Name: Hayward SharkVac
Brand: Hayward
SKU: db1105d5-d546-400d-88b7-708634ba3e91
Rating: 7.0 (461 reviews)

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Experts recommend Hayward TigerShark Plus more than Hayward SharkVac

As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Hayward TigerShark Plus over Hayward SharkVac, but both Pool Cleaners have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Hayward TigerShark Plus received 1 recommendation: from Robotic Pool Cleaners. Hayward SharkVac was also endorsed 1 times: by Cleanup Expert (25 Dec 2023). However, experts generally ranked Hayward SharkVac lower than Hayward TigerShark Plus in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.

Rank	Change	Price	Pool Cleaner	Better Homes and Gardens	reviewed.usatoday.com	River Pools	Robotic Pool Cleaners	Bob Vila	The Spruce	Cleanup Expert	US News & World Report	Real Simple	Forbes
44	N/A	Check price	Hayward TigerShark Plus	-	-	-	11	-	-	-	-	-	-
45	N/A	Check price	Hayward SharkVac	-	-	-	-	-	-	11	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 25 Dec 2023 Cleanup Expert ranked Hayward SharkVac as #11

Rank Pool Cleaner Comment

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#11 out of 16 Hayward SharkVac
Best Budget Model

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Source: cleanup.expert
Robotic Pool Cleaners ranked Hayward TigerShark Plus as #11

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#11 out of 13 Hayward TigerShark Plus
Best Warranty

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Source: roboticpoolcleanerscompared.com

After counting and adding up the 94 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Hayward TigerShark Plus outranks Hayward SharkVac. This is not to say that Hayward SharkVac is a bad option. Like Hayward TigerShark Plus, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Hayward SharkVac nor Hayward TigerShark Plus were recommended by key experts who publish Robotic Pool Cleaners recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	Pool Cleaner	Better Homes and Gardens	reviewed.usatoday.com	River Pools	Robotic Pool Cleaners	Bob Vila	The Spruce	Cleanup Expert	US News & World Report	Real Simple	Forbes
1	-	Check price	Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus The Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus is a reliable and efficient robotic pool cleaner that can clean all types of debris, equipped with CleverClean technology, dual-cyclonic suction, and dual scrubbing brushes, making it easy to maintain and energy-efficient.	5	1	6	3	1	-	-	1	1	7
2	-	Check price	Dolphin Premier 2018 The Dolphin Premier 2018 robotic pool cleaner is a smart, efficient, and durable option that can handle any type of debris and pool shape, with a filtration system that captures debris of different sizes and a non-prorated three-year warranty.	3	2	5	4	-	-	2	3	7	-
3	-	$200	Aiper Seagull SE The Aiper Seagull SE robotic pool cleaner is highly praised for its cleaning performance, filtration system, durability, ease of use, warranty coverage, and energy efficiency, making it a great investment for flat-bottomed pools.	2	3	-	-	2	-	-	2	-	2
4	-	$669	Dolphin Escape The Dolphin Escape robotic pool cleaner is a highly efficient and effective cleaning solution for pool owners, with a high-capacity filter cartridge, durable design, and energy-efficient technology.	4	-	-	7	5	-	13	4	6	-
5	-	$1549	Dolphin Explorer E50	1	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	3	-
6	-	$1399	Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme The Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme is a reliable and efficient robotic pool cleaner with a multi-cartridge filtration system, intuitive smartphone app, and energy-efficient design, making it an excellent choice for pool owners who want a thorough and hassle-free cleaning experience.	-	-	-	-	-	3	1	-	5	-
7	-	$580	Aiper Scuba S1	8	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	9	-
8	-	$1099	Polaris F9550 The Polaris F9550 Sport Robotic Pool Cleaner is a reliable and efficient cleaning tool for in-ground pools up to 60 ft in length, featuring a serpentine-like cleaning pattern, oscillating brushes, and Proprietary Vortex Vacuum Technology.	-	-	4	1	-	-	-	-	-	-
9	-	$1649	Polaris VRX iQ+	7	-	-	-	3	5	-	-	-	-
10	-	$499	Dolphin E10 The Dolphin E10 robotic pool cleaner is an efficient and easy-to-use cleaning solution for small to medium-sized pools, featuring an active scrubbing brush, CleverClean navigation system, and energy-saving scanning software.	-	-	1	-	-	-	10	-	-	-
11	-	$1200	Polaris 9650IQ The Polaris 9650IQ robotic pool cleaner is a powerful and efficient solution for pool owners looking to maintain a clean and healthy pool environment with ease.	-	-	-	-	6	-	-	7	-	5
12	-	Check price	Wybot Osprey 200	-	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-
14	-	$105	Intex ZX300 Deluxe	-	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4
15	+1	$824	Dolphin Triton PS The Dolphin Triton PS robotic pool cleaner is a highly efficient and effective cleaning machine that is designed to clean floors, walls, and waterlines of pools up to 50 feet in length, with advanced navigation technology, dual scrubbing brushes, and superior filtration capabilities.	-	-	-	8	-	-	4	-	-	-
16	-1	$2199	Beatbot Aquasense Pro	-	-	-	-	4	8	-	-	-	-
17	-	$1629	Dolphin Sigma The Dolphin Sigma robotic pool cleaner is a highly efficient and effective cleaning solution for pool owners, with dual scrubbing brushes, SmartNav 3.0 scanning and coverage technology, a dual high-capacity filter system, and energy-efficient construction, all backed by a 36-month limited warranty.	-	-	-	5	-	-	7	-	-	-
18	-	$1399	Polaris Freedom	9	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	-
19	-	$499	Polaris P70	-	-	-	-	7	-	-	6	-	-
20	-	$1299	Dolphin Quantum The Dolphin Quantum robotic pool cleaner is a highly efficient and versatile cleaning solution for pool owners, with excellent cleaning capabilities, SmartNav 2.0 technology, a top-loading filtration system, and high energy efficiency.	-	-	-	6	-	-	8	-	-	-
21	-	Check price	Aiper Seagull Pro The Aiper Seagull Pro is a powerful and efficient robotic pool cleaner with a smart navigation system, efficient filtration, and user-friendly design, making it a reliable and cost-effective option for pool owners.	-	-	-	-	8	-	-	8	-	-
22	-	Check price	Dolphin Triton PS Plus The Dolphin Triton PS Plus robotic pool cleaner is a highly efficient and effective cleaning machine that is capable of cleaning all types of debris, including leaves, acorns, twigs, and branches, making it an excellent choice for pool owners who want a thorough and efficient cleaning performance.	-	-	-	9	-	-	-	-	-	8
23	-	Check price	Paxcess Cordless The Paxcess Cordless Automatic Pool Cleaner is a powerful and efficient device that uses smart navigation to thoroughly clean pool floors and filter water for debris, making it a reliable and hassle-free option for pool owners.	-	-	-	13	-	-	15	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [3]

89

Total expert reviews: 3

with a score: 1
without a score: 2

Highest score by Cleanup Expert	89
Average score based on 3 reviews	89
Lowest score by Cleanup Expert	89

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [5]

82

Total expert reviews: 5

with a score: 1
without a score: 4

Highest score by Robotic Pool Cleaners	82
Average score based on 5 reviews	82
Lowest score by Robotic Pool Cleaners	82

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

Uses smart steering technology that provides an efficient cleaning pattern, scouring pool floors and coves in just about 2 hours
Runs separately from the pool's filtration system reducing the frequency of filter backwash cycles; Top-access filter allows quick debris removal and easy cleanup
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From Seller:

Perfect for residential pools up to 20' x 40'
Includes wireless handheld remote that can be used to steer the cleaner into hard-to-reach areas
On-board pump for intense vacuum power to suck up dirt and debris
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