Best Above Ground Pool Filters

Updated July 7, 2019

Best Sand Filters for Above Ground Pools

RANK		MODEL	SCORE
1		Hayward S180T ProSeries Sand Filter, 18-Inch, Top-Mount	9.8
2		Intex Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump for Above Ground Pools, 14-inch, 110-120V with GFCI	9.6
3		Best Choice Products 4500GPH Above Ground Swimming Pool Pump System w/Sand Filter, 1.0HP	8.9

Best Cartridge Filters for Above Ground Pools

RANK		MODEL	SCORE
1		Intex 28633EG Krystal Clear Cartridge Filter Pump for Above Ground Pools, 2500 GPH Pump Flow Rate, 110-120V with GFCI	9.5
2		Hayward C4001575XES EasyClear 1 HP Above-Ground Pool Filter Pump System	9.5
3		Hayward CC15093S XStream 1.5 HP Above-Ground Pool Filter Pump System	9.5

Best DE Filters for Above Ground Pools

RANK		MODEL	SCORE
1		Hayward EC50AC Perflex D.E. Pool Filter	9.7