VevorSpec score 9.4
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
as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.4
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 14 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 8 here
+5280 flow rate: only 1 of 9 here have a higher flow rate
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VevorSpec score 8.4
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.4
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 14 Pool Pumps on this page+3500 flow rate: 6 of the 9 here have a lower flow rate
−0.75 horsepower: 4 of the 8 here have a higher horsepower
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VevorSpec score 7.9
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.9
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 14 Pool Pumps on this page+3000 flow rate: 5 of the 9 here have a lower flow rate
−0.33 horsepower: 7 of the 8 here have a higher horsepower
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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
as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Sand filter system for above-ground pools
+Compatible with pools from 300 to 11,200 gallons
Compared with the 14 Pool Pumps on this page−1500 flow rate: 8 of the 9 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
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - DetailsProduct details
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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 9.5
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
as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
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 14 Pool Pumps on this page+6027 flow rate: the highest flow rate of the 9 here
+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 8 here
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XtremepowerUSSpec score 8.1
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
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 14 Pool Pumps on this page−0.75 horsepower: 4 of the 8 here have a higher horsepower
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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
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 14 Pool Pumps on this page−2400 flow rate: 5 of the 9 here have a higher flow rate
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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
as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - DetailsProduct details
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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
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 14 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 8 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
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2400 GPH flow rate for above-ground pools
+Sand filter system with multi-port valve
+Self-priming pump design
Compared with the 14 Pool Pumps on this page−2400 flow rate: 5 of the 9 here have a higher flow rate
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XtremepowerUSSpec score 8.1
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
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 14 Pool Pumps on this page−2400 flow rate: 5 of the 9 here have a higher flow rate
−0.75 horsepower: 4 of the 8 here have a higher horsepower
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Doheny's
1 Horsepower, 115V, Above-ground
+1 horsepower: 4 of the 8 here have a lower horsepower
$174.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:41 PST - DetailsProduct details
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