Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Aquabot REVA vs Niya Sonar 30

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

Better alternative

A stronger Pool Express option

Aquabot REVA and Niya Sonar 30 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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Aquabot

Aquabot REVA

Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.

Current price $499

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Niya Sonar

Niya Sonar 30

Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord.

Listed price $379

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A better alternative

What we recommend instead

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 REVA or Niya Sonar 30: our take

Aquabot REVA and Niya Sonar 30 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

Aquabot REVA is intended for inground pools, while Niya Sonar 30 is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Niya Sonar 30 has a published maximum pool length of 33 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 REVA lists Gyroscope navigation. Niya Sonar 30 lists 2 active brushes, Sonar navigation, and Three brushless motors.

Filtration and debris

Niya Sonar 30 has documented included filtration—Basket—while the other model's included media is not fully published. Niya Sonar 30 has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Aquabot REVA provides smartphone control; Niya Sonar 30 provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls.

Price, warranty and the decision

Aquabot REVA is listed at $499 and Niya Sonar 30 at $379; Niya Sonar 30 is $120 less. Aquabot REVA lists a 2-year warranty compared with 1 years for Niya Sonar 30. Aquabot REVA and Niya Sonar 30 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 REVA	Niya Sonar 30
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	YesEdge
Automatic scheduling	Not listed	No
Smartphone app	YesEdge	No
Anti-tangle swivel	Not listed	Not listed
3-year warranty	No	No
No recharging between cycles	Not listed	No
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 REVA stands out

Aquabot REVA is the better fit for owners who put smartphone control first.

Adds gyroscope-assisted navigation
Adds smartphone control
Carries a 2-year warranty instead of 1 years

Where Niya Sonar 30 stands out

Niya Sonar 30 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $379 starting price.

Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
Is listed $120 lower