Hayward TigerShark
#37 in CordedFull review
A long-standing full-coverage robot for in-ground pools up to 20 x 40 ft, for owners who are not in a hurry.
Leslie's $1,429 Walmart $1,429 ePoolSupply $1,429$1,429
The Hayward TigerShark rates 2.8 among corded robotic pool cleaners; the Bestway AquaTronix G200 rates 2.8 among cordless ones. The Bestway AquaTronix G200 costs $1,299.40 less ($129.60 vs $1,429).
Bestway AquaTronix G200
#42 in CordlessFull review
A basic floor cleaner for small, flat above-ground pools on a tight budget. Bigger pools, or any with dirty walls, need more robot.
Bestway $129.60$129.60
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 TigerShark | Bestway AquaTronix G200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 24 $1,429 | 100 $130 |
| Cleaning 25% | 85 Floor, walls and waterline | 20 Floor only |
| Navigation 15% | 35 Programmed pattern | 10 Random |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Pool size 10% | 56 pools up to 800 sq ft | 26 pools up to 540 sq ft |
| Features 10% | 0 0 of 3; no app control, scheduling, caddy | 33 1 of 3; no app control, scheduling |
Specifications
| Hayward TigerShark | Bestway AquaTronix G200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 800 sq ft (74 m²), 40 ft long | Up to 538 sq ft (50 m²), 31.3 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground | Above-ground |
| Surfaces | Gunite, vinyl, fiberglass, pebble | - |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline | Floor only |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Filter | Cartridge filter | Built-in debris compartment (0.8 gal / 3.5 L) |
| Filter capacity | - | 3.5 L |
| Power | ||
| Power | Corded, 55 ft cable | Cordless (battery) |
| Run time | Longest cycle 4 h | Up to 1 h 30 min |
| Charge time | - | 6 h |
| Charging | - | Cable |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | Programmed pattern | Random |
| App | No | No |
| Scheduling | No | No |
| Retrieval | - | Stops when lifted from the water; retrieve with the included hook kit |
| Caddy included | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 21.5 lb (9.8 kg) | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |