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A stronger Pool Express option
Aquabot Elite and Aquabot Elite Pro are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Clear S. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
Aquabot
Aquabot Elite
Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Aquabot
Aquabot Elite Pro
Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
What we recommend instead
Clear S
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,749
Buy Clear SAquabot Elite or Aquabot Elite Pro: our take
Aquabot Elite and Aquabot Elite Pro 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. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Aquabot Elite lists 3 active brushes and Intelligent navigation. Aquabot Elite Pro lists AquaSmart navigation.
Filtration and debris
Both models include Standard filter.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Aquabot Elite provides a weekly timer; Aquabot Elite Pro provides smartphone control.
Price, warranty and the decision
Aquabot Elite is listed at $1,299 and Aquabot Elite Pro at $999; Aquabot Elite Pro is $300 less. Each lists a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Aquabot Elite and Aquabot Elite Pro each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Clear S. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
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 | Aquabot Elite Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | Yes | Yes |
| Fine-debris filter included | No | No |
| Large-debris filter | No | No |
| Automatic scheduling | Yes | Not listed |
| Smartphone app | Not listed | Yes |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | Yes | Yes |
| No recharging between cycles | Yes | Not listed |
| 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 stands out
Aquabot Elite is the better fit for inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
- Corded, plug-in power supply
- Weekly timer
Where Aquabot Elite Pro stands out
Aquabot Elite Pro is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $999 starting price.
- Has documented smartphone control
- Is listed $300 lower
Aquabot Elite vs Aquabot Elite Pro 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 | Aquabot Elite Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. |
| Starting price | $1,299 | $999 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground |
| Maximum pool length | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Corded | Not listed |
| Filtration | Standard filter | Standard filter |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule | Not listed |
| App and remote | Not listed | App control |
| Cable | Not listed | Not listed |
| Robot weight | 35 lb | Not listed |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Aquabot Elite and Aquabot Elite Pro are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Clear S. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
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