Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Niya Tracker 15 vs Niya Tracker 35

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 Tracker 15 and Niya Tracker 35 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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Niya Tracker

Niya Tracker 15

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

Listed price $199

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Niya Tracker

Niya Tracker 35

Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord.

Listed price $539

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A better alternative

What we recommend instead

Pool Express pick

Dolphin Cayman

Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.

$1,079

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Buying guidance

Niya Tracker 15 or Niya Tracker 35: our take

Niya Tracker 15 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

Niya Tracker 15 is intended for above-ground pools, while Niya Tracker 35 is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Niya Tracker 15 is rated for pools up to 20 ft; Niya Tracker 35 is rated up to 40 ft. Niya Tracker 15 cleans floor; Niya Tracker 35 cleans floor, walls, and waterline. Niya Tracker 35's documented cleaning system includes 2 active brushes, Sonar navigation, and Dual drive motors.

Filtration and debris

Both models include Basket.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Niya Tracker 15 provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls; Niya Tracker 35 provides one-touch starts. Both use cordless battery power. Niya Tracker 15 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 Tracker 15 is listed at $199 and Niya Tracker 35 at $539; Niya Tracker 15 is $340 less. Niya Tracker 15 lists a 1-year warranty compared with 1.5 years for Niya Tracker 35. Niya Tracker 15 and Niya Tracker 35 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	Niya Tracker 15	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 Tracker 15 stands out

Niya Tracker 15 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $199 starting price.

Is listed $340 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