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
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Spec score8.2
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 15 Pool Pumps on this page+3500 flow rate: only 2 of 11 here have a higher flow rate
−0.75 horsepower: 4 of the 8 here have a higher horsepower
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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
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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 15 Pool Pumps on this page+2800 flow rate: 7 of the 11 here have a lower 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 15 Pool Pumps on this page−1500 flow rate: 10 of the 11 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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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
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Spec score8.0
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 15 Pool Pumps on this page+2460 flow rate: 6 of the 11 here have a lower flow rate
−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
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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 15 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: only 1 of 8 here have a higher horsepower
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
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 15 Pool Pumps on this page−0.45 horsepower: 7 of the 8 here have a higher horsepower
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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 15 Pool Pumps on this page−1800 flow rate: 9 of the 11 here have a higher flow rate
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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 15 Pool Pumps on this page+1.5 horsepower: only 1 of 8 here have a higher horsepower
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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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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
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Spec score8.0
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 15 Pool Pumps on this page−0.75 horsepower: 4 of the 8 here have a higher horsepower
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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
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VevorSpec score 9.5
Single speed, 2 Horsepower, 115V, 6090 Flow rate
+6090 flow rate: the highest flow rate of the 11 here
+2 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 8 here
$159.90
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