XtremepowerUS 1.5 HP Variable Speed
#1 in Above-GroundFull review
A low-cost, ENERGY STAR variable-speed pump for above-ground pools, for buyers who want the efficiency without paying for a big brand.
Amazon $379.95$379.95
The XtremepowerUS 1.5 HP Variable Speed rates 4.0 among above-ground pool pumps; the Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF 1.5 HP rates 3.4 among in-ground ones. The XtremepowerUS 1.5 HP Variable Speed costs $911.10 less ($379.95 vs $1,291.05).
Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF 1.5 HP
#6 in In-GroundFull review
For ordinary in-ground pools replacing a 1 to 1.5 HP pump, by owners who want app control and constant-flow filtering built into the pump.
Amazon $1,291.05$1,291.05
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different pool type classes (above-ground and in-ground), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own pool type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | XtremepowerUS 1.5 HP Variable Speed | Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF 1.5 HP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 83 WEF 12.2, 161% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 55 WEF 9.4, 37% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size |
| Value 25% | 99 $380 for 1.5 HP ($253 per HP) | 28 $1,291 for 1.5 HP ($861 per HP) |
| Warranty 15% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 3-year warranty |
| Controls 15% | 30 Built-in schedule | 100 Built-in schedule, built-in wi-fi, works with pentair intellicenter, pentair easytouch, pentair intellitouch |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 55 dB(A) |
Specifications
| XtremepowerUS 1.5 HP Variable Speed | Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF 1.5 HP | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | ||
| Pump type | Above-ground (non-self-priming) | In-ground (self-priming) |
| Motor | Variable speed | Variable speed |
| Rated horsepower (DOE) | 1.5 HP | 1.5 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 0.4 HP | 0.9 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 12.2 kgal/kWh | 9.4 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 4.7 kgal/kWh | 6.8 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
| Pump | ||
| Voltage | - | 115/230 V |
| Speed range | 1,000 to 3,450 rpm | 400 to 4,000 rpm |
| Maximum flow | - | 115 gpm |
| Pipe size | 1.5 in | 2 in |
| Sound level | - | 55 dB(A) |
| Size (W × D × H) | - | 24.9 × 11.7 × 12 in |
| Weight | - | 48 lb |
| Controls | ||
| Built-in schedule | Yes | Yes |
| Freeze protection | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | Built in |
| App | - | Pentair Pool |
| Automation compatibility | - | Pentair IntelliCenter, Pentair EasyTouch, Pentair IntelliTouch |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | - | 3 years |
| Warranty terms | - | Pentair lists the IntelliFlo3 VSF and IntelliPro3 VSF at 3 years, parts and labor when professionally installed from a dealer, pool builder or service company. Bought online it is 1 year, parts only. |
| Also sold as | Splash / CIPU 72526, NORTHFLO PMP-72526 | Sta-Rite IntelliPro3 VSF 1.5 HP (013065 / 013066 / 013067 / 013068) |
| Released | 2026-03 | 2023-02 |