# Clear UV review

Corded pool robot with a built in UV-C lamp and 1 micron filter

- Our score: not scored yet
- Price: $1,999 (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: in-ground pools with fine debris
- Skip if: you want a proven long term track record
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/clear-uv/

## Verdict

A newer brand's corded flagship that measured among the strongest suction readings in independent testing and has an unusually fine filter. The UV-C lamp is an extra layer on top of normal sanitizer, not a replacement, and Clear has no multi season reliability record yet. Pick it if you want top suction and fine filtration on a cord; get the cheaper Clear S if you do not care about UV.

## Pros

- Measured 2.09 PSI suction in ActuallyUsed testing
- 1 micron fine filter panels
- Corded, so no charging between cycles
- 3 year warranty

## Cons

- Expensive at about $2,000
- UV lamp is a consumable that dims over time
- Heavy at 27.6 lb
- New brand with no long term reliability data

## Specs

- pool types: In-ground residential pools, working depth 2.5 to 16.4 ft (Clear)
- cleans: Floor, walls and waterline with two active brushes; Floor only and Waterline only modes (Clear)
- power: Corded, 100 to 120 V AC in, 24 V DC to the robot, 250 W average and 320 W max; four motors, two drive and two pump (Clear)
- runtime: Corded, so no battery limit; cycles of 1 h (Fast), 2 h (Regular, Floor, Waterline) or 3 h (Ultra), plus Custom (Clear)
- suction: 8,500+ GPH rated (Clear); ActuallyUsed measured 2.09 PSI at the intake, second highest on its chart
- filter: UltraFilter basket with four panels, 1 micron fine and 180 micron coarse, two sets included, replace every 3 to 6 months (Clear); The Pool Nerd notes the 1 micron rating is Clear's claim
- uv: Built in UV-C lamp, on or off in the app, runs only when submerged, about 2,000 h lamp life, replaceable at home (Clear)
- max pool size: Pools up to 50 ft long via a 59 ft swivel cable (Clear)
- app: Clear app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with weekly timer, live water temperature and remote driving (Clear)
- weight: 27.6 lb robot without cable; power supply 5.1 lb (Clear)
- warranty: 3 year limited, covers robot, control box, cable and UV module (Clear)

## Safety

- recalls: No recall found as of 2026-11-12 (CPSC saferproducts.gov recall search)
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active
- warranty: 3 years

## Questions buyers ask

### Does the UV light replace chlorine?

No. Both The Pool Nerd and ActuallyUsed say the UV-C lamp is a supplement to normal sanitizer, and neither measured a kill rate.

### What is the difference between Clear UV and Clear S?

Only the UV-C lamp. Clear lists the same motors, filters and modes on both, and the S costs $250 less.

### How big a pool can it clean?

Clear rates it for pools up to 50 ft long with a 59 ft cable and depths from 2.5 to 16.4 ft.

## Sources

1. [Clear UV product page](https://www.clearrobot.com/clear-uv/)
2. [The Pool Nerd: Clear UV review](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/clear-uv-review)
3. [ActuallyUsed: Clear UV review](https://www.actuallyused.com/clear-uv-review/)
4. [The Pool Nerd: Clear S review](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/clear-s-review)