Pool Pumps under $250

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11 pool pumps under $250 from XtremepowerUS, Intex, Doheny's and more. Most cost $156 to $239, and half cost less than $180.

VevorSpec score 8.2

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

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

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

XtremepowerUSSpec score 8.0

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

SwimlineSpec score 7.8

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

XtremepowerUSSpec score 8.0

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

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

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

Compare specs

Flow rate	Pool type	Filter (pump and filter combos)	Spec score	Price
3500	Above-ground	Sand	8.2	$189.90 as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details
2800	Above-ground	Sand	n/a	$223.59 as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
1500	Above-ground	Sand	n/a	$190.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details
	Above-ground	Sand	n/a	$174.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
	Above-ground	Sand	n/a	$169.99 as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - Details
2460	Above-ground	Sand	8.0	$169.95 as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
2400	Above-ground	Sand	n/a	$179.95 as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
2400	Above-ground	Sand	7.8	$239.96 as of 11/04/2026 05:36 PST - Details
2400	Above-ground	Sand	8.0	$155.95 as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
2400	Above-ground	Sand	n/a	$155.95 as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details

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