Experts recommend Zodiac Baracuda G3 more than Hayward Navigator Pro
As of 9 Jan 2025, experts prefer Zodiac Baracuda G3 over Hayward Navigator Pro, but both Pool Cleaners have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Zodiac Baracuda G3 received 8 recommendations: from Salt Water Pool and Spa, House Grail (7 Feb 2024) Pool Cleaner Lab and 5 others. By contrast, Hayward Navigator Pro received only 4 recommendations from Pool Cleaner Lab, Cleanup Expert (2 Jan 2023) Pool Care Guy (22 Jan 2020) and 1 other.
| Rank | Change | Price | Pool Cleaner | Salt Water Pool and Spa  | House Grail  | Pool Cleaner Lab  |
Cleanup Expert  | Bob Vila  | Pool Care Guy  | ElectronicsHub  | TopTenReviews  | Swim University  | Better Homes and Gardens  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $349 |  Zodiac Baracuda G3 The Zodiac Baracuda G3 is a highly recommended suction-side automatic pool cleaner for in-ground pools, praised for its compatibility, effectiveness, ease of use, durability, and energy efficiency. | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | - | 4 | - | 2 |
| 6 | - | $399 |  Hayward Navigator Pro The Hayward Navigator Pro is a highly regarded, durable, and energy-efficient pool cleaner specifically designed for in-ground gunite pools, offering effective debris removal capabilities and easy maintenance. | - | - | 2 | 4 | - | 7 | - | - | - | 3 |
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Endorsement summary:
- Pool Cleaner Lab ranked Hayward Navigator Pro as #2 and Zodiac Baracuda G3 as #4
Rank Pool Cleaner ... ... #2 out of 10 Hayward Navigator Pro ... ... #4 out of 10 Zodiac Baracuda G3 ... ... Source: poolcleanerlab.com - On 2 Jan 2023 Cleanup Expert ranked Hayward Navigator Pro as #4 and Zodiac Baracuda G3 as #7
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 7 Hayward Navigator Pro Most efficient... ... ... #7 out of 7 Zodiac Baracuda G3 Most economicalSource: cleanup.expert - On 22 Jan 2020 Pool Care Guy ranked Zodiac Baracuda G3 as #1 and Hayward Navigator Pro as #7
Rank Pool Cleaner #1 out of 10 Zodiac Baracuda G3 ... ... #7 out of 10 Hayward Navigator Pro ... ... Source: poolcareguy.com - On 12 Aug 2024 Better Homes and Gardens ranked Zodiac Baracuda G3 as #2 and Hayward Navigator Pro as #3
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 4 Zodiac Baracuda G3 Best for Large Pools#3 out of 4 Hayward Navigator Pro Easiest to Use... ... ... Source: www.bhg.com - Salt Water Pool and Spa ranked Zodiac Baracuda G3 as #4
Rank Pool Cleaner ... ... #4 out of 5 Zodiac Baracuda G3 ... ... Source: www.saltwaterpoolandspa.com - On 7 Feb 2024 House Grail ranked Zodiac Baracuda G3 as #3
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 5 Zodiac Baracuda G3 Best for the Money... ... ... Source: housegrail.com - On 28 Jun 2023 Bob Vila ranked Zodiac Baracuda G3 as #1
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment #1 out of 10 Zodiac Baracuda G3 Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.bobvila.com - On 24 Apr 2023 TopTenReviews ranked Zodiac Baracuda G3 as #4
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 6 Zodiac Baracuda G3 The best user friendly pool vacuum cleaner... ... ... Source: www.toptenreviews.com
After counting and adding up the 64 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Zodiac Baracuda G3 outranks Hayward Navigator Pro. This is not to say that Hayward Navigator Pro is a bad option. Like Zodiac Baracuda G3, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Zodiac Baracuda G3 outranks Hayward Navigator Pro by 5 positions. This indicates that, as of 9 Jan 2025, Zodiac Baracuda G3 is more critically acclaimed than Hayward Navigator Pro.
| Rank | Change | Price | Pool Cleaner | Salt Water Pool and Spa | House Grail | Pool Cleaner Lab | Cleanup Expert | Bob Vila | Pool Care Guy | ElectronicsHub | TopTenReviews | Swim University | Better Homes and Gardens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $349 | Zodiac Baracuda G3 The Zodiac Baracuda G3 is a highly recommended suction-side automatic pool cleaner for in-ground pools, praised for its compatibility, effectiveness, ease of use, durability, and energy efficiency. | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | - | 4 | - | 2 |
| 2 | - | $409 |  Pentair Kreepy Krauly The Pentair Kreepy Krauly pool cleaner is a highly compatible and versatile option that offers excellent cleaning performance, ease of use, and energy efficiency for pool owners. | 5 | 4 | - | 5 | 6 | 8 | 4 | - | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | - | $349 |  Zodiac MX6 The Zodiac MX6 Pool Cleaner is a versatile and efficient option for inground pools, suitable for various pool sizes and shapes, with a high-suction power and energy-efficient design, although it may have some issues with build quality and hose durability. | 1 | - | 5 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $449 |  Hayward The PoolCleaner 2X | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 |
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Expert reviews [20]
Total expert reviews: 20
- with a score: 6
- without a score: 14
| Highest score by roboticpoolcleaner.org | 90 |
| Average score based on 20 reviews | 81 |
| Lowest score by ProductReview.com.au | 72 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [7]
Total expert reviews: 7
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by Cleanup Expert | 93 |
| Average score based on 7 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by House Grail | 74 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- 3 SIMPLE STEPS: In just three simple steps, the G3 cleaner is ready to clean your pool. Simply attach the disc, wheel deflector, and hose, and connect to the skimmer or dedicated suction line.
- FOR IN-GROUND POOLS:Compatible with low flow and variable speed pumps the G3 safely cleans multiple in ground pool surfaces including tile, vinyl, gunite, and fiberglass
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From Seller:
- The Hayward Navigator Pro Suction Cleaner is equipped with patented SmartDrive technology and systematically travels the pool floor, walls and coves for thorough, reliable results
- Powered by the pool’s existing filtration system, saving energy and money
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