Worth it over the plain 1.85 DV only if you want the two auxiliary relays to switch a chlorinator or booster pump.
Amazon $1,739
A mid-size TriStar for typical in-ground pools, best for owners who want phone schedules over Bluetooth without an automation system.
- 1.9 HPRated power
- 8.5WEF
- 38% aboveAbove ENERGY STAR minimum
- 115/230 VVoltage
- 139 gpmMax flow
- 3 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 27, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Runs on 115 or 230 V, so it swaps in for most old pumps
- Schedules and speeds from a phone over Bluetooth with no automation system to buy
- Big 137 cu in strainer basket needs emptying less often
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No keypad: schedules must be set in the OmniX app
- Doesn’t connect to Pentair or Jandy automation
- Remote access from away needs the extra OmniX Gateway
The Hayward TriStar VS 800 family
Every Hayward TriStar VS 800 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own pool type.
| Model | Rated power | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward TriStar VS 810 | 1.2 HP | 3.3/5 | - |
| Hayward TriStar VS 815 (this one) | 1.9 HP | 3.2/5 | $2,089.99 |
| Hayward TriStar VS 820 | 2.2 HP | 3.4/5 | - |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its pool type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | VSP32815 / W3VSP32815 |
|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | |
| Pump type | In-ground (self-priming) |
| Motor | Variable speed |
| Rated horsepower (DOE) | 1.9 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 1.2 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 8.5 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 6.1 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| Pump | |
| Voltage | 115/230 V |
| Speed range | 600 to 3,450 rpm |
| Maximum flow | 139 gpm |
| Pipe size | 2 in |
| Size (W × D × H) | 11.5 × 25.5 × 13.5 in |
| Controls | |
| Built-in schedule | Yes |
| Freeze protection | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Optional module |
| App | Hayward OmniX |
| Automation compatibility | Hayward OmniX |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Warranty terms | Sold only through pool pros: 3 years parts when sold by a Totally Hayward partner (sell sheet); the product page lists 3 years parts and 1 year labor. Exclusions and other terms at hayward.com/expert. |
| Released | 2024-12 |
Alternatives in this pool type
Jandy’s dual-voltage pick for medium pools and small water features, replacing single-speed pumps up to 1.5 HP.
Amazon $1,797.96A dual-voltage 1.5 HP pump for owners replacing an old single-speed pump themselves, with a long warranty that does not require a dealer.
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