Waterway Power Defender 270
#13 in Large PoolsFull review
A plain, programmable 2.7 HP pump for a large in-ground pool, for owners who want keypad or relay control rather than an app.
Amazon $1,399.99$1,399.99
2 Waterway pool pumps ranked. Each one is scored and ranked against every brand in its pool type, so "#3 mid-size" means third of all mid-size pool pumps here, not third among Waterway's own.
Waterway makes 2 current pool pumps: 1 in-ground and 1 large pools. Prices run from $1,191.99 for the Waterway Power Defender 165 to $1,399.99 for the Waterway Power Defender 270. Its best-rated model in each size: the Waterway Power Defender 165 (#31 of 33 in-ground, rated 2.6) and the Waterway Power Defender 270 (#13 of 17 large pools, rated 3.1). Sizes run from 1.6 to 2.7 HP.
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.
Waterway pool pumps 2
- Waterway Power Defender 270#13 large poolsFull review
A plain, programmable 2.7 HP pump for a large in-ground pool, for owners who want keypad or relay control rather than an app.
Amazon $1,399.99$1,399.992.7 HP7.329% above2 yr - Waterway Power Defender 165#31 in-groundFull review
A dual-voltage drop-in for a mid-size in-ground pool, for owners who want simple keypad control; most rivals of this size are more efficient.
Amazon $1,191.99$1,191.991.6 HP7.817% above2 yr
