Intex Krystal Clear QS1600 Plus
#1 in Above-GroundFull review
The pick for big above-ground pools up to 18,000 gallons when you want app control and a salt readout; buy it on sale, since Intex lists it at $460.
Amazon $246.23$246.23
6 Intex salt chlorinators ranked. Each one is scored and ranked against every brand in its pool type, so "#3 mid-size" means third of all mid-size salt chlorinators here, not third among Intex's own.
Intex makes 6 current salt chlorinators: 6 above-ground. Prices run from $122.99 for the Intex Krystal Clear QS400 to $269.99 for the Intex Krystal Clear QZ1100. Its best-rated model: the Intex Krystal Clear QS1600 Plus (#1 of 8 above-ground, rated 3.9). Rated pool sizes run from 4,500 to 18,000 gallons.
Prices were last checked October 27, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Intex salt chlorinators 6
- Intex Krystal Clear QS1600 Plus#1 above-groundFull review
The pick for big above-ground pools up to 18,000 gallons when you want app control and a salt readout; buy it on sale, since Intex lists it at $460.
Amazon $246.23$246.2318,000 gal0.8 lb/day$2952 years - Intex Krystal Clear QS1200#2 above-groundFull review
The usual pick for larger Intex and other above-ground pools up to 15,000 gallons: cheap and simple, but with no salt readout.
Amazon $198.96$198.9615,000 gal0.6 lb/day$2022 years - Intex Krystal Clear QZ1100#3 above-groundFull review
For 6,000-15,000 gallon above-ground pools with a big pump, if you want ozone added to salt chlorination; otherwise the QS1200 does the chlorine job for less.
Intex $269.99$269.9915,000 gal0.6 lb/day$1942 years - Intex Krystal Clear QS700 Plus#4 above-groundFull review
A low-salt system for above-ground pools up to 8,500 gallons, for owners who want a real salt readout and less salt in the water.
Amazon $215.99$215.998,500 gal0.4 lb/day$2232 years - Intex Krystal Clear QS500#5 above-groundFull review
A budget salt system for mid-size Intex and other above-ground pools up to 7,000 gallons.
Amazon $156.09$156.097,000 gal0.3 lb/day$982 years - Intex Krystal Clear QS400#6 above-groundFull review
A low-cost salt system for small Intex and similar frame pools up to 4,500 gallons with a small filter pump.
Amazon $122.99$122.994,500 gal0.2 lb/day$1152 years
