The 10 Best Above Ground Pool Vacuums
This wiki has been updated 3 times since it was first published in March of 2019. You'd rather be swimming than performing daily maintenance, so to get back in the water faster, you'll need one of these above-ground pool vacuums. They'll get rid of bothersome debris with less effort than manual scooping, leaving you with time to relax. We've included a variety of robotic and non-electric models, so there's one for everyone, no matter the pool or budget. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki. Skip to the best above ground pool vacuum on Amazon.
Editor's Notes
April 08, 2019:
No one wants to swim in dirty, debris-filled water, but most folks don't really love cleaning the pool. That's why we looked for above ground pool vacuums that offer uncomplicated and relatively fast operation. For most, the top choice will be the Dolphin Escape, as it's light, quick, and efficient. The Aquabot X4 is comparable, although it doesn't seem to be made quite as sturdily. Both are something of an investment, though. For a more budget-friendly choice, we'd recommend the Water Tech Pool Blaster Max or the PoolSupplyTown Mini Jet Vac. They don't offer tons of cool robotic features, but they're also easier to store, don't require any complicated assembly, and won't send your budget into deep water. Finally, we decided to add the Hayward Aquabug after some deliberation. It's perhaps the most fun option you'll find in terms of design, but it just doesn't seem to have the durability of many other models.