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Pool Cleaners under $250

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16 pool cleaners under $250 from Aiper, Bestway, Hayward and more. Most cost $160 to $249, and half cost less than $193.

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BrandAiper2Bestway2Hayward2Ultenic2XtremepowerUS2Zodiac2Baracuda1Intex1Pentair1Wybot1
TypeRobotic8Suction-side5Pressure-side1
CordlessCordless8
Pool typeAbove-ground9In-ground2Both1
PriceUnder $20010Under $3006$200 & above6
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Intex

Above-ground

+Includes an automatic pool vacuum cleaner with the pool package
+Designed for above-ground pools up to the stated size
+Saltwater pool system that uses salt to sanitize the water
$231.88
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Wybot

Robotic, Above-ground

+Cordless: only 8 of 16 here have one
$169.99-23%List: $219.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
Hayward

Suction-side, Above-ground

+Suction-side cleaner that runs off the pool's filter pump
+Designed for above-ground pools
+Automatic pool cleaner that moves around the pool floor on its own
−Needs a connection to the skimmer or suction line
$188.49
as of 11/03/2026 23:21 PST - Details
Bestway

Robotic

+Cordless design with no hose or power cord to manage
+Rechargeable battery for untethered operation
+40-minute runtime per cleaning cycle
−Shorter 40-minute runtime than some cordless models
$150.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:00 PST - Details
XtremepowerUS

Suction-side, In-ground

+Suction-side automatic sweeper for in-ground pools
+Includes a 39 ft hose for reaching across the pool
+Automatic sweeping operation without manual steering
$249.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
Ultenic

Robotic, Both

+Cordless robotic design with no cable to manage
+Works in both above-ground and in-ground pools
+Covers pools up to 850 square feet
$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:39 PST - Details
Zodiac

Pressure-side, Above-ground

+Pressure-side design runs on pool pump flow
+Designed for above-ground vinyl pools
+Automatic cleaning without manual vacuuming
$215.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
Baracuda

Suction-side, Above-ground

+Suction-side design runs on existing pool filtration
+Built for above-ground pools
+Automatic operation with no manual steering needed
−Suction-side models depend on the pump and filter for debris pickup
$240.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:36 PST - Details
Aiper

Robotic, Above-ground

+Cordless design with no cable to manage
+Strong 1,200 GPH suction for pulling in debris
+Runs up to 90 minutes on a charge
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:42 PST - Details
Pentair

Suction-side, Above-ground

+Suction-side design for above-ground pools
+Automatic cleaning without manual vacuuming
+Compact unit suited to smaller above-ground pools
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Hayward

Robotic

+Cordless robotic cleaner that needs no power cord in the pool
+Built for flat-bottomed pools
+Automatic pool vacuum that cleans without a hose hookup
$179.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:21 PST - Details
XtremepowerUS

Suction-side, In-ground

+Suction-side automatic sweeper for in-ground pools
+Includes a 39 ft hose for reaching across the pool
+Automatic sweeping operation without manual steering
$249.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
Bestway

Robotic, Above-ground

+Cordless rechargeable robot with no hose to manage
+Designed for above ground pools
+Automatic robotic vacuum operation
$197.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details
Aiper

Robotic, Above-ground

+Cordless: only 8 of 16 here have one
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:39 PST - Details

Compare specs

pool cleanerTypePool typeSpec scorePrice
Above-groundn/a$231.88
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
RoboticAbove-groundn/a$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
Suction-sideAbove-groundn/a$188.49
as of 11/03/2026 23:21 PST - Details
Roboticn/a$150.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:00 PST - Details
Suction-sideIn-groundn/a$249.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
RoboticBothn/a$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:39 PST - Details
Pressure-sideAbove-groundn/a$215.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
n/a$173.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:36 PST - Details
Suction-sideAbove-groundn/a$240.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:36 PST - Details
RoboticAbove-groundn/a$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:42 PST - Details

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