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Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Aquabot Elite Pro vs Clear S

A side-by-side comparison of pool fit, cleaning coverage, filtration, controls and the better Pool Express option.

Aquabot Elite Pro Clear S
Pool Express pick

Our pick: Clear S

Clear S is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Clear S includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris. Clear S includes a 59 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel.

Pool Express pick

CLEAR

Clear S

Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

Current price $1,749MSRP $2,749 Save $1,000
Pool Express pick

Why Clear S is our pick

Pool Express pick

Clear S

Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

$1,749

Buy Clear S
Buying guidance

Aquabot Elite Pro or Clear S: our take

Aquabot Elite Pro and Clear S are compared on pool fit, cleaning reach, debris handling, controls and ownership details. The recommendation is based on the job the robot must do—not a simple feature count.

Pool fit and cleaning reach

Both robots are intended for inground pools. Clear S has a published maximum pool length of 50 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Aquabot Elite Pro lists AquaSmart navigation. Clear S lists 2 active brushes, Intelligent navigation (C9 microprocessor), and Quad (2 pump + 2 drive) motors.

Filtration and debris

Aquabot Elite Pro includes Standard filter; Clear S includes UltraFilter. Clear S has the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Aquabot Elite Pro provides smartphone control; Clear S provides a weekly timer, smartphone control, and included remote control.

Price, warranty and the decision

Aquabot Elite Pro is listed at $999 and Clear S at $1,749; Aquabot Elite Pro is $750 less. Each lists a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Pool Express pick: Clear S. Clear S includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris. Clear S includes a 59 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel. Choose Aquabot Elite Pro when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $999 starting price.

Feature check: what each robot actually has

A green check means the feature is documented as included. A red X means it is documented as absent. A dash means the source does not make the feature clear.

Feature Aquabot Elite Pro Clear S
Cleans the pool floor Yes Yes
Climbs and cleans walls Yes Yes
Scrubs the waterline Yes Yes
Fine-debris filter included No YesEdge
Large-debris filter No No
Automatic scheduling Not listed Yes
Smartphone app Yes Yes
Anti-tangle swivel Not listed Yes
3-year warranty Yes Yes
No recharging between cycles Not listed Yes
Built-in UV-C water treatment No No

Unknown is not treated as “no.” Specifications come from the product pages, current catalog records and manufacturer material collected for this site.

Where Aquabot Elite Pro stands out

Aquabot Elite Pro is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $999 starting price.

  • Is listed $750 lower
  • Standard filters

Where Clear S stands out

Clear S is the better fit for inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

  • Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
  • 59 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel

Aquabot Elite Pro vs Clear S specifications

Use pool fit first. Price and app control do not make up for a robot that cannot cover the length or surfaces you need cleaned.

Specification Aquabot Elite Pro Clear S
Best fit Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
Starting price $999 $1,749
Pool type Inground Inground
Maximum pool length Not listed Up to 50 ft
Cleaning coverage Floor, Walls, Waterline Floor, Walls, Waterline
Power Not listed Corded
Filtration Standard filter UltraFilter
Scheduling Not listed Weekly schedule + app
App and remote App control App + included remote
Cable Not listed 59 ft with anti-tangle swivel
Robot weight Not listed 27.6 lb
Warranty 3 years 3 years
Final call

Choose Clear S

Clear S is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Clear S includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris. Clear S includes a 59 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel.

Buy Clear S

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