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Above Ground Pool Pumps

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23 above ground pool pumps from Vivohome, XtremepowerUS, Intex and more. Most cost $156 to $799, and half cost less than $231.

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.

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
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
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
as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details
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
as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
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
as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
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 - Details
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 - Details
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
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
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
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
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
as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - Details
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
as of 11/04/2026 05:36 PST - Details
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 - Details
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
as of 11/04/2026 05:36 PST - Details
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
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
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
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
Hayward

1.1 Horsepower, Above-ground, Sand

+21 inch sand filter for above-ground pools
+1.1 HP PowerFlo Matrix pump included
+Complete filtration system in one package
$919.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:21 PST - Details
Intex

2800 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand

+Sand filter for low-maintenance filtration
+2,800 GPH flow rate
+Built for above-ground pools
No price recorded yet.
Hayward

Above-ground, Sand

+18 inch sand filter for above-ground pools
+Includes a 0.85 HP pool pump
+Complete filtration system in one package
$839.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:21 PST - Details
Bestway

Above-ground, Sand

+Sand filter pump for above-ground pool filtration
+Compact 30.5 x 30.5 x 62 cm footprint
+Designed for above-ground pool use
$239.37
as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details
Vivohome

2087 Flow rate, In-ground and above-ground, Sand

+Sand filter system with timer
+Includes a 7-way valve
+Fits in-ground and above-ground pools up to 10,000 gallons
$541.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - Details

Compare specs

pool pumpHorsepowerFlow ratePool typeFilter (pump and filter combos)Spec scorePrice
2800Above-groundSandn/a$223.59
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
2650Above-groundSandn/a$343.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
0.753500Above-groundSand7.9$189.90
as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details
0.333000Above-groundSand7.6$149.90
as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details
3000Above-groundSandn/a$417.96
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
3000Above-groundSandn/a$355.98
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
1500Above-groundSandn/a$190.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details
Above-groundSandn/a$174.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Above-groundSandn/a$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - Details
1.54980Above-groundSand9.4$764.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:40 PST - Details

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