ft
Weight22 lb20 lb
Warranty3 years2 years

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