This review is based on having the pool up for only a month. Pool is relatively easy to assemble. Directions are adequate but not great. Liner seems sturdy though the multiple seams do tend to collect dirt. Other reviewers have had very negative observations of the pump. After a month it seems to me adequate but it is getting louder and I am shopping for a replacement. A lot depends on how much the pool is used and how clean surrounding environment is. The pump has a timer option I like where it runs set number of hours each day. if you have active kids or larger adults using the pool plan on replacing the ladder within a couple months. Power cord has built in GFCI that seems very, sensitive- probably a good thing though annoying because it seems to randomly trip even with nobody around.

I wanted to rate the pool a 3 because of what it isn't but it is a decent pool so went with 4 stars. But beware of the below negatives I found for my situation.

Things I don't like:
- I don't think I would buy this pool again solely because of how it is supported. The numerous support feet stick well out from the pool and people are constantly banging toes and tripping over the supports. Also there is a plastic-welded strap from bottom of supports to bottom of pool that is natural for people to step on but not strong enough to withstand the weight of a person plus weight of pool. I marked durability down a star for this reason.
- Round vs oval shaped: In my case oval is only shape that would fit my situation but if I had the room I would go to round next time. Nothing wrong with oval but for a bunch of kids splashing around I think round would have more utility. Personal opinion only and not a factor in my star rating for this review.
- There is not much useful guidance in directions on preparing surface to set pool on. This is my first pool and after hours of web research it seems to me surface prep advice from the manufacturer is a primary requirement. Intex doesn't provide much help. I have pool on a large concrete patio and the amount of work, crushed rock, retaining edges for the rock, etc to prepare an already sturdy, smooth concrete slab with slight drainage slope was surprising. Very pleased with end result (pool perfectly level and rock solid installation) but 2 guys much of a day to prep existing concrete surface and erect the pool was not expected.

Do yourself a favor and set the pool on something sturdy and kind to feet such as outdoor carpet or in my case I used that 1/2" blue foam insulation board at Lowes taped together with gorilla tape. Glad I did and next year think I will additionally cover the foam with outdoor carpet and extend carpet well out from pool because even with the foam, walking on or hitting the bottom of pool feels kind of firm. (yeah I know a person over 60 yrs old should probably should not be demonstrating for grandchildren cannon balls into a 48" deep pool but what can I say...).
- There is no guidance for first time pool owner to navigate the seemingly complex areas of pool supplies, pool chemistry, maintenance equipment, etc, etc, etc. I'd say that one should budget at least 50% of pool cost for all the "stuff" a pool owner should probably have or do. Site prep could easily add another 50-100% and if you get into buying a decent ladder or a better pump/filter/salt purifier setup the cost quickly escalates even further.

Bought to an upgarde/replace a smaller round 12 foot in intex pool after 4 years. Set-up took 2.5 hours with my 10 yo son, full fill was about 7 hours. After a month of use, no complaints or problems, kids enjoy it! Didnt even bother to set up pump that came in box. I recommend buying an upgraded sand pump and accessories, I hard plumbed and made other modifications (purchased for and done on previous pool) (Pump in picture Game 4170, skimmer hayward) It is a scary feeling putting a knife to a brand new liner but 100% worth it. I plan to convert to a salt pool in the future.
Overall Intex has a quality product!

I am really enjoying this pool. It has been easy to keep the chlorine levels high enough with a floating chlorinator. In fact, one 3" tablet is a bit too much. I am going to buy some smaller tablets. I added algae preventer at the start and have not had any algae. The filter is good at removing small insects and other debris. So far, I have just been rinsing the cartridge periodically and haven't replaced it. I haven't needed to get any sort of vacuum. A skimmer and a net do a good job removing insects and other debris from the surface and bottom. Evaporation hasn't been bad, even with 100 degree days. It does get warm, though.

A bit of warning on finding a level site. I chose oval because I knew there was a slight slope in one direction and having the shorter dimension on the slope, I would have to do less leveling. Even so, I used a LOT of patio blocks, sand, and gravel to level it. On one corner, I had to bring the ground up by ~6 inches. Overall, there was about a 3" difference from one side to the other. It took about 1400 pounds of gravel and 1800 pounds of sand, plus patio blocks around the perimeter, to get it level. I put foam sheets on top to make it softer and shield the bottom of the pool from any gravel that might work its way up. A friend had his on sand and said that there was a lot of shifting over time, leading to a rippled pool bottom. The foam should largely prevent that and it does feel nice under the feet. You really don't want the pool to be more than 2 inches out of level.

This is wonderful. Easy installation. Sturdy construction and spacier than expected.

Stable pool we absolutely love it