Aiper Seagull SE
#39 in CordlessFull review
A basic floor cleaner for small, flat above-ground pools on a tight budget. Anyone with sloped floors or dirty walls needs a wall-climbing robot.
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The Aiper Seagull SE rates 3.0 among cordless robotic pool cleaners; the Hayward SharkVac XL rates 2.9 among corded ones. The Aiper Seagull SE costs $1,449.01 less ($149.99 vs $1,599).
Hayward SharkVac XL
#35 in CordedFull review
A full-coverage Hayward for in-ground pools up to 20 x 40 ft, including beach-entry pools.
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Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (cordless and corded), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Aiper Seagull SE | Hayward SharkVac XL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 100 $150 | 19 $1,599 |
| Cleaning 25% | 20 Floor only | 85 Floor, walls and waterline |
| Navigation 15% | 50 navigation not published (neutral score used) | 50 Smart steering |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Pool size 10% | 62 pools up to 860 sq ft | 56 pools up to 800 sq ft |
| Features 10% | 0 0 of 2; no app control, easy pickup | 0 0 of 2; no app control, caddy |
Specifications
| Aiper Seagull SE | Hayward SharkVac XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 860 sq ft (80 m²) | Up to 800 sq ft (74 m²), 40 ft long |
| Pool types | Above-ground | In-ground |
| Surfaces | - | Gunite, vinyl, fiberglass, pebble, tile |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor only | Floor, walls and waterline |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Filter | - | Top-access filter with two fine-porosity elements |
| Water flow | 1,320 gal/h | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Cordless (battery) | Corded, 55 ft cable |
| Battery | 45 Wh | - |
| Run time | Up to 1 h 40 min | Longest cycle 3 h |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | - | Smart steering |
| App | No | No |
| Retrieval | Parks near the pool wall when the battery runs low | - |
| Caddy included | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) | 21.5 lb (9.8 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2026 | - |