BLACK+DECKER VS Above-Ground 1.5 HP
#2 in Above-GroundFull review
A Wi-Fi variable-speed pump for above-ground pools, for owners who want app scheduling and a long warranty.
Amazon $650$650
3.5/5
A budget two-speed pump with a scheduling remote, for above-ground pool owners who want hands-off speed changes for little money.
- 2 HPRated power
- 7WEF
- 112% aboveAbove ENERGY STAR minimum
- 230 VVoltage
Check price at Amazon$269.99
Price checked October 27, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- RF remote with a screen sets a four-segment speed schedule from the house
- Rated more efficient (WEF 7.0) than most two-speed above-ground pumps
- Low price
Cons
- Two speeds only, less efficient than variable-speed pumps
- No published warranty term or spec sheet
- No Wi-Fi or app
- The 230 V pump ships without a plug, so it needs wiring
The VIVOHOME Dual Speed family
Every VIVOHOME Dual Speed model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own pool type.
| Model | Rated power | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIVOHOME 1.5 HP Dual Speed VH1895 | 1.5 HP | 3.3/5 | $239.99 |
| VIVOHOME 2 HP Dual Speed VH1896 (this one) | 2 HP | 3.5/5 | $269.99 |
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 | VH1896 |
|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | |
| Pump type | Above-ground (non-self-priming) |
| Motor | Two speed |
| Rated horsepower (DOE) | 2 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 1.7 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 7 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 3.3 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | No |
| Pump | |
| Voltage | 230 V |
| Sound level | 65 dB(A) |
| Controls | |
| Built-in schedule | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
Alternatives in this pool type
Doheny's Pool Pro VS
#3 in Above-GroundFull review
A variable-speed above-ground pump with a built-in schedule, for Doheny’s shoppers outside California.
Amazon $451.99$451.99
VIVOHOME 1.5 HP Dual Speed VH1895
#5 in Above-GroundFull review
A budget two-speed pump with a scheduling remote, for above-ground pool owners who want hands-off speed changes for little money.
Amazon $239.99$239.99
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