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Pool Pumps under $300

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13 pool pumps under $300 from Vivohome, XtremepowerUS, Intex and more. Most cost $224 to $291, and half cost less than $240.

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
VivohomeSpec score 9.2

Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 115V, In-ground and above-ground

+Variable speed control for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Runs on standard 115V household power
$251.99-10%Was: $279.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - Details
SwimlineSpec score 7.5

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

Dual speed, 230V, 5820 Flow rate, In-ground

+5820 GPH flow rate for in-ground pools
+Dual speed settings for adjustable flow
+230V motor for in-ground pool use
$259.95
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
XtremepowerUSSpec score 8.6

Dual speed, 2 Horsepower, 230V, 5820 Flow rate

+2 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 7 here
+5820 flow rate: only 1 of 8 here have a higher flow rate
$299.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
VivohomeSpec score 8.7

2 Horsepower, 115V and 230V, 6800 Flow rate, In-ground and above-ground

+6800 flow rate: the highest flow rate of the 8 here
+2 horsepower: the highest horsepower of the 7 here
$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - Details
VevorSpec score 8.0

1 Horsepower, 4400 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand

+4400 flow rate: 4 of the 8 here have a lower flow rate
−1 horsepower: 4 of the 7 here have a higher horsepower
$249.90
as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details
XtremepowerUSSpec score 7.7

0.75 Horsepower, 3100 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand

−0.75 horsepower: 5 of the 7 here have a higher horsepower
$239.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 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
n/a$235.26
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
1.5In-ground and above-ground9.2$251.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - Details
0.452400Above-groundSand7.5$239.96
as of 11/04/2026 05:36 PST - Details
1800Above-groundCartridgen/a$249.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
1.5Above-groundn/a$215.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:41 PST - Details
5820In-groundn/a$259.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
Above-groundSandn/a$239.37
as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details
Sandn/a$291.62
as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details
25820In-ground8.6$299.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details

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