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 XtremepowerUS 1.65 HP Variable Speed rates 3.3 among in-ground ones. The XtremepowerUS 1.5 HP Variable Speed costs $280 less ($379.95 vs $659.95).
XtremepowerUS 1.65 HP Variable Speed
#13 in In-GroundFull review
An efficient, low-cost swap for a Hayward Super Pump-sized single-speed pump on a 230 V circuit, if you don’t need a schedule or app.
Amazon $659.95$659.95
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 | XtremepowerUS 1.65 HP Variable Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 83 WEF 12.2, 161% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 57 WEF 10.2, 39% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size |
| Value 25% | 99 $380 for 1.5 HP ($253 per HP) | 73 $660 for 1.6 HP ($400 per HP) |
| Warranty 15% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
| Controls 15% | 30 Built-in schedule | 0 No schedule, wi-fi or automation link |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| XtremepowerUS 1.5 HP Variable Speed | XtremepowerUS 1.65 HP Variable Speed | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | ||
| Pump type | Above-ground (non-self-priming) | In-ground (self-priming) |
| Motor | Variable speed | Variable speed |
| Rated horsepower (DOE) | 1.5 HP | 1.6 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 0.4 HP | 0.7 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 12.2 kgal/kWh | 10.2 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 4.7 kgal/kWh | 7.4 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
| Pump | ||
| Voltage | - | 230 V |
| Speed range | 1,000 to 3,450 rpm | 1,000 to 3,450 rpm |
| Maximum flow | - | 122 gpm |
| Pipe size | 1.5 in | 2 in |
| Size (W × D × H) | - | 10.7 × 26.8 × 13.8 in |
| Controls | ||
| Built-in schedule | Yes | - |
| Freeze protection | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty terms | - | No warranty terms published on the listing. |
| Also sold as | Splash / CIPU 72526, NORTHFLO PMP-72526 | - |
| Released | 2026-03 | 2026-03 |