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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The Hayward SharkVac XL rates 2.9 among corded robotic pool cleaners; the Bestway Flowclear AquaGlide rates 2.9 among cordless ones. The Bestway Flowclear AquaGlide costs $1,449 less ($150 vs $1,599).
Bestway Flowclear AquaGlide
#40 in CordlessFull review
Only for very small flat pools up to 16 ft across. The AquaTronix G200 costs less and covers more than double the area.
Amazon $150$150
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 (corded and cordless), 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 | Hayward SharkVac XL | Bestway Flowclear AquaGlide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 19 $1,599 | 100 $150 |
| Cleaning 25% | 85 Floor, walls and waterline | 20 Floor only |
| Navigation 15% | 50 Smart steering | 10 Random |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
| Pool size 10% | 56 pools up to 800 sq ft | 0 pools up to 220 sq ft |
| Features 10% | 0 0 of 2; no app control, caddy | 0 0 of 2; no app control, easy pickup |
Specifications
| Hayward SharkVac XL | Bestway Flowclear AquaGlide | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 800 sq ft (74 m²), 40 ft long | Up to 215 sq ft (20 m²), 16 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground | In-ground and above-ground |
| Surfaces | Gunite, vinyl, fiberglass, pebble, tile | - |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline | Floor only |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Filter | Top-access filter with two fine-porosity elements | Filter traps (0.58 gal) |
| Filter capacity | - | 2.2 L |
| Power | ||
| Power | Corded, 55 ft cable | Cordless (battery) |
| Run time | Longest cycle 3 h | Up to 40 min |
| Charge time | - | 6 h |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | Smart steering | Random |
| App | No | No |
| Retrieval | - | Retrieve with the included floating hook kit |
| Caddy included | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 21.5 lb (9.8 kg) | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |