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Pool Cleaners under $300

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8 pool cleaners under $300 from XtremepowerUS and Zodiac. Most cost $220 to $279, and half cost less than $245.

Intex

Above-ground

+Includes an automatic pool vacuum cleaner with the pool package
+Designed for above-ground pools up to the stated size
+Saltwater pool system that uses salt to sanitize the water
$231.88
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Baracuda

Suction-side, Above-ground

+Suction-side design runs on existing pool filtration
+Built for above-ground pools
+Automatic operation with no manual steering needed
−Suction-side models depend on the pump and filter for debris pickup
$240.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:36 PST - Details
XtremepowerUS

Suction-side, In-ground

+Suction-side automatic sweeper for in-ground pools
+Includes a 39 ft hose for reaching across the pool
+Automatic sweeping operation without manual steering
$249.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
Zodiac

Pressure-side, Above-ground

+Pressure-side design runs on pool pump flow
+Designed for above-ground vinyl pools
+Automatic cleaning without manual vacuuming
$215.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
Pentair

Suction-side, Above-ground

+Suction-side design for above-ground pools
+Automatic cleaning without manual vacuuming
+Compact unit suited to smaller above-ground pools
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
XtremepowerUS

Suction-side, In-ground

+Suction-side automatic sweeper for in-ground pools
+Includes a 39 ft hose for reaching across the pool
+Automatic sweeping operation without manual steering
$249.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details

Compare specs

pool cleanerTypePool typeSpec scorePrice
Above-groundn/a$231.88
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Suction-sideAbove-groundn/a$240.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:36 PST - Details
Suction-sideIn-groundn/a$249.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
Pressure-sideAbove-groundn/a$215.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
n/a$279.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
n/a$279.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:08 PST - Details
Suction-sideAbove-groundn/a$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Suction-sideIn-groundn/a$249.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details

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