Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Aquabot Elite vs Clear S

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

By Brian Williamson, Pool Express product specialist
Updated November 9, 2026

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 has documented smartphone control.

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Aquabot

Aquabot Elite

Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.

Listed price $1,299

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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

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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

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Buying guidance

Aquabot Elite or Clear S: our take

Aquabot Elite 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 lists 3 active brushes and Intelligent navigation. Clear S lists 2 active brushes, Intelligent navigation (C9 microprocessor), and Quad (2 pump + 2 drive) motors.

Filtration and debris

Aquabot Elite 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 provides a weekly timer; Clear S provides a weekly timer, smartphone control, and included remote control. Aquabot Elite uses continuous corded power, while Clear S uses a 59 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel. Aquabot Elite is listed at 35 lb versus 27.6 lb for Clear S; that 7.399999999999999 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.

Price, warranty and the decision

Aquabot Elite is listed at $1,299 and Clear S at $1,749; Aquabot Elite is $450 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 has documented smartphone control. Choose Aquabot Elite when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,299 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	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	Yes	Yes
Smartphone app	Not listed	Yes
Anti-tangle swivel	Yes	Yes
3-year warranty	Yes	Yes
No recharging between cycles	Yes	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 stands out

Aquabot Elite is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,299 starting price.

Uses 3 active brushes instead of 2
Is listed $450 lower

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
Has documented smartphone control
Weighs 27.6 lb versus 35 lb