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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 carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years.
CLEAR
Clear S
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
Aquabot
Aquabot Rapids 2500
Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Why Clear S is our pick
Clear S
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,749
Buy Clear SClear S or Aquabot Rapids 2500: our take
Clear S and Aquabot Rapids 2500 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
Clear S is intended for inground pools, while Aquabot Rapids 2500 is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Both are rated for pools up to 50 ft. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Clear S lists 2 active brushes, Intelligent navigation (C9 microprocessor), and Quad (2 pump + 2 drive) motors. Aquabot Rapids 2500 lists Gyroscope navigation.
Filtration and debris
Clear S has documented included filtration—UltraFilter—while the other model's included media is not fully published. That gives Clear S the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Clear S provides a weekly timer, smartphone control, and included remote control; Aquabot Rapids 2500 provides smartphone control.
Price, warranty and the decision
Clear S is listed at $1,749 and Aquabot Rapids 2500 at $999; Aquabot Rapids 2500 is $750 less. Clear S lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Aquabot Rapids 2500. Pool Express pick: Clear S. Clear S includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris. Clear S carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years. Choose Aquabot Rapids 2500 when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $999 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 | Clear S | Aquabot Rapids 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | Yes | Yes |
| Fine-debris filter included | YesEdge | No |
| Large-debris filter | No | No |
| Automatic scheduling | Yes | Not listed |
| Smartphone app | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | YesEdge | No |
| 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 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
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
Where Aquabot Rapids 2500 stands out
Aquabot Rapids 2500 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $999 starting price.
- Adds gyroscope-assisted navigation
- Is listed $750 lower
Clear S vs Aquabot Rapids 2500 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 | Clear S | Aquabot Rapids 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. | Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. |
| Starting price | $1,749 | $999 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Up to 50 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Corded | Not listed |
| Filtration | UltraFilter | Not listed |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | Not listed |
| App and remote | App + included remote | App control |
| Cable | 59 ft with anti-tangle swivel | Not listed |
| Robot weight | 27.6 lb | Not listed |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
Choose 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 carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years.
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