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Our pick: Clear UV
Clear UV is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Clear UV includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris. Clear UV adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans.
Aquabot
Aquabot Elite
Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
CLEAR
Clear UV
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
Why Clear UV is our pick
Clear UV
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,999
Buy Clear UVAquabot Elite or Clear UV: our take
Aquabot Elite and Clear UV 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 UV 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 UV lists 2 active brushes, Intelligent navigation (C9 microprocessor), and Quad (2 pump + 2 drive) motors.
Filtration and debris
Aquabot Elite includes Standard filter; Clear UV includes UltraFilter. Clear UV has the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Aquabot Elite provides a weekly timer; Clear UV provides a weekly timer, smartphone control, and included remote control. Aquabot Elite uses continuous corded power, while Clear UV uses a 59 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel. Aquabot Elite is listed at 35 lb versus 27.6 lb for Clear UV; 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 UV at $1,999; Aquabot Elite is $700 less. Each lists a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Pool Express pick: Clear UV. Clear UV includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris. Clear UV adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans. 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 UV |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | YesEdge |
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 $700 lower
Where Clear UV stands out
Clear UV is the better fit for algae-prone pools that benefit from supplemental UV-C treatment.
- Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
- Adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans
- Has documented smartphone control
- Weighs 27.6 lb versus 35 lb
Aquabot Elite vs Clear UV 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 | Clear UV |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,299 | $1,999 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground |
| Maximum pool length | Not listed | Up to 50 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Standard filter | UltraFilter |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule | Weekly schedule + app |
| App and remote | Not listed | App + included remote |
| Cable | Not listed | 59 ft with anti-tangle swivel |
| Robot weight | 35 lb | 27.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
Choose Clear UV
Clear UV is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Clear UV includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris. Clear UV adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans.
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