Pool Equipment: Top 3 Compared — Ranked Lab
#1
Intex 28685EG 3000 GPH Sand Filter Pump
~$299
★★★★ 4.5/5
8.8/10 avg
#2
Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi Automatic Robotic
~$699
★★★★ 4.6/5
9.0/10 avg
#3
Solar Sun Rings W3SP2303VSP MaxFlo VS Variable Speed Pool Pump
~$179
★★★★ 4.4/5
8.6/10 avg

Intex 28685EG 3000 GPH Sand Filter Pump vs Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi Automatic Robotic vs Solar Sun Rings W3SP2303VSP MaxFlo VS Variable Speed Pool Pump

MetricPumpRoboticPump
Quality9.2/10
9.4/10 Best
9.0/10
Features8.9/10
9.1/10 Best
8.7/10
Ease of Use8.7/10
8.9/10 Best
8.5/10
Value8.5/10
8.7/10 Best
8.3/10
Price~$299~$699~$179
Rating4.5/54.6/54.4/5

Score Breakdown

Quality
Robotic
9.4
Pump
9.2
Pump
9.0
Features
Robotic
9.1
Pump
8.9
Pump
8.7
Ease of Use
Robotic
8.9
Pump
8.7
Pump
8.5
Value
Robotic
8.7
Pump
8.5
Pump
8.3

Strengths & Weaknesses

Intex 28685EG 3000 GPH Sand Filter Pump
Strength

Strongest in quality with 9.2/10

Intex 28685EG 3000 GPH Sand Filter Pump
Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.5/10

Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi Automatic Robotic
Strength

Strongest in quality with 9.4/10

Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi Automatic Robotic
Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.7/10

Solar Sun Rings W3SP2303VSP MaxFlo VS Variable Speed Pool Pump
Strength

Strongest in quality with 9.0/10

Solar Sun Rings W3SP2303VSP MaxFlo VS Variable Speed Pool Pump
Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.3/10

Our Verdict
Intex 28685EG 3000 GPH Sand Filter Pump

If top-line performance matters most, the Intex 28685EG 3000 GPH Sand Filter Pump is the clear choice. For those on a tighter budget, the Solar Sun Rings W3SP2303VSP MaxFlo VS Variable Speed Pool Pump offers solid all-around performance at a lower price point.

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