[e46er]

best is hard.

I run jebao power heads, not because I cant afford the vortechs, mainly i just cant justify $500 for a single powerhead. esp. when I read about people having to replace the wet sides the dry sides the drivers ect. if my $90 jebaos last a year Im happy.
Im not trying to start a debate whether the vortech is a better pump, Im sure it is but myself i don't think its 5 times better or 5 times more durable.
at the end of the day they both move water and can do it in constant flow mode random mode and on/off creating a wave. good enough for me. Id rather take the extra savings and do multiple hobbies instead of dumping all my disposable cash on my fish tank, like whistler bike park season passes for example!!!