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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 X4
Inground and above-ground pools up to 60 ft 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 X4 or Clear UV: our take
Aquabot X4 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
Aquabot X4 is intended for inground and above-ground pools, while Clear UV is intended for inground pools. Aquabot X4 is rated for pools up to 60 ft; Clear UV is rated up to 50 ft. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Aquabot X4 lists 1 active brush and Intelligent navigation. Clear UV lists 2 active brushes, Intelligent navigation (C9 microprocessor), and Quad (2 pump + 2 drive) motors.
Filtration and debris
Aquabot X4 includes Basket; Clear UV includes UltraFilter. Clear UV has the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand. Aquabot X4 also has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Aquabot X4 provides a weekly timer; Clear UV provides a weekly timer, smartphone control, and included remote control. Aquabot X4 uses a 60 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Clear UV uses a 59 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel. Aquabot X4 is listed at 40 lb versus 27.6 lb for Clear UV; that 12.399999999999999 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Aquabot X4 is listed at $747 and Clear UV at $1,999; Aquabot X4 is $1,252 less. Aquabot X4 lists a 2-year warranty compared with 3 years for Clear UV. 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 X4 when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $747 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 X4 | 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 | YesEdge | No |
| Automatic scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone app | Not listed | Yes |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | Yes |
| 3-year warranty | No | YesEdge |
| 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 X4 stands out
Aquabot X4 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $747 starting price.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Is rated for pools up to 60 ft
- Is listed $1,252 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
- Uses 2 active brushes instead of 1
- Has documented smartphone control
Aquabot X4 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 X4 | Clear UV |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground and above-ground pools up to 60 ft 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 | $747 | $1,999 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Inground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 60 ft | Up to 50 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket | UltraFilter |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule | Weekly schedule + app |
| App and remote | Not listed | App + included remote |
| Cable | 60 ft with anti-tangle swivel | 59 ft with anti-tangle swivel |
| Robot weight | 40 lb | 27.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 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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