Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Niya Sonar 10 vs Niya Sonar 20

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

Niya Sonar 10 and Niya Sonar 20 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Escape. Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning.

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Niya Sonar

Niya Sonar 10

Above-ground pools up to 20 ft that need the floor vacuumed without a cord.

Listed price $149

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Niya Sonar

Niya Sonar 20

Above-ground pools up to 26 ft that need the floor cleaned without a cord.

Listed price $199

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A better alternative

What we recommend instead

Pool Express pick

Dolphin Escape

Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning.

$669

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Buying guidance

Niya Sonar 10 or Niya Sonar 20: our take

Niya Sonar 10 and Niya Sonar 20 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

Niya Sonar 10 is intended for inground and above-ground pools, while Niya Sonar 20 is intended for above-ground pools. Niya Sonar 10 is rated for pools up to 20 ft; Niya Sonar 20 is rated up to 26 ft. Each cleans floor, so coverage alone does not separate them. Niya Sonar 10 lists Dual drive motors. Niya Sonar 20 lists Sonar navigation and Dual drive motors.

Filtration and debris

Both models include Basket.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Both models provide one-touch starts and power-supply controls. Both use cordless battery power. Niya Sonar 10 is listed at 7.1 lb versus 10 lb for Niya Sonar 20; that 2.9000000000000004 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.

Price, warranty and the decision

Niya Sonar 10 is listed at $149 and Niya Sonar 20 at $199; Niya Sonar 10 is $50 less. Each lists a 1-year manufacturer warranty. Niya Sonar 10 and Niya Sonar 20 each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Dolphin Escape. Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor 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	Niya Sonar 10	Niya Sonar 20
Cleans the pool floor	Yes	Yes
Climbs and cleans walls	No	No
Scrubs the waterline	No	No
Fine-debris filter included	No	No
Large-debris filter	Yes	Yes
Automatic scheduling	No	No
Smartphone app	No	No
Anti-tangle swivel	Not listed	Not listed
3-year warranty	No	No
No recharging between cycles	No	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 Niya Sonar 10 stands out

Niya Sonar 10 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $149 starting price.

Is listed $50 lower
Weighs 7.1 lb versus 10 lb

Where Niya Sonar 20 stands out

Niya Sonar 20 is the better fit for pools up to 26 ft.

Is rated for pools up to 26 ft
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