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ComparisonHayward AquaVac 6 Series and MOVA Rover X10

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All robot pool cleaners. Every figure below is placed against the whole class, so a gap can be read against how much the class itself varies.

Where each one suits you.

The conditions each robot was assessed against, side by side. Rows marked in gold are where these machines genuinely differ.

Fit verdicts by condition for each robot
Condition AquaVac 6 Series MOVA Rover X10
Pool type
In-ground GoodDesigned for in-ground pools; gunite, vinyl, and plaster all supported with proper pump integration. GoodAll four tests ran in in-ground pools, including connect.de's 8 x 4 m pool, with strong floor results.
Above-groundthey differ PoorWall-climbing arm and pump integration assume rigid in-ground geometry. DependsMOVA lists all pool types, but no test covered an above-ground pool, and it weighs 15.8 kg.
Mixed setupthey differ GoodStandard for this category, see specs for confirmation. DependsA mixed setup needs both pool types confirmed, and above-ground use has not been independently tested.
Pool size
Small (< 400 sqft) GoodCapable but exceeds what compact pools need; mapping overhead and arm mechanics waste resources on sub-5k gallon pools. GoodIt cleans small pools easily, though connect.de judged its size and price oversized for a garden pool.
Medium (400 – 800) Good12k to 35k gallons fits optimal mapping range; wall coverage completes in one to two cycles per week. Goodconnect.de's 8 x 4 m pool was cleaned systematically, with leaves, sand and soil reliably picked up.
Large (> 800) GoodSystematic mapping scales better than random search; multiple cycles on very large pools remain efficient. GoodMOVA rates it for 500 m², and ifun.de found runtime only slightly below the six-hour claim.
Debris load
Fine (sand / silt) GoodCartridge and bag filter designs handle fine sediment and silt; weekly rinse maintains suction. GoodAn included 3 micron filter caught pollen and fine dirt in connect.de's test, though it clogs faster.
Leaves / large debris GoodWall and floor brush combination collects leaves effectively; mapper avoids re-cleaning areas already covered. GoodIts 5 L basket and surface skimming collected leaves reliably in ifun.de's and connect.de's tests.
Algae / heavy foulingthey differ GoodWall and waterline arm specifically targets algae growth and calcium deposits. Dependsifun.de found light waterline deposits cleaned but old, stuck rims not removed; no algae test was run.
Coverage you want
Floor only GoodSystematic mapping ensures thorough floor sediment removal; owner reports document 90%+ completion per cycle. Goodifun.de found little left on the floor, and connect.de saw systematic, thorough floor cleaning.
Floor + walls GoodDedicated wall-climbing arm and brush pads designed for wall coverage from floor to mid-height. Goodconnect.de and PC-WELT found it climbs walls reliably with good adhesion.
Floor + walls + waterline GoodArticulated arm reaches waterline and perimeter tile; most pools report full waterline coverage. GoodPC-WELT and ifun.de found waterline cleaning powerful, with the robot staying active at the top.

A robot being poor for a condition is a fact about fit, not a fault. “Depends” means the record names a limit worth reading, not that the answer is unknown.

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The full recordHayward AquaVac 6 SeriesSpecifications, evidence, the Fit Check in full, and every tracked change.The full recordMOVA Rover X10Specifications, evidence, the Fit Check in full, and every tracked change.

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