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A stronger Pool Express option
Niya Sonar 10 and Niya Tracker 35 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Clear UV. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
Niya Sonar
Niya Sonar 10
Above-ground pools up to 20 ft that need the floor vacuumed without a cord.
Niya Tracker
Niya Tracker 35
Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord.
What we recommend instead
Clear UV
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,999
Buy Clear UVNiya Sonar 10 or Niya Tracker 35: our take
Niya Sonar 10 and Niya Tracker 35 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 Tracker 35 is rated up to 40 ft. Niya Sonar 10 cleans floor; Niya Tracker 35 cleans floor, walls, and waterline. Niya Sonar 10 lists Dual drive motors. Niya Tracker 35 lists 2 active brushes, Sonar navigation, and Dual drive motors.
Filtration and debris
Both models include Basket.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Niya Sonar 10 provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls; Niya Tracker 35 provides one-touch starts. Both use cordless battery power. Niya Sonar 10 is listed at 7.1 lb versus 19.2 lb for Niya Tracker 35; 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 Tracker 35 at $539; Niya Sonar 10 is $390 less. Niya Sonar 10 lists a 1-year warranty compared with 1.5 years for Niya Tracker 35. Niya Sonar 10 and Niya Tracker 35 each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Clear UV. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
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 Tracker 35 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not listed |
| 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 $390 lower
- Weighs 7.1 lb versus 19.2 lb
Where Niya Tracker 35 stands out
Niya Tracker 35 is the better fit for pools up to 40 ft.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- Carries a 1.5-year warranty instead of 1 years
- Is rated for pools up to 40 ft
Niya Sonar 10 vs Niya Tracker 35 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 | Niya Sonar 10 | Niya Tracker 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Above-ground pools up to 20 ft that need the floor vacuumed without a cord. | Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord. |
| Starting price | $149 | $539 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 20 ft | Up to 40 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Cordless | Cordless |
| Filtration | Basket | Basket |
| Scheduling | One-touch start | One-touch start |
| App and remote | Power-supply controls | Not listed |
| Cable | Cordless | Cordless |
| Robot weight | 7.1 lb | 19.2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | 1.5 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Niya Sonar 10 and Niya Tracker 35 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Clear UV. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
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