Intex Rectangular Frame 14 ft 9 in x 7 ft 3 in x 33 in Above Ground Pool, Swimming Pool with Steel Frame, Pump Not Included
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$189.99
Updated Jun 23, 2026 · 1 min read
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What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the Intex Rectangular Frame pool is the volume budget champion, carrying roughly 48,000 Amazon ratings at 4.5 stars — by far the largest review base in this group. Verified-purchase reviewers on walmart.com and target.com describe it as an easy-setup, kid-friendly pool that is still big enough for adults to stand and move around, and Target's listing highlights tool-free assembly and a rust-resistant frame. While Amazon ratings are gameable and we treat them as a signal rather than a verdict, the sheer breadth of corroborating retailer sentiment is hard to ignore at this price.
What reviewers liked
- Enormous, broadly positive verified-purchase base (~48,000 Amazon ratings at 4.5)
- Lowest price in the group with tool-free, easy assembly noted by retailers
- Family-friendly size that small children can stand in safely
Where it falls short
- Pump is not included on the base model, raising the true cost
- r/AboveGroundPools owners report Intex liner 'fraying fiberglass' over time
- At 33 inches deep it is shallow and not suited to real swimming
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Across the reviewers we read, the Intex Rectangular Frame pool is the volume budget champion, carrying roughly 48,000 Amazon ratings at 4.5 stars — by far the largest review base in this group. Verified-purchase reviewers on walmart.com and target.com describe it as an easy-setup, kid-friendly pool that is still big enough for adults to stand and move around, and Target's listing highlights tool-free assembly and a rust-resistant frame. While Amazon ratings are gameable and we treat them as a signal rather than a verdict, the sheer breadth of corroborating retailer sentiment is hard to ignore at this price.
The caveats are well-documented. The base model ships pump-not-included, so the sticker price isn't the all-in cost. On r/AboveGroundPools, owners flag the recurring Intex liner issue of 'fraying fiberglass on top,' though the same posters note the frame is good and the liner is 'durable enough.' At 33 inches deep it's shallow — fine for young families, less so for serious swimming.
This is a price-tier pick: the synthesis points to it as the best low-cost, low-commitment entry rather than a long-haul investment.
- ✔ CLASSIC BACKYARD POOL – The 28273EH Rectangular Frame Pool is the pool you need for friends and family to enjoy time together this summer, with a 14 ft 9 in x 7 ft 3 in x 33 in rectangular frame design and a 1,883gallon water capacity.
- ✔ EASY TO ASSEMBLE – Ready for water in just 30 minutes; spread out on level ground preferably on top of a ground cloth (sold separately), setting the metal frame with our innovative composite T-Joint design makes assembly quick and easy with no tools required.
- ✔ DURABLE METAL FRAME – Built with a sturdy metal frame, this outdoor pool resists rust and provides a reliable foundation so you can enjoy swimming summer after summer.
- ✔ SUPER-TOUGH LINER – Made with puncture-resistant 3-Ply PVC material, this pool is built to resist the wear and tear of summer fun; in case of any damage, a patch is included for easy fixes.
- ✔ INTEX INTEGRITY– INTEX designs, builds, and tests all its products with safety as the first order of business, while offering affordable and innovative products that are built to last.
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Not only are there hundreds of reviews stating it doesn't really work, but from what I understand it costs an arm and a leg to run an issue
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