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A stronger Pool Express option
Niya Sonar 30 and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Clear S. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
Niya Sonar
Niya Sonar 30
Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord.
Polaris
Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300
Pools that need floor cleaning.
What we recommend instead
Clear S
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,749
Buy Clear SNiya Sonar 30 or Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300: our take
Niya Sonar 30 and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 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 30 has a published maximum pool length of 33 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Niya Sonar 30 cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 cleans floor. Niya Sonar 30's documented cleaning system includes 2 active brushes, Sonar navigation, and Three brushless motors.
Filtration and debris
Niya Sonar 30 has documented included filtration—Basket—while the other model's included media is not fully published. Niya Sonar 30 also has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Niya Sonar 30 provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls; Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 provides daily scheduling. Niya Sonar 30 uses cordless battery power, while Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 uses a 60 ft corded cable. Niya Sonar 30 is listed at 19.2 lb versus 18 lb for Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300; that 1.1999999999999993 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Niya Sonar 30 is listed at $379 and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 at $1,393.60; Niya Sonar 30 is $1,014.60 less. Niya Sonar 30 and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Clear S. 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 30 | Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | YesEdge | No |
| Scrubs the waterline | YesEdge | No |
| Fine-debris filter included | No | No |
| Large-debris filter | YesEdge | No |
| Automatic scheduling | No | YesEdge |
| Smartphone app | No | Not listed |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | No | Not listed |
| No recharging between cycles | No | YesEdge |
| 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 30 stands out
Niya Sonar 30 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $379 starting price.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Is listed $1,014.60 lower
Where Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 stands out
Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 is the better fit for pools that need floor cleaning.
- Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles
- Weighs 18 lb versus 19.2 lb
Niya Sonar 30 vs Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 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 30 | Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord. | Pools that need floor cleaning. |
| Starting price | $379 | $1,393.60 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Not listed |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 33 ft | Not listed |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor |
| Power | Cordless | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket | Not listed |
| Scheduling | One-touch start | Daily schedule |
| App and remote | Power-supply controls | Not listed |
| Cable | Cordless | 60 ft |
| Robot weight | 19.2 lb | 18 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | Not listed |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Niya Sonar 30 and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Clear S. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
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