WYBOT S2 Solar Vision
#24 in CordlessFull review
The S2 Solar plus a debris-spotting camera, for in-ground pools with heavy leaf fall. The camera adds $200 for floor-only gains.
WYBOT $1,599.99$1,599.99
The WYBOT S2 Solar Vision rates 3.8 among cordless robotic pool cleaners; the Hayward SharkVac XL rates 3.0 among corded ones.
Hayward SharkVac XL
#32 in CordedFull review
A full-coverage Hayward for in-ground pools up to 20 x 40 ft, including beach-entry pools.
Leslie's $1,599 Walmart $1,599$1,599
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 | WYBOT S2 Solar Vision | Hayward SharkVac XL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 19 $1,600 | 19 $1,599 |
| Cleaning 25% | 85 Floor, walls and waterline | 85 Floor, walls and waterline |
| Navigation 15% | 85 AI camera | 50 Smart steering |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Pool size 10% | 100 pools up to 3,230 sq ft | 56 pools up to 40 ft long (about 800 sq ft) |
| Features 10% | 100 3 of 3 | 50 too few features published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| WYBOT S2 Solar Vision | Hayward SharkVac XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 3,229 sq ft (300 m²) | Up to 40 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground | In-ground |
| Surfaces | Concrete, vinyl, mosaic tile | Gunite, vinyl, fiberglass, pebble, tile |
| Max depth | 9.8 ft | - |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline | Floor, walls and waterline |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Filter | 180 µm filter basket plus 40 ppi sponge | Top-access filter with two fine-porosity elements |
| Water flow | 3,962 gal/h | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Cordless (battery) | Corded, 55 ft cable |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | - |
| Run time | Up to 2 h 30 min | Longest cycle 3 h |
| Charge time | 3 h | - |
| Charging | Solar + cable | - |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | AI camera | Smart steering |
| App | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | - |
| Scheduling | Yes | - |
| Retrieval | Returns to the solar charging dock | - |
| Build | ||
| Water resistance | IP68 | - |
| Weight | 46.3 lb (21 kg) | 21.5 lb (9.8 kg) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |