Bestway
1000 Flow rate, Above-ground, Cartridge
+Cartridge filter for simpler filter cleaning
+Compatible with pools from 300 to 5,100 gallons
$74.99-17%List: $89.99
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Pros+Cartridge filter for simpler filter cleaning
+Compatible with pools from 300 to 5,100 gallons
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page−1000 flow rate: 19 of the 20 here have a higher flow rate
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Intex
2800 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand
+Sand filter for low-maintenance filtration
+2,800 GPH flow rate
+Built for above-ground pools
$223.59-15%List: $259.99
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Pros+Sand filter for low-maintenance filtration
+2,800 GPH flow rate
+Built for above-ground pools
+14-inch filter tank included
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page+2800 flow rate: 11 of the 20 here have a lower flow rate
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Intex
2650 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand
+Rated at 2,650 gallons per hour flow
+Sand filter design for above-ground pool filtration
+Includes a 16-inch filter tank
$343.99-11%List: $387.89
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Pros+Rated at 2,650 gallons per hour flow
+Sand filter design for above-ground pool filtration
+Includes a 16-inch filter tank
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page−2650 flow rate: 10 of the 20 here have a higher flow rate
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VevorSpec score 8.6
Single speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 115V, 5280 Flow rate
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Runs on standard 115V household power
+43 ft maximum head for higher water lift
−Single speed runs at one fixed output
−Only suited to above-ground pools
$149.90
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Spec score8.6
Pros+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Runs on standard 115V household power
+43 ft maximum head for higher water lift
Cons−Single speed runs at one fixed output
−Only suited to above-ground pools
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 19 here
+5280 flow rate: only 1 of 20 here have a higher flow rate
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VevorSpec score 7.9
0.75 Horsepower, 3500 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand
+3/4 HP motor for above-ground pool filtration
+Sand filter system with 3500 GPH flow rate
+Designed for above-ground pool use
−Requires a sand filter media refill over time
$189.90
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Spec score7.9
Pros+3/4 HP motor for above-ground pool filtration
+Sand filter system with 3500 GPH flow rate
+Designed for above-ground pool use
+14 inch filter size
Cons−Requires a sand filter media refill over time
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page+3500 flow rate: only 3 of 20 here have a higher flow rate
−0.75 horsepower: 14 of the 19 here have a higher horsepower
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VevorSpec score 7.6
0.33 Horsepower, 3000 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand
+1/3 HP motor for smaller above-ground pools
+Sand filter system with 12 inch filter
+Listed for above-ground pools up to 15000 gallons
−Only suited to above-ground pools
−Lower 1/3 HP motor than many pool pumps
$149.90
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Spec score7.6
Pros+1/3 HP motor for smaller above-ground pools
+Sand filter system with 12 inch filter
+Listed for above-ground pools up to 15000 gallons
Cons−Only suited to above-ground pools
−Lower 1/3 HP motor than many pool pumps
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page+3000 flow rate: only 4 of 20 here have a higher flow rate
−0.33 horsepower: 18 of the 19 here have a higher horsepower
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Swimline
Dual speed, 1 Horsepower, In-ground and above-ground, Cartridge
+Dual 2-speed operation for flow control
+1 HP motor for standard pool circulation
+Cartridge filter with 70 sq ft filtration area
−Cartridge filters need periodic element cleaning
$599.99
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Pros+Dual 2-speed operation for flow control
+1 HP motor for standard pool circulation
+Cartridge filter with 70 sq ft filtration area
+Works in both in-ground and above-ground pools
Cons−Cartridge filters need periodic element cleaning
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VevorSpec score 9.5
Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 230V, In-ground and above-ground
+Variable speed control for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Includes a filter basket
$445.90
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Spec score9.5
Pros+Variable speed control for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Includes a filter basket
+Works in in-ground and above-ground pools
+Runs on 220-240V power
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 19 here
+Variable speed: only 3 of 35 here have one
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Intex
3000 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand
+3,000 GPH flow rate
+Sand filter for low-maintenance filtration
+Built for above-ground pools
$417.96
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Pros+3,000 GPH flow rate
+Sand filter for low-maintenance filtration
+Built for above-ground pools
+Includes 50 lb of OptiFlow sand
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page+3000 flow rate: only 4 of 20 here have a higher flow rate
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Intex
3000 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand
+Sand filter for low-maintenance filtration
+Built for above-ground pools
+16-inch filter tank included
$355.98
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Pros+Sand filter for low-maintenance filtration
+Built for above-ground pools
+16-inch filter tank included
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page+3000 flow rate: only 4 of 20 here have a higher flow rate
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Bestway
1500 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand
+Sand filter system for above-ground pools
+Compatible with pools from 300 to 11,200 gallons
$190.99
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Pros+Sand filter system for above-ground pools
+Compatible with pools from 300 to 11,200 gallons
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page−1500 flow rate: 18 of the 20 here have a higher flow rate
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Intex
115V, Above-ground, Sand
+Sand filter for low-maintenance filtration
+Built for above-ground pools
+Includes a GFCI for electrical safety
$174.99-32%Was: $259.00
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Vivohome
Above-ground, Sand
+Sand filter system suits above-ground pool filtration
+Rated for pools up to 15,000 gallons
+Designed specifically for above-ground pool setups
−Sand filter needs periodic backwashing and sand replacement
$169.99-26%List: $229.98
as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Sand filter system suits above-ground pool filtration
+Rated for pools up to 15,000 gallons
+Designed specifically for above-ground pool setups
Cons−Sand filter needs periodic backwashing and sand replacement
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VivohomeSpec score 8.7
1.5 Horsepower, 115V, 6027 Flow rate, In-ground and above-ground
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Runs on standard 115V household power
+Includes an ON/OFF switch
−Single speed runs at one fixed output
$179.99-25%List: $239.00
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Spec score8.7
Pros+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Runs on standard 115V household power
+Includes an ON/OFF switch
+Works in in-ground and above-ground pools
Cons−Single speed runs at one fixed output
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page+6027 flow rate: the highest flow rate of the 20 here
+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 19 here
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Blue WaveSpec score 9.4
Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 4980 Flow rate, Above-ground
+Variable-speed 1.5 HP pump for adjustable operation
+22 in polyethylene sand filter tank
+Sand filter system designed for above-ground pools
$764.99-15%List: $899.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:40 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.4
Pros+Variable-speed 1.5 HP pump for adjustable operation
+22 in polyethylene sand filter tank
+Sand filter system designed for above-ground pools
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 19 here
+Variable speed: only 3 of 35 here have one
+4980 flow rate: only 2 of 20 here have a higher flow rate
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VivohomeSpec score 9.5
Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 115V, In-ground and above-ground
+Variable speed control for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Runs on standard 115V household power
$251.99-10%Was: $279.99
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Spec score9.5
Pros+Variable speed control for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Runs on standard 115V household power
+Offers 1.5 and 2 inch inlet sizes
+Works in in-ground and above-ground pools
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 19 here
+Variable speed: only 3 of 35 here have one
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Vivohome
Above-ground, Sand
+Sand filter pump for above-ground pools
+12 inch sand filter size
+Compatible with pools up to 11,000 gallons
$149.99-21%List: $189.99
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XtremepowerUSSpec score 7.8
0.75 Horsepower, 2460 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand
+3/4 HP motor for above-ground pool circulation
+2460 GPH flow rate for above-ground pools
+Includes a timer and 4-way valve
$169.95-6%Was: $179.95
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Spec score7.8
Pros+3/4 HP motor for above-ground pool circulation
+2460 GPH flow rate for above-ground pools
+Includes a timer and 4-way valve
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page−0.75 horsepower: 14 of the 19 here have a higher horsepower
−2460 flow rate: 11 of the 20 here have a higher flow rate
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XtremepowerUS
2400 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand
+12 inch sand filter pump for above-ground pools
+2400 GPH flow rate for circulation
+Rated for pools up to 10,000 gallons
$179.95-5%Was: $189.95
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Pros+12 inch sand filter pump for above-ground pools
+2400 GPH flow rate for circulation
+Rated for pools up to 10,000 gallons
+Includes a pressure gauge for monitoring
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page−2400 flow rate: 12 of the 20 here have a higher flow rate
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XtremepowerUS
Dual speed, 1.5 Horsepower, Above-ground
+1.5 HP motor for above-ground pool circulation
+Dual speed settings for adjustable flow
+Designed for above-ground swimming pools
−Dual speed rather than variable speed control
$194.95
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Pros+1.5 HP motor for above-ground pool circulation
+Dual speed settings for adjustable flow
+Designed for above-ground swimming pools
+High flow swimming pump with 1.5 inch connection
Cons−Dual speed rather than variable speed control
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 19 here
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SwimlineSpec score 7.6
0.45 Horsepower, 2400 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand
+2400 GPH flow rate for above-ground circulation
+4-way multi-port valve for filter function control
+Compact 14-inch sand filter for small pools
−Lower flow suits only smaller above-ground pools
$239.96
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Spec score7.6
Pros+2400 GPH flow rate for above-ground circulation
+4-way multi-port valve for filter function control
+Compact 14-inch sand filter for small pools
+Low 0.45 HP motor for lower power draw
Cons−Lower flow suits only smaller above-ground pools
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page−0.45 horsepower: 17 of the 19 here have a higher horsepower
−2400 flow rate: 12 of the 20 here have a higher flow rate
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XtremepowerUS
1800 Flow rate, Above-ground, Cartridge
+Cartridge filter system for above-ground pools
+1800 GPH flow rate for smaller pools
+Includes complete filtration pump system
−Lower 1800 GPH flow than sand filter models
$249.95
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Pros+Cartridge filter system for above-ground pools
+1800 GPH flow rate for smaller pools
+Includes complete filtration pump system
Cons−Lower 1800 GPH flow than sand filter models
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page−1800 flow rate: 17 of the 20 here have a higher flow rate
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Pentair
1 Horsepower, Above-ground, Sand
+Complete sand filter and pump system included
+1 HP pump for standard above-ground pools
+Designed specifically for above-ground pool use
−Sand filter requires periodic backwashing maintenance
$799.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Complete sand filter and pump system included
+1 HP pump for standard above-ground pools
+Designed specifically for above-ground pool use
Cons−Sand filter requires periodic backwashing maintenance
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Swimline
Dual speed, 1 Horsepower, Above-ground, Sand
+Complete system with tank, base, pump and slide
+Dual 2-speed operation for flow control
+1 HP motor for standard above-ground circulation
−Sand filter requires periodic backwashing maintenance
$679.99
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Pros+Complete system with tank, base, pump and slide
+Dual 2-speed operation for flow control
+1 HP motor for standard above-ground circulation
+24-inch sand filter tank
Cons−Sand filter requires periodic backwashing maintenance
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Blue WaveSpec score 7.9
Single speed, 0.9 Horsepower, 115V, 2700 Flow rate
+Pump and filter combo in one package
+Cartridge filter with 90 sq ft filter area
+Single-speed 0.9 HP pump
−Single-speed pump offers no adjustable flow settings
$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:40 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.9
Pros+Pump and filter combo in one package
+Cartridge filter with 90 sq ft filter area
+Single-speed 0.9 HP pump
Cons−Single-speed pump offers no adjustable flow settings
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page+2700 flow rate: 10 of the 20 here have a lower flow rate
−0.9 horsepower: 13 of the 19 here have a higher horsepower
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Doheny's
1.5 Horsepower, 115V, Above-ground
+1.5 HP motor rated at 83 GPM flow
+Stainless steel shaft for durability
+Reinforced construction for longer service
$215.99
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Pros+1.5 HP motor rated at 83 GPM flow
+Stainless steel shaft for durability
+Reinforced construction for longer service
+Runs on 115V household power
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 19 here
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XtremepowerUS
2400 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand
+2400 GPH flow rate for above-ground pools
+Sand filter system with multi-port valve
+Self-priming pump design
$155.95
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Pros+2400 GPH flow rate for above-ground pools
+Sand filter system with multi-port valve
+Self-priming pump design
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page−2400 flow rate: 12 of the 20 here have a higher flow rate
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XtremepowerUSSpec score 7.8
0.75 Horsepower, 2400 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand
+3/4 HP motor for above-ground pool circulation
+2400 GPH flow rate for above-ground pools
+Includes a 4-way multi-port valve
$155.95
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Spec score7.8
Pros+3/4 HP motor for above-ground pool circulation
+2400 GPH flow rate for above-ground pools
+Includes a 4-way multi-port valve
Compared with the 35 Pool Pumps on this page−0.75 horsepower: 14 of the 19 here have a higher horsepower
−2400 flow rate: 12 of the 20 here have a higher flow rate
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