Head to head
EHEIM universal 300 vs EHEIM compactON 600
Our pick
EHEIM universal 300
Return Pumps
Why this one
- Install the universal 300 underwater or outside the water, whichever placement fits your sump and plumbing.1
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What EHEIM compactON 600 offers
Choose the compactON 600 for an underwater setup when you want to turn the flow down mechanically; its headline rating is 600 L/h.23
2 models / at a glance
Key differences
What differs
| Specification | EHEIM universal 300 | EHEIM compactON 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Flow rate | 300 l/h4 | 600 l/h3 |
| Mounting | Both1 | Submersible only2 |
More details
| Specification | EHEIM universal 300 | EHEIM compactON 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum head height | 1.2 m4 | 1 m (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)5 |
| Power draw | 5 w4 | 7 w (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)5 |
| Adjustable flow | Not published | Yes2 |
| Hose fitting size | 11 mm4 | Not published |