Above Ground Pool Pumps

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6 above ground pool pumps from Vivohome, XtremepowerUS, Intex and more. Most cost $250 to $1,079, and half cost less than $442.

Pool pumps and pump and filter combos whose title names an above-ground pool.

We do not pick by hand: a pool pump is here because its listed specs pass the checks.

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~~

as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details

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

as of 11/04/2026 05:36 PST - Details

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

as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details

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 - Details

Doheny's

1 Horsepower, 115V, Above-ground, Cartridge

+Extra-large 70 sq ft cartridge filter

+1 HP pump for above-ground pools

+Non-woven cartridge included

$484.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:41 PST - Details

Hayward

1.1 Horsepower, Above-ground, Cartridge

+Complete cartridge filter and pump system

+1.1 HP motor for above-ground pools

+Cartridge filter for simpler filter cleaning

$1,079.00

as of 11/03/2026 23:21 PST - Details

Compare specs

Horsepower	Flow rate	Pool type	Filter (pump and filter combos)	Spec score	Price
	1000	Above-ground	Cartridge	n/a	$74.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details
1		In-ground and above-ground	Cartridge	n/a	$599.99 as of 11/04/2026 05:36 PST - Details
	1800	Above-ground	Cartridge	n/a	$249.95 as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
0.9	2700	Above-ground	Cartridge	7.9	$399.99 as of 11/04/2026 13:40 PST - Details
1		Above-ground	Cartridge	n/a	$484.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:41 PST - Details
1.1		Above-ground	Cartridge	n/a	$1,079.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:21 PST - Details

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