Best Above-Ground Pools Updated December 2024

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Best Above-Ground Pools
2024 Buyer's GuideUpdated December 2024
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Intex 26355EH Ultra XTR Deluxe Rectangular Above Ground Swimming Pool Set: 18ft x 9ft x 52in – Includes 1500 GPH Sand Filter Pu...
Size: 18' long x 9' wide x 4.3' tall
Water Capacity: 4545 gallons
Frame: Galvanized steel tubes
Filter Pump: 1200 gallon per hour cartridge
Accessories: Ladder, cover, ground cloth
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Intex 26355EH Ultra XTR Deluxe Rectangular Above Ground Swimming Pool Set: 18ft x 9ft x 52in – Includes 1500 GPH Sand Filter Pu...
Size: 18' long x 9' wide x 4.3' tall
Water Capacity: 4545 gallons
Frame: Galvanized steel tubes
Filter Pump: 1200 gallon per hour cartridge
Accessories: Ladder, cover, ground cloth

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Bestway Power Steel 24' x 12' x 52" Rectangular Metal Frame Above Ground Swimming Pool Set with 1500 GPH Sand Filter Pump, Ladd...
Size: 24' long x 12' wide x 4.3' tall
Water Capacity: 7937 gallons
Frame: Steel tubes
Filter Pump: 1500 gallons per hour sand
Accessories: Ladder, cover, chemical dispenser

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Bestway Power Steel 24' x 12' x 52" Rectangular Metal Frame Above Ground Swimming Pool Set with 1500 GPH Sand Filter Pump, Ladd...
Size: 24' long x 12' wide x 4.3' tall
Water Capacity: 7937 gallons
Frame: Steel tubes
Filter Pump: 1500 gallons per hour sand
Accessories: Ladder, cover, chemical dispenser

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Bestway Steel Pro 9' 10" x 6' 7" x 26" Rectangular Above Ground Pool Set with 827 Gallon Capacity, DuraPlus Liner, and Flowclea...
Size: 9.8' long x 6.6' wide x 2.2' tall
Water Capacity: 872 gallons
Frame: Steel tubes
Filter Pump: 330 gallons per hour cartridge
Accessories: None
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Bestway Steel Pro 9' 10" x 6' 7" x 26" Rectangular Above Ground Pool Set with 827 Gallon Capacity, DuraPlus Liner, and Flowclea...
Size: 9.8' long x 6.6' wide x 2.2' tall
Water Capacity: 872 gallons
Frame: Steel tubes
Filter Pump: 330 gallons 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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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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Inflatable Pool, EVAJOY 118'' x 72'' x 20'' Above Ground Pool, Kiddie Pool Large Size Thickened Blow Up Swimming Pools Play Cen...
Size: 10' long x 6' wide x 1.6' tall
Water Capacity: 312 gallons
Frame: Inflatable top ring
Filter Pump: Sold separately
Accessories: None

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Inflatable Pool, EVAJOY 118'' x 72'' x 20'' Above Ground Pool, Kiddie Pool Large Size Thickened Blow Up Swimming Pools Play Cen...
Size: 10' long x 6' wide x 1.6' tall
Water Capacity: 312 gallons
Frame: Inflatable top ring
Filter Pump: Sold separately
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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Bestway Power Steel 31' 4" x 16' x 52" Rectangular Metal Frame Above Ground Swimming Pool Set with 2,200 GPH Filter Pump, Ladde...
Size: 31' long x 16' wide x 4.3' tall
Water Capacity: 13798 gallons
Frame: Steel tubes
Filter Pump: 2200 gallons per hour sand
Accessories: Ladder, cover, chemical dispenser
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Bestway Power Steel 31' 4" x 16' x 52" Rectangular Metal Frame Above Ground Swimming Pool Set with 2,200 GPH Filter Pump, Ladde...
Size: 31' long x 16' wide x 4.3' tall
Water Capacity: 13798 gallons
Frame: Steel tubes
Filter Pump: 2200 gallons per hour sand
Accessories: Ladder, cover, chemical dispenser

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INTEX 26175EH Easy Set Inflatable Swimming Pool Set: 18ft x 48in – Includes 1500 GPH Cartridge Filter Pump – Removable Ladder –...
Size: 18' diameter x 4' tall
Water Capacity: 5455 gallons
Frame: Inflatable top ring
Filter Pump: 1500 gallons per hour cartridge
Accessories: Ladder, cover
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INTEX 26175EH Easy Set Inflatable Swimming Pool Set: 18ft x 48in – Includes 1500 GPH Cartridge Filter Pump – Removable Ladder –...
Size: 18' diameter x 4' tall
Water Capacity: 5455 gallons
Frame: Inflatable top ring
Filter Pump: 1500 gallons per hour cartridge
Accessories: Ladder, cover

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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 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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9.9

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Intex 26355EH Ultra XTR Deluxe Rectangular Above Ground Swimming Pool Set: 18ft x 9ft x 52in – Includes 1500 GPH Sand Filter Pu...
Size: 18' long x 9' wide x 4.3' tall
Water Capacity: 4545 gallons
Frame: Galvanized steel tubes
Filter Pump: 1200 gallon per hour cartridge
Accessories: Ladder, cover, ground cloth
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Intex 26355EH Ultra XTR Deluxe Rectangular Above Ground Swimming Pool Set: 18ft x 9ft x 52in – Includes 1500 GPH Sand Filter Pu...
Size: 18' long x 9' wide x 4.3' tall
Water Capacity: 4545 gallons
Frame: Galvanized steel tubes
Filter Pump: 1200 gallon per hour cartridge
Accessories: Ladder, cover, ground cloth

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Best Above-Ground Pools
1. Intex Ultra XTR Rectangular Pool
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2. Bestway Power Steel Rectangular Above-Ground Pool
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3. Bestway Steel Pro Rectangular Above-Ground Pool (56412E)
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4. Intex 26711EH Prism Frame Above-Ground Pool
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5. Evajoy Rectangular Above Ground Pool
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6. Bestway Power Steel Oval Above-Ground Pool
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7. Bestway Power Steel Rectangular Above-Ground Pool
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8. Intex Easy Set Above-Ground Pool (26175EH)
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9. Intex Rectangular Above-Ground Pool (28273EH)
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10. Intex Metal Frame Pool
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— Save 45% — Save 55% Save 22% Save 16% — — — Save 41%
Deal — Save 45% — Save 55% Save 22% Save 16% — — — Save 41%
Size
18' long x 9' wide x 4.3' tall 24' long x 12' wide x 4.3' tall 9.8' long x 6.6' wide x 2.2' tall 12' diameter x 30" tall 10' long x 6' wide x 1.6' tall 10' long x 6.6' wide x 2.8' tall 31' long x 16' wide x 4.3' tall 18' diameter x 4' tall 14.8' long x 7.3' wide x 2.8' tall 12' diameter x 2.5' tall
Size
18' long x 9' wide x 4.3' tall 24' long x 12' wide x 4.3' tall 9.8' long x 6.6' wide x 2.2' tall 12' diameter x 30" tall 10' long x 6' wide x 1.6' tall 10' long x 6.6' wide x 2.8' tall 31' long x 16' wide x 4.3' tall 18' diameter x 4' tall 14.8' long x 7.3' wide x 2.8' tall 12' diameter x 2.5' tall
Water Capacity
4545 gallons 7937 gallons 872 gallons 1718 gallons 312 gallons 969 gallons 13798 gallons 5455 gallons 1883 gallons 1718 gallons
Water Capacity
4545 gallons 7937 gallons 872 gallons 1718 gallons 312 gallons 969 gallons 13798 gallons 5455 gallons 1883 gallons 1718 gallons
Frame
Galvanized steel tubes Steel tubes Steel tubes Powder-coated steel tubes Inflatable top ring Steel tubes Steel tubes Inflatable top ring Steel tubes Metal tubes
Frame
Galvanized steel tubes Steel tubes Steel tubes Powder-coated steel tubes Inflatable top ring Steel tubes Steel tubes Inflatable top ring Steel tubes Metal tubes
Filter Pump
1200 gallon per hour cartridge 1500 gallons per hour sand 330 gallons per hour cartridge 530 gallon per hour cartridge Sold separately 330 gallons per hour cartridge 2200 gallons per hour sand 1500 gallons per hour cartridge Sold separately 530 gallon per hour cartridge
Filter Pump
1200 gallon per hour cartridge 1500 gallons per hour sand 330 gallons per hour cartridge 530 gallon per hour cartridge Sold separately 330 gallons per hour cartridge 2200 gallons per hour sand 1500 gallons per hour cartridge Sold separately 530 gallon per hour cartridge
Accessories
Ladder, cover, ground cloth Ladder, cover, chemical dispenser None None None Chemical dispenser Ladder, cover, chemical dispenser Ladder, cover None Pump
Accessories
Ladder, cover, ground cloth Ladder, cover, chemical dispenser None None None Chemical dispenser Ladder, cover, chemical dispenser Ladder, cover None Pump