Intex and Bestway make pools in nearly identical sizes, but the same size does not mean the same pool. I have installed both brands across the same 12-foot, 15-foot, and 18-foot categories, and the real differences show up in liner gauge, pump flow, and how easy it is to find a replacement part two summers … Read more
When people ask me to help them choose between Intex and Bestway, they almost always frame it as a pump quality question or a price question. In practice, the factor with the biggest effect on lost swim days is how easily you can find a replacement part once something breaks. Intex has a wider retail … Read more
Intex and Bestway make up most of the above ground pools sold in the US under $1,000, and the choice between them mostly comes down to what happens after the pool is filled, not what’s printed on the box. Intex tends to be easier to service mid-season because parts show up at more hardware stores. … Read more