Hayward SharkVac Robotic Pool Cleaner

Our take

The Hayward SharkVac Robotic Pool Cleaner is a corded robotic pool cleaner from Hayward. It cleans the floor, navigates in a systematic pattern rather than at random, using smart steering technology, and has no app. Its cable is 50 ft long.

On paper it scores 5.0 out of 10 (basic) against other robotic cleaners. Its strongest areas are runtime (8.5) and navigation (7.0). Where it gives ground: app & connectivity (2.0) and cleaning coverage (3.5). Floor only: it doesn’t climb walls.

The best price we found is $1,199 at Leslie's. The typical robotic cleaner we track costs $899, so this one is pricier than most. For what it does, its value score is 0.2 out of 10.

If you want mapping navigation, the cheapest we track with it is the Dreame Z1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner at $349.99.

If you want a Wi-Fi app, the cheapest we track with it is the Dreame Z1 Pro Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner at $399.99.

To spend less for nearly the same spec score, the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Robotic Pool Cleaner rates 9.0 for $799.

For about the same money, the Beatbot Sora 70 Robotic Pool Cleaner scores higher (8.8) at $1,199.

Bottom line: a basic robotic cleaner on paper.