For a tight budget or a spare pump, where 1/2 HP flow matters more than a heavy cast iron body.
Amazon $124.95The Little Giant BSP50V is the better sump pump overall, rated 2.9 to 2.6. The Little Giant BSP50V leads on build and value. The Little Giant BSP50V costs $13.02 less ($124.95 vs $137.97).
For a standard pit that needs 1/2 HP lift on a budget.
Amazon $137.97Prices were last checked October 31, 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 Little Giant BSP50V for build (switch fits a narrow pit vs none of the three) and value ($46.28 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($124.95, 2,700 GPH) vs $51.16 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($137.97, 2,697 GPH)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 1/2 HP and up sump pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Little Giant BSP50V | Red Lion RL-SP50T |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 88 $46.28 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($124.95, 2,700 GPH) | 79 $51.16 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($137.97, 2,697 GPH) |
| Flow 30% | 8 2,700 GPH at 10 ft | 8 2,697 GPH at 10 ft |
| Build 20% | 33 switch fits a narrow pit | 0 none of the three |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Little Giant BSP50V | Red Lion RL-SP50T | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Motor | 1/2 HP | 1/2 HP |
| Type | Submersible | Submersible |
| Flow at 10 ft | 2,700 GPH | 2,697 GPH |
| Flow at 0 ft | - | 3,523 GPH |
| Max lift | 26 ft | 26 ft |
| Discharge | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Running current | 6.5 A | 6.5 A |
| Switch and build | ||
| Switch | Vertical float | Tethered float |
| Cast iron housing | No | No |
| Alarm or monitoring | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Cord length | 8 ft | 8 ft |
| Weight | 8.6 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
