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A stronger Pool Express option
Clear UV and Niya Tracker 15 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
CLEAR
Clear UV
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
Niya Tracker
Niya Tracker 15
Above-ground pools up to 20 ft that need the floor vacuumed without a cord.
What we recommend instead
Dolphin Cayman
Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
$1,079
Buy Dolphin CaymanClear UV or Niya Tracker 15: our take
Clear UV and Niya Tracker 15 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 UV is intended for inground pools, while Niya Tracker 15 is intended for above-ground pools. Clear UV is rated for pools up to 50 ft; Niya Tracker 15 is rated up to 20 ft. Clear UV cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Niya Tracker 15 cleans floor. Clear UV's documented cleaning system includes 2 active brushes, Intelligent navigation (C9 microprocessor), and Quad (2 pump + 2 drive) motors.
Filtration and debris
Clear UV includes UltraFilter; Niya Tracker 15 includes Basket. That gives Clear UV the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand. Niya Tracker 15 has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Clear UV provides a weekly timer, smartphone control, and included remote control; Niya Tracker 15 provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls. Clear UV uses a 59 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Niya Tracker 15 uses cordless battery power. Clear UV is listed at 27.6 lb versus 7.1 lb for Niya Tracker 15; that 20.5 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Clear UV is listed at $1,999 and Niya Tracker 15 at $199; Niya Tracker 15 is $1,800 less. Clear UV lists a 3-year warranty compared with 1 years for Niya Tracker 15. Clear UV and Niya Tracker 15 each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
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 UV | Niya Tracker 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | YesEdge | No |
| Scrubs the waterline | YesEdge | No |
| Fine-debris filter included | YesEdge | No |
| Large-debris filter | No | YesEdge |
| Automatic scheduling | YesEdge | No |
| Smartphone app | YesEdge | No |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | YesEdge | No |
| No recharging between cycles | YesEdge | No |
| Built-in UV-C water treatment | YesEdge | 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 UV stands out
Clear UV is the better fit for pools up to 50 ft.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
- Adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans
- Can start on a weekly schedule without a manual launch before every cycle
Where Niya Tracker 15 stands out
Niya Tracker 15 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $199 starting price.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Is listed $1,800 lower
- Weighs 7.1 lb versus 27.6 lb
Clear UV vs Niya Tracker 15 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 UV | Niya Tracker 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. | Above-ground pools up to 20 ft that need the floor vacuumed without a cord. |
| Starting price | $1,999 | $199 |
| Pool type | Inground | Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Up to 20 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor |
| Power | Corded | Cordless |
| Filtration | UltraFilter | Basket |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | One-touch start |
| App and remote | App + included remote | Power-supply controls |
| Cable | 59 ft with anti-tangle swivel | Cordless |
| Robot weight | 27.6 lb | 7.1 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Clear UV and Niya Tracker 15 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
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