Hayward SharkVac
Robotic in-ground pool cleaner with Smart Steering navigation that maps the pool for efficient floor and cove cleaning in about 2.5 hours.
Very good pool cleaning robot (81/100). It stands out most for cleaning (78/100). Highlight: smart-steering nav. Main trade-off: floor-focused.
Score breakdown
Rated across 5 criteria
Specifications
- Pool size
- 50 ft
- Cycle
- 150 min
- Filter
- Reusable cartridge
- Drive
- Corded
- Waterline scrub
- No
Pros
- Smart-steering nav
- Energy efficient
- Easy cartridge
Cons
- Floor-focused
- Corded
Owner reviews
A strong pool cleaning robot with real strengths
In our independent assessment, the Hayward SharkVac earns 81/100 — a very good pool cleaning robot.
Its strongest area is cleaning (78/100), followed by filtration (76/100). In practice, smart-steering nav.
The main caveat is convenience, where it scores 66/100. Specifically, floor-focused.
At €800, it sits below the typical price for the category — strong value. A dependable pick if its strengths line up with your priorities.
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Sign in to write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Corded or cordless — which is better?
Corded cleaners run as long as you like and never need charging; cordless models are easier to drop in and retrieve with no cable to untangle.
Does it clean walls and the waterline?
Models with waterline scrubbing climb the walls and clean the tile line where oils and scum collect, not just the floor.
Do I still need a separate pool filter?
The robot has its own filter basket/cartridge for debris; it reduces load on your main system but doesn’t replace water chemistry and circulation.
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