For a wet or deep basement on a budget: it pumps as much as pumps costing twice as much.
Amazon $163.25The Wayne CDU800 is the better sump pump overall, rated 3.6 to 3.4. The Wayne CDU800 leads on value. The Wayne HALO50 wins on warranty and build. The Wayne CDU800 costs $236.64 less ($163.25 vs $399.89).
For owners who are often away and want phone alerts and a 10 year warranty in one pump. Buyers who only need flow get the same pumping from the much cheaper CDU800.
Amazon $399.89Prices 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 Wayne CDU800 for value ($42.51 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($163.25, 3,840 GPH) vs $104.14 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($399.89, 3,840 GPH)).
- Choose the Wayne HALO50 for warranty (10-year warranty vs 3-year warranty) and build (switch fits a narrow pit, alarm or Wi-Fi monitoring vs switch fits a narrow pit).
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 | Wayne CDU800 | Wayne HALO50 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 95 $42.51 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($163.25, 3,840 GPH) | 19 $104.14 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($399.89, 3,840 GPH) |
| Flow 30% | 54 3,840 GPH at 10 ft | 54 3,840 GPH at 10 ft |
| Build 20% | 33 switch fits a narrow pit | 67 switch fits a narrow pit, alarm or Wi-Fi monitoring |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 100 10-year warranty |
Specifications
| Wayne CDU800 | Wayne HALO50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Motor | 1/2 HP | 1/2 HP |
| Type | Submersible | Submersible |
| Flow at 10 ft | 3,840 GPH | 3,840 GPH |
| Flow at 0 ft | 5,100 GPH | 5,100 GPH |
| Max lift | 25.5 ft | 25 ft |
| Discharge | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Switch and build | ||
| Switch | Vertical float | Electronic |
| Cast iron housing | No | No |
| Alarm or monitoring | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Cord length | 8 ft | 8 ft |
| Weight | 22 lb | 20 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 10 years |
