Bestway Fast Set 12 ft x 30 in Pool Set (57275E)
The rival that loses — Bestway's Fast Set is the direct ring-top rival to the Intex Easy Set, and at 12 feet it's the honest head-to-head. It's a real filtered pool (330 GPH pump included) with tri-ply walls — but at ~$155 it costs more than the Intex 12 ft (~$120) while rating a full third-of-a-star lower (3.7★ vs 4.0★), and its pump is weaker (330 vs 530 GPH). A fine pool; just not the one to reach for when its twin beats it on both price and proof.
Contender — The Best Inflatable Pools of 2026: Filtered vs. Drain-and-Refill (and the White-Label Trap)
Specs
| Water capacity | 1,421 gal |
| Pump | 330 GPH cartridge FILTER (included) |
| Fill depth | ~24 in |
| Material | 3-ply PVC + polyester |
| Owner rating | 3.7★ / 227 (Amazon) |
Pros
- Genuine filtered ring pool — 330 GPH pump and maintenance kit included
- Tri-ply walls; flow-control drain valve hooks to a hose
- A real alternative if the Intex 12 ft is out of stock
Cons
- Costs MORE than the better-rated Intex 12 ft (~$155 vs ~$120) — the value math doesn't favor it
- 3.7★/227 — the lowest-rated filtered pool here; more owners cite leaks and pump quibbles
- Weaker 330 GPH pump vs the Intex's 530 GPH for the same water volume
“Easy to set up, kids have used it all summer long. The only negative comment I have is the white ring doesn't hold air well.”— christena, Amazon · Verified owner
✓ 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.