Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Niya Sonar 10 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

Niya Sonar 10 and Niya Sonar 30 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Premier. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris and heavy leaves.

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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 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

Dolphin Premier

Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris and heavy leaves.

$1,999

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Buying guidance

Niya Sonar 10 or Niya Sonar 30: our take

Niya Sonar 10 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

Both robots are intended for inground and above-ground pools. Niya Sonar 10 is rated for pools up to 20 ft; Niya Sonar 30 is rated up to 33 ft. Niya Sonar 10 cleans floor; Niya Sonar 30 cleans floor, walls, and waterline. Niya Sonar 10 lists Dual drive motors. Niya Sonar 30 lists 2 active brushes, Sonar navigation, and Three brushless 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 19.2 lb for Niya Sonar 30; that 12.1 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 30 at $379; Niya Sonar 10 is $230 less. Each lists a 1-year manufacturer warranty. Niya Sonar 10 and Niya Sonar 30 each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Dolphin Premier. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris and heavy leaves.

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 30
Cleans the pool floor	Yes	Yes
Climbs and cleans walls	No	YesEdge
Scrubs the waterline	No	YesEdge
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 $230 lower
Weighs 7.1 lb versus 19.2 lb

Where Niya Sonar 30 stands out

Niya Sonar 30 is the better fit for pools up to 33 ft.

Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
Is rated for pools up to 33 ft