Hayward ProGrid DE3620
#9 in D.E.Full review
A vertical-grid D.E. filter for an in-ground pool owner who wants the clearest water and will add D.E. after each backwash.
Amazon $1,389$1,389
The Hayward ProGrid DE3620 rates 3.0 among D.E. pool filters; the Pentair Triton II TR60 rates 2.8 among sand ones. The Pentair Triton II TR60 costs $212.17 less ($1,176.83 vs $1,389).
Pentair Triton II TR60
#11 in SandFull review
A heavy-duty fiberglass sand filter for an in-ground pool where the equipment pad needs a side-mount valve. It costs more than a top-mount and needs a valve bought separately.
Amazon $1,176.83$1,176.83
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (D.E. and sand), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Hayward ProGrid DE3620 | Pentair Triton II TR60 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 35% | 37 $19.29 per gpm ($1,389, 72 gpm) | 6 $18.68 per gpm ($1,176.83, 63 gpm) |
| Filter area 30% | 31 36 sq ft of filter area | 47 3.1 sq ft of filter area |
| Valve 10% | 50 valve type not published (neutral score used) | 50 valve type not published (neutral score used) |
| Pressure rating 10% | 100 50 psi maximum working pressure | 100 50 psi maximum working pressure |
| Warranty 15% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Hayward ProGrid DE3620 | Pentair Triton II TR60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Filtering | ||
| Filter type | D.E. | Sand |
| Filter area | 36 sq ft | 3.1 sq ft |
| Maximum flow | 72 gpm | 63 gpm |
| Largest pool | - | 30,240 gal |
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Sand | - | 325 lb |
| Build | ||
| Tank diameter | - | 24 in |
| Maximum pressure | 50 psi | 50 psi |
| Ports | 2 in | - |
| Air relief | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |