Head to head

EHEIM compactON 600 vs EHEIM compactON 3000

Our pick

EHEIM compactON 600

For turning the flow down to suit the tank

Why this one

  • Choose the compactON 600 for an underwater return when you need to adjust the flow mechanically to suit the circuit.1

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EHEIM compactON 600EHEIM compactON 3000

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What EHEIM compactON 3000 offers

The compactON 3000 combines underwater or external installation with manual flow adjustment, so you can choose its location and reduce output as needed.23

2 models / at a glance

Key differences

Every specification ↗
Flow rate · l/h600 l/h4Higher preferred ↑
Maximum head height · m1 m (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)5Higher preferred ↑
Power draw · w7 w (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)5Lower preferred ↓
Flow rate · l/h3,000 l/h6Higher preferred ↑
Maximum head height · m2.7 m (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)7Higher preferred ↑
Power draw · w55 w (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)7Lower preferred ↓

What differs

SpecificationEHEIM compactON 600EHEIM compactON 3000
Flow rate600 l/h43,000 l/h6
Maximum head height1 m (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)52.7 m (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)7
Power draw7 w (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)555 w (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)7
MountingSubmersible only1Both2

More details

SpecificationEHEIM compactON 600EHEIM compactON 3000
Adjustable flowYes1Yes3

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Sources

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