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Every product we track gets one page: dated owner ratings, full specs, the honest cons, safety status, and the verdict it earned in the ring. 745 products and counting — each kept fresh on the same data that powers our showdowns.

Robotic Pool Cleaners 29

Typical failure record for robotic pool cleaners: about 17% of ratings at one to three stars, weighted (10 well-reviewed models). How we compare

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Above-Ground Robotic Cleaners 5

Robotic Pool Skimmers 10

Handheld Pool Vacuums 9

Pool Heaters 2

Pool Heat Pumps 20

Typical failure record for pool heat pumps: about 13% of ratings at one to three stars, weighted (8 well-reviewed models). How we compare

Gas Pool Heaters 5

Salt Water Chlorinators 11

Replacement Salt Cells 7

Pool Coolers & Chillers 10

Pool Fountains 4

In-Ground Cartridge Filters 19

Variable-Speed Pool Pumps 5

Sand Filter Systems 8

Sand Filter Tanks 7

Cartridge Filter Pumps 4

Above-Ground Pumps 6

Solar Cover Reels 6

In-Ground Pool Lights 6

Above-Ground Pool Lights 3

Floating Pool Lights 5

Screen Mesh Rolls 5

Rescreen Tools 5

Sun Shelf Loungers 6

Patio Chaise Loungers 7

Swivel Rocker Sets 5

Swivel Recliners 3

Cantilever Umbrellas 18

Typical failure record for cantilever umbrellas: about 9% of ratings at one to three stars, weighted (10 well-reviewed models). How we compare

Pergolas 5

Gazebos 6

Grill Gazebos 11

String Lights 6

Solar Path Lights 5

Fire Pit Tables 5

Fire Pits 25

Typical failure record for fire pits: about 4% of ratings at one to three stars, weighted (8 well-reviewed models). How we compare

Patio Heaters 12

Night Pool Toys 6

Inflatable Pools 10

Giant Inflatables & Slides 8

Light-Up Pool Floats 5

Pool Basketball Hoops 9

Built-In Gas Grills 13

Built-In Kamado Grills 13

Gas Grills 12

Pellet Grills 21

Vertical Pellet Smokers 3

Electric Smokers 5

Pizza Ovens 18

Garden Hoses 5

Hose Reels 13

Typical failure record for hose reels: about 15% of ratings at one to three stars, weighted (10 well-reviewed models). How we compare

Hose Nozzles 7

Hose Timers 9

Typical failure record for hose timers: about 10% of ratings at one to three stars, weighted (9 well-reviewed models). How we compare

Outdoor TVs 8

Deck Boxes 14

Poolside Caddies 1

Pool Robot Caddies 1

Float Storage 7

Poolside Rail Baskets 4

Equipment Storage 1

Horizontal Sheds 6

Bar Stools 3

In-Pool Chairs 7

Pool Cover Pumps 4

Pool Floats 6

Market Umbrellas 4

Above-Ground Winter Covers 32

Typical failure record for above-ground winter covers: about 14% of ratings at one to three stars, weighted (11 well-reviewed models). How we compare

In-Ground Safety Covers 5

Solar Pool Covers 6

In-Ground Winter Covers 3

Patio Conversation Sets 7

Replacement Filter Cartridges 10

Pool Leaf Nets 4

Pool float 26

Typical failure record for pool float: about 7% of ratings at one to three stars, weighted (16 well-reviewed models). How we compare

Pool Air Pillows 5

Pool Noodles 4

Kids Swim Aids & Life Jackets 6

Fire Pit Accessories 5

Kamado Grills 8

Fire Pit Table Sets 6

Pool décor 3

Party cooler 3

Offset Smokers 10

Meat Thermometers 11

Typical failure record for meat thermometers: about 6% of ratings at one to three stars, weighted (11 well-reviewed models). How we compare

BBQ Controllers 9

Charcoal Smokers 12

Portable Charcoal Grills 8

Typical failure record for portable charcoal grills: about 3% of ratings at one to three stars, weighted (8 well-reviewed models). How we compare

Pool Water Levelers 5

Permanent Outdoor Lights 7

Flat-Top Griddles 17

Typical failure record for flat-top griddles: about 4% of ratings at one to three stars, weighted (13 well-reviewed models). How we compare

Combination Grills 5