Best Above Ground Pool Pumps Updated May 2025

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Best Above Ground Pool Pumps
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

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10.0

AQUASTRONG 14in Sand Filter Pump for Above Ground Pool with Timer, 2/3 HP Pool Pumps Above Ground 3000 GPH for Pools up to 1300...
Water pressure
Filter quality
Functionality
Build quality
Ease of setup
Quietness
Picked by 322 people this week!
Picked by 322 people this week!

10.0

1
AQUASTRONG 14in Sand Filter Pump for Above Ground Pool with Timer, 2/3 HP Pool Pumps Above Ground 3000 GPH for Pools up to 1300...
Water pressure
Filter quality
Functionality
Build quality
Ease of setup
Quietness

9.8

2

9.8

Intex 26651EG 3,000 GPH Above Ground Pool Sand Filter Pump with Automatic Timer
Works great
Ease of installation
Value for money
Water clarity
Cleanliness

9.8

2
Intex 26651EG 3,000 GPH Above Ground Pool Sand Filter Pump with Automatic Timer
Works great
Ease of installation
Value for money
Water clarity
Cleanliness

9.6

3

9.6

VEVOR Swimming Pool Pump 1.5HP 115V 1100W, Single Speed Pumps for Above Ground, Powerful Pool Pumps with Strainer Filter Basket...
Value for money
Pump functionality
Ease of installation
Power
Water flow

9.6

3
VEVOR Swimming Pool Pump 1.5HP 115V 1100W, Single Speed Pumps for Above Ground, Powerful Pool Pumps with Strainer Filter Basket...
Value for money
Pump functionality
Ease of installation
Power
Water flow

9.4

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9.4

Oswerpon Pool Pump Above Ground/Inground, 2 HP 6900GPH Powerful Selfpriming Pool Pumps for 15,000-31,000 Gallons Pools, Dual Vo...
Pump quality
Ease of installation
Noise level
Value for money

9.4

4
Oswerpon Pool Pump Above Ground/Inground, 2 HP 6900GPH Powerful Selfpriming Pool Pumps for 15,000-31,000 Gallons Pools, Dual Vo...
Pump quality
Ease of installation
Noise level
Value for money

9.3

5

9.3

KimFilter Pro Series 1000 GPH Above Ground Pool Filter Pump, Powerful Pool Cartridge Filter Pump, Water Circulation and Filtrat...
Value for money
Flow
Ease of installation
Cleanliness
Build quality
Filter replacement

9.3

5
KimFilter Pro Series 1000 GPH Above Ground Pool Filter Pump, Powerful Pool Cartridge Filter Pump, Water Circulation and Filtrat...
Value for money
Flow
Ease of installation
Cleanliness
Build quality
Filter replacement

9.2

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9.2

Intex SX2100 Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump for Above Ground Pools: 2100 GPH Pump Flow Rate – Improved Circulation and Filtrati...
Works great
Ease of installation
Value for money
Water clarity
Cleanliness

9.2

6
Intex SX2100 Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump for Above Ground Pools: 2100 GPH Pump Flow Rate – Improved Circulation and Filtrati...
Works great
Ease of installation
Value for money
Water clarity
Cleanliness

9.1

7

9.1

Doheny's 1.5 HP Above Ground Swimming Pool Pump | 115V, 83 GPM (1.2 THP) | Stainless Steel Shaft, Reinforced Thermoplastic, Low...
Pump performance
Quietness
Build quality
Value for money
Ease of installation
Fit

9.1

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Doheny's 1.5 HP Above Ground Swimming Pool Pump | 115V, 83 GPM (1.2 THP) | Stainless Steel Shaft, Reinforced Thermoplastic, Low...
Pump performance
Quietness
Build quality
Value for money
Ease of installation
Fit

8.9

8

8.9

SWIMLINE HYDROTOOLS Pool Sand Filter Pump For Above Ground & Inground Pool | 14 Inch Cleaner System 1/2 HP (0.45 THP) Horsepowe...
Works well
Filter quality
Pool cleanliness
Quietness
Value for money

8.9

8
SWIMLINE HYDROTOOLS Pool Sand Filter Pump For Above Ground & Inground Pool | 14 Inch Cleaner System 1/2 HP (0.45 THP) Horsepowe...
Works well
Filter quality
Pool cleanliness
Quietness
Value for money

8.8

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8.8

Little Giant APCP-1700 115-Volt, 1/3 HP, 1745 GPH, Automatic, Submersible, Swimming Pool Cover Pump with 25-Ft. Cord, Light Blu...
Works well
Pump quality
Water removal
Pump speed
Ease of use

8.8

9
Little Giant APCP-1700 115-Volt, 1/3 HP, 1745 GPH, Automatic, Submersible, Swimming Pool Cover Pump with 25-Ft. Cord, Light Blu...
Works well
Pump quality
Water removal
Pump speed
Ease of use

8.6

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8.6

XtremepowerUS 13" Sand Filter with 3/4HP Pool Pump Digital Programmer Timer 2,640 GPH for Above Ground Swimming Pool Pump Set U...
Filter quality
Water cleanliness
Value for money

8.6

10
XtremepowerUS 13" Sand Filter with 3/4HP Pool Pump Digital Programmer Timer 2,640 GPH for Above Ground Swimming Pool Pump Set U...
Filter quality
Water cleanliness
Value for money

Our Top Choice

10.0

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10.0

AQUASTRONG 14in Sand Filter Pump for Above Ground Pool with Timer, 2/3 HP Pool Pumps Above Ground 3000 GPH for Pools up to 1300...
Water pressure
Filter quality
Functionality
Build quality
Ease of setup
Quietness
Picked by 322 people this week!
Picked by 322 people this week!

10.0

1
AQUASTRONG 14in Sand Filter Pump for Above Ground Pool with Timer, 2/3 HP Pool Pumps Above Ground 3000 GPH for Pools up to 1300...
Water pressure
Filter quality
Functionality
Build quality
Ease of setup
Quietness