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
3.0/5
The TigerShark with a quick 90-minute cycle, worth the small premium for most buyers.
- 40 ftPool size
- To waterlineCleans
- Programmed patternNavigation
- 55 ftCable
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Leslie's$1,489Check price at Walmart$1,489Check price at ePoolSupply$1,489
Price checked October 21, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 90-minute Quick Clean when you need the pool fast
- Full 4-hour cycle covers floor, walls, coves and waterline
- Cartridge filter rinses out with a hose
Cons
- No app or timer
- One-year warranty on the retail version
- $60 more than the TigerShark
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Pool | |
|---|---|
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 40 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground |
| Surfaces | Gunite, vinyl, fiberglass, pebble |
| Cleaning | |
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline |
| Surface skimming | No |
| Filter | Cartridge filter |
| Power | |
| Power | Corded, 55 ft cable |
| Run time | Longest cycle 4 h |
| Navigation & app | |
| Navigation | Programmed pattern |
| App | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 21.5 lb (9.8 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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