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Intex PremAire II 18in Queen review

An 18-inch queen with 2-ply laminated walls, a firmness dial and a USB port on the pump panel.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 11, 2026

Performance (40%)
8.6
Ease of use (25%)
8.6
Value (35%)
7.2

The PremAire II is Intex's most feature-heavy queen. The redesigned pump panel adds a firmness control dial and a USB port, plus storage for the cord and small items, which makes setup repeatable and gives a guest somewhere to charge a phone. The side walls and bottom are heavy duty 2-ply laminate that Intex says retains air firmly, and the velvety top sits over Fiber-Tech support. The 110 to 120V internal pump inflates the 60 by 80 by 18 inch bed in about 4.5 minutes, the weight capacity is 600 lb, and a 2-in-1 valve lets you use a manual pump outdoors. That last point makes it the most flexible AC bed here. The price is the problem: $189.99 on Intex's store when we checked, more than the Dream Series and nearly three times the Control Comfort.

Who it is for

Hosts who want precise firmness control and a phone charging port

Price

$189.99 for a queen when checked.

Now: $189.99 (You save )
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

  • Pump panel with a firmness control dial and USB port
  • Powerful 110 to 120V internal pump; approximate inflation time 4.5 minutes
  • Heavy duty 2-ply laminated side walls and bottom
  • 2-in-1 valve for inflation with a manual pump outdoors
  • 60 x 80 x 18 inches, 600 lb weight capacity

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Dial makes it easy to return to the same firmness
  • Strength: USB port lets a guest charge a phone at the bed
  • Strength: 2-in-1 valve allows a manual pump when there is no outlet
  • Weakness: Most expensive queen here at $189.99
  • Weakness: Slower published inflation time than the Intex twin
  • Weakness: Same 18-inch height as cheaper models

Key facts

  • Price: $189.99 (queen)
  • Height: 18 in
  • Inflation time: About 4.5 min
  • Max weight: 600 lb

Where it ranks

Intex PremAire II 18in Queen is No. 8 in our Best Air Mattresses with a Built-In Pump verdict.

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