Best Above-Ground Pools Updated May 2025

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Best Above-Ground Pools
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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Bestway Steel Pro MAX 14' x 33" Round Above Ground Pool Set | Includes 530gal Filter Pump
Size: 14' diameter x 2.75' tall
Water Capacity: 2700 gallons
Frame: Steel tubes
Filter Pump: 530 gallon per hour cartridge
Accessories: None
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Picked by 180 people this week!
Picked by 180 people this week!

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Bestway Steel Pro MAX 14' x 33" Round Above Ground Pool Set | Includes 530gal Filter Pump
Size: 14' diameter x 2.75' tall
Water Capacity: 2700 gallons
Frame: Steel tubes
Filter Pump: 530 gallon per hour cartridge
Accessories: None

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Intex Ultra XTR Frame 18' x 52" Above Ground Swimming Pool with Sand Filter Pump, Ladder, Cover, & Maintenance Accessory Kit wi...
Size: 18' diameter x 52" tall
Water Capacity: 12481 gallons
Frame: Steel tubes
Filter Pump: 1600 gallon per hour sand filtration
Accessories: Ladder, cover, vacuum, skimmer
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Intex Ultra XTR Frame 18' x 52" Above Ground Swimming Pool with Sand Filter Pump, Ladder, Cover, & Maintenance Accessory Kit wi...
Size: 18' diameter x 52" tall
Water Capacity: 12481 gallons
Frame: Steel tubes
Filter Pump: 1600 gallon per hour sand filtration
Accessories: Ladder, cover, vacuum, skimmer

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INTEX 28211EH Metal Frame Above Ground Swimming Pool Set: 12ft x 30in – Includes 530 GPH Cartridge Filter Pump – Puncture-Resis...
Size: 12' diameter x 2.5' tall
Water Capacity: 1718 gallons
Frame: Metal tubes
Filter Pump: 530 gallon per hour cartridge
Accessories: Pump

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INTEX 28211EH Metal Frame Above Ground Swimming Pool Set: 12ft x 30in – Includes 530 GPH Cartridge Filter Pump – Puncture-Resis...
Size: 12' diameter x 2.5' tall
Water Capacity: 1718 gallons
Frame: Metal tubes
Filter Pump: 530 gallon per hour cartridge
Accessories: Pump

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Intex 14.75' x 86" x 33" Rectangular Frame Above Ground Outdoor Backyard Swimming Pool with Flow Control Valve for Quick Draini...
Size: 14.8' long x 7.3' wide x 2.8' tall
Water Capacity: 1883 gallons
Frame: Steel tubes
Filter Pump: Sold separately
Accessories: None
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Intex 14.75' x 86" x 33" Rectangular Frame Above Ground Outdoor Backyard Swimming Pool with Flow Control Valve for Quick Draini...
Size: 14.8' long x 7.3' wide x 2.8' tall
Water Capacity: 1883 gallons
Frame: Steel tubes
Filter Pump: Sold separately
Accessories: None
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Intex 26711EH Prism Frame Premium Above Ground Swimming Pool Set: 12ft x 30in – Includes 530 GPH Cartridge Filter Pump – SuperT...
Size: 12' diameter x 30" tall
Water Capacity: 1718 gallons
Frame: Powder-coated steel tubes
Filter Pump: 530 gallon per hour cartridge
Accessories: None
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Intex 26711EH Prism Frame Premium Above Ground Swimming Pool Set: 12ft x 30in – Includes 530 GPH Cartridge Filter Pump – SuperT...
Size: 12' diameter x 30" tall
Water Capacity: 1718 gallons
Frame: Powder-coated steel tubes
Filter Pump: 530 gallon per hour cartridge
Accessories: None

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Bestway Steel Pro MAX 12 Foot by 30 Inch Round Above Ground Swimming Pool Set Outdoor Metal Frame Family Pool with Filter Pump,...
Size: 12' diameter x 2.5' tall
Water Capacity: 1710 gallons
Frame: Steel tubes
Filter Pump: 530 gallon per hour cartridge
Accessories: None
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Bestway Steel Pro MAX 12 Foot by 30 Inch Round Above Ground Swimming Pool Set Outdoor Metal Frame Family Pool with Filter Pump,...
Size: 12' diameter x 2.5' tall
Water Capacity: 1710 gallons
Frame: Steel tubes
Filter Pump: 530 gallon per hour cartridge
Accessories: None
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Bestway Oval Above Ground Pool Set (10' x 6'7" x 33")| Includes Filter Pump & ChemConnect Dispenser
Size: 10' long x 6.6' wide x 2.8' tall
Water Capacity: 969 gallons
Frame: Steel tubes
Filter Pump: 330 gallons per hour cartridge
Accessories: Chemical dispenser
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Bestway Oval Above Ground Pool Set (10' x 6'7" x 33")| Includes Filter Pump & ChemConnect Dispenser
Size: 10' long x 6.6' wide x 2.8' tall
Water Capacity: 969 gallons
Frame: Steel tubes
Filter Pump: 330 gallons per hour cartridge
Accessories: Chemical dispenser
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Intex 28167EH Easy Set Inflatable Swimming Pool Set: 15ft x 48in – Includes 1000 GPH Cartridge Filter Pump – Removable Ladder –...
Size: 15' round x 4' tall
Water Capacity: 3,736 gallons
Frame: No frame with inflatable top ring
Filter Pump: 1000 gallon per hour type A or C cartridge
Accessories: Pump, ladder, cover, & ground cloth
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Intex 28167EH Easy Set Inflatable Swimming Pool Set: 15ft x 48in – Includes 1000 GPH Cartridge Filter Pump – Removable Ladder –...
Size: 15' round x 4' tall
Water Capacity: 3,736 gallons
Frame: No frame with inflatable top ring
Filter Pump: 1000 gallon per hour type A or C cartridge
Accessories: Pump, ladder, cover, & ground cloth
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Bestway Steel Pro MAX 14' x 33" Round Above Ground Pool Set | Includes 530gal Filter Pump
Size: 14' diameter x 2.75' tall
Water Capacity: 2700 gallons
Frame: Steel tubes
Filter Pump: 530 gallon per hour cartridge
Accessories: None
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Picked by 180 people this week!
Picked by 180 people this week!

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Bestway Steel Pro MAX 14' x 33" Round Above Ground Pool Set | Includes 530gal Filter Pump
Size: 14' diameter x 2.75' tall
Water Capacity: 2700 gallons
Frame: Steel tubes
Filter Pump: 530 gallon per hour cartridge
Accessories: None

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Best Above-Ground Pools
1. Bestway Steel Pro MAX Above Ground Pool Set
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2. Intex Ultra XTR Frame 18' x 52" Above-Ground Swimming Pool
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3. Intex Metal Frame Pool
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4. Intex Rectangular Above-Ground Pool (28273EH)
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5. Intex 26711EH Prism Frame Above-Ground Pool
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6. Bestway Steel Pro MAX Above Ground Pool
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7. Bestway Power Steel Oval Above-Ground Pool
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8. Intex 26167EH Easy Set Pool
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Size
14' diameter x 2.75' tall 18' diameter x 52" tall 12' diameter x 2.5' tall 14.8' long x 7.3' wide x 2.8' tall 12' diameter x 30" tall 12' diameter x 2.5' tall 10' long x 6.6' wide x 2.8' tall 15' round x 4' tall
Size
14' diameter x 2.75' tall 18' diameter x 52" tall 12' diameter x 2.5' tall 14.8' long x 7.3' wide x 2.8' tall 12' diameter x 30" tall 12' diameter x 2.5' tall 10' long x 6.6' wide x 2.8' tall 15' round x 4' tall
Water Capacity
2700 gallons 12481 gallons 1718 gallons 1883 gallons 1718 gallons 1710 gallons 969 gallons 3,736 gallons
Water Capacity
2700 gallons 12481 gallons 1718 gallons 1883 gallons 1718 gallons 1710 gallons 969 gallons 3,736 gallons
Frame
Steel tubes Steel tubes Metal tubes Steel tubes Powder-coated steel tubes Steel tubes Steel tubes No frame with inflatable top ring
Frame
Steel tubes Steel tubes Metal tubes Steel tubes Powder-coated steel tubes Steel tubes Steel tubes No frame with inflatable top ring
Filter Pump
530 gallon per hour cartridge 1600 gallon per hour sand filtration 530 gallon per hour cartridge Sold separately 530 gallon per hour cartridge 530 gallon per hour cartridge 330 gallons per hour cartridge 1000 gallon per hour type A or C cartridge
Filter Pump
530 gallon per hour cartridge 1600 gallon per hour sand filtration 530 gallon per hour cartridge Sold separately 530 gallon per hour cartridge 530 gallon per hour cartridge 330 gallons per hour cartridge 1000 gallon per hour type A or C cartridge
Accessories
None Ladder, cover, vacuum, skimmer Pump None None None Chemical dispenser Pump, ladder, cover, & ground cloth
Accessories
None Ladder, cover, vacuum, skimmer Pump None None None Chemical dispenser Pump, ladder, cover, & ground cloth