Best Swimming Pool Pumps for Above Ground Updated May 2025

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Best Swimming Pool Pumps for Above Ground
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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9.9

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9.9

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
Picked by 131 people this week!
Picked by 131 people this week!

9.9

1
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

9.7

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9.7

XtremepowerUS 1.5HP Variable 2-Speed Swimming Pool Pump High Flow Above-Ground Swimming Pump Strainer w/ Slip on Fitting
Quietness
Pump functionality
Ease of installation
Value for money

9.7

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XtremepowerUS 1.5HP Variable 2-Speed Swimming Pool Pump High Flow Above-Ground Swimming Pump Strainer w/ Slip on Fitting
Quietness
Pump functionality
Ease of installation
Value for money

9.5

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9.5

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

9.5

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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

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9.4

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

9.4

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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

9.2

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9.2

Intex 26723EH Prism Frame Premium Above Ground Swimming Pool Set: 15ft x 42in – Includes 1000 GPH Cartridge Filter Pump – Remov...
Ease of assembly
Pool quality
Value for money
Size

9.2

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Intex 26723EH Prism Frame Premium Above Ground Swimming Pool Set: 15ft x 42in – Includes 1000 GPH Cartridge Filter Pump – Remov...
Ease of assembly
Pool quality
Value for money
Size

9.1

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9.1

Hayward W3SP1580X15 Power Flo Pool Pump, 1.5 HP
Works great
Quietness
Value for money
Ease of installation
Durability
Quality

9.1

6
Hayward W3SP1580X15 Power Flo Pool Pump, 1.5 HP
Works great
Quietness
Value for money
Ease of installation
Durability
Quality

8.9

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8.9

Leomru 2.5 HP Pool Pump 8880 GPH Self Priming in/Above Ground Swimming Pool Pump 110V Single Speed Pumps with Strainer Basket 4...

8.9

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Leomru 2.5 HP Pool Pump 8880 GPH Self Priming in/Above Ground Swimming Pool Pump 110V Single Speed Pumps with Strainer Basket 4...

8.8

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8.8

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

8.8

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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

8.7

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8.7

Funsicle SkimmerPlus 1,500 GPH 2-in-1 Filter Pump and Skimmer System for Above Ground Swimming Pools - Pool Cleaning and Mainte...
Build quality
Ease of installation
Fit

8.7

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Funsicle SkimmerPlus 1,500 GPH 2-in-1 Filter Pump and Skimmer System for Above Ground Swimming Pools - Pool Cleaning and Mainte...
Build quality
Ease of installation
Fit

8.5

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8.5

CIPU Pool Pump with Timer 2700GPH 115V Powerful Self Priming Above Ground Swimming Pool Pump 0.35HP with Filter Basket Low Nois...
Power
Ease of installation
Value for money
Timer

8.5

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CIPU Pool Pump with Timer 2700GPH 115V Powerful Self Priming Above Ground Swimming Pool Pump 0.35HP with Filter Basket Low Nois...
Power
Ease of installation
Value for money
Timer

Our Top Choice

9.9

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9.9

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
Picked by 131 people this week!
Picked by 131 people this week!

9.9

1
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