Intex Easy Set 12 ft x 30 in Pool Set (28131EH)
Best overall — The pool almost every 'best inflatable pool' list crowns. You inflate the top ring, fill it, and it rises on its own — ready in about 10 minutes — and unlike the lookalike blow-up pools, a genuine 530 GPH cartridge filter pump comes with it, so the water stays swimmable for a season instead of turning green in a week. 1,485 gallons in a 12-foot round; the size/price sweet spot of the Easy Set line.
🏆 Winner — The Best Inflatable Pools of 2026: Filtered vs. Drain-and-Refill (and the White-Label Trap)
Specs
| Water capacity | 1,485 gal |
| Pump | 530 GPH cartridge FILTER (included) |
| Fill depth | ~26 in |
| Material | 3-ply puncture-resistant PVC |
| Owner rating | 4.0★ / 14,075 (Amazon, listing-wide) |
| Warranty | 2 yr pump, 180 days liner |
Pros
- A real 530 GPH filter pump is included — the water stays clear for the season, not just a weekend
- Ready for water in ~10 minutes; the ring self-rises as it fills
- 4.0★ across 14,075 ratings — the deepest proven base in inflatable pools
- 3-ply PVC with an included repair patch; drain plug hooks to a garden hose
Cons
- The 530 GPH cartridge pump is modest — you still have to add chlorine and rinse the cartridge to keep 1,485 gal clear
- A minority of owners hit valve or seam leaks out of the box (it's a seasonal pool, not a permanent one)
- No ladder or cover at this size — those start on the 15 ft x 48 in set
- The ring can sag or fold in if you underfill it — fill to the printed line
Leaks — a split seam or a hole in the inflatable ring — often within the first few uses, and a faulty inlet fitting on the outlet hose.
5 of the first 10 critical cards (of 2,231) are leaks or a burst seam, two of them inside a week; the base is pooled across six pool sizes · critical reviews read August 2026
“Single Gramma here and this is my 3rd one. Started with the 8, then 10 now 12ft.”— Lisa Kendrick, Amazon · Verified owner
Pro review “This Intex model is a solid choice for those who want the benefits of a more permanent option, like sturdy construction and a filtration system, without the cost and hassle of a large above-ground pool.”BEST OVERALL in Bob Vila's tested inflatable-pools roundup. Hands-on: ~30-min setup, kept up 2 weeks with filter running, 4 adults / 6 kids. SIZE CAVEAT: they tested the 8 ft x 30 in (96-inch, 639 gal) Easy Set, not the 12 ft 28131EH; page notes 'other sizes available'.— Kristen Mosier, Brittany Varano, Bob Vila
FAQ
Who is the Intex Easy Set 12 ft x 30 in Pool Set (28131EH) for?
You want the classic inflate-and-fill family pool that actually keeps its water clear all season — a real 530 GPH filter is in the box, and 14,000+ owners rate it 4.0★.
What do owners say about the Intex Easy Set 12 ft x 30 in Pool Set (28131EH)?
4.0★ across 14,075 owner ratings (Amazon, read July 2026 · listing-wide base). What owners complain about: Leaks — a split seam or a hole in the inflatable ring — often within the first few uses, and a faulty inlet fitting on the outlet hose.
What is the warranty on the Intex Easy Set 12 ft x 30 in Pool Set (28131EH)?
2 yr pump, 180 days liner
✓ Safety: no active recall — No active CPSC recall found (checked July 2026). Not part of the 2025 CPSC framed-pool recall, which covers metal-FRAME pools 48in+ with a compression strap, not inflatable ring/lounge pools.
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Data last verified: July 2026. Ratings are real, dated reads — never scraped or invented. Full methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.