Intex Ultra XTR Deluxe 26379MZ 36 ft x 18 ft

This intex ultra xtr deluxe 26379mz 36 ft x 18 ft review covers the largest above ground pool set in our 2026 guide, where it ranks number 8 of 9 and earns the label best for very large backyards. Intex builds the 26379MZ as a rectangular pool measuring 36 ft by 18 ft, standing 52 inches tall and holding 18,180 gallons of water. The set sells for $2,447.07 and holds a 4.0-star average from 37 Amazon ratings. Buy this pool if you have a wide, open lawn and want one set that covers a crowd. Skip it if your yard is small or your budget is tight.

Every number on this Intex Ultra XTR Deluxe set maps to a real job. The 2,650 GPH sand filter pump is matched to the 18,180-gallon capacity, so it can turn over a large volume of water every hour. On top of that, the included saltwater system (model 26679EG) makes chlorine from salt, so you handle fewer chemical doses. The galvanized steel frame uses powder coating inside and out for rust resistance, and the T-joints are UV protected. Assembly takes about 90 minutes with the Easy Lock System, since parts snap together with no pins or tools. In practice, the 3-ply PVC liner resists punctures, and a repair patch ships in the box. The kit also includes a ladder, ground cloth, liner, cover, deluxe maintenance kit and a volleyball set.

Value depends on the yard. By contrast with the smaller sets here, this Intex Ultra XTR Deluxe 26379MZ costs $2,447.07, far more than the $419.99 Bestway Steel Pro MAX 15 ft that leads our budget picks. It is also the only set in this guide with a saltwater system. That price buys 18,180 gallons, a 36 ft by 18 ft footprint and gear that would cost extra on a smaller pool. Even so, 37 Amazon ratings leave long-term frame and liner durability unproven, and a pool this size needs a lot of water, salt and filter time. Meanwhile, setup still demands a wide, flat lawn. For a family with that space and the budget, this is the one to get; everyone else should choose a smaller set.