# MOVA Rover X10 review

Cordless all in one cleaner with a buoy for app control underwater

- Our score: 6.7 out of 10
- Price: $2,499 (checked Nov 4, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: large pools that want surface and floor cleaning
- Skip if: you have a small pool or cannot lift 35 lb
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/mova-rover-x10/

## Verdict

A big cordless robot that tries to clean every part of the pool, including the surface, and is one of the few you can control while it is underwater. Bob Vila rated it 4.7/5 for cleaning and battery life, but EFTM found it missed steps, mapped poorly and needed software fixes. It weighs about 35 lb, so it suits large pools and owners who can lift it.

## Pros

- Cleans floor, walls, waterline and surface
- App control underwater through a relay buoy
- Very large 15,000 mAh battery
- Fine 3 micron filter included

## Cons

- About 35 lb and hard to lift out
- Weak on steps in two tests
- Buggy software and slow app (EFTM)
- Buoy needs separate charging

## Specs

- pool types: All pool types; marble, PVC, tile, stainless steel, fiberglass and mosaic (MOVA)
- cleans: Surface, floor, walls, corners, waterline, steps and shallow areas (MOVA); EFTM found it failed to clean its test pool's steps
- power: Cordless, 15,000 mAh battery with wireless charging station (MOVA, Basic Tutorials)
- runtime: Up to 6 h floor and 12 h surface (MOVA); EFTM's 150 min complete clean of 300 sq m used 63% of the battery
- charge time: 6.5 h (MOVA); EFTM saw up to 7 h
- filter: 5 L basket with replaceable 180 micron and 3 micron filters (MOVA)
- max pool size: Up to 5,400 sq ft per cycle (MOVA)
- app: MOVAhome app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; AquaSonar float relays control underwater (MOVA, Bob Vila); Basic Tutorials found the link stable only within about 15 m of the buoy
- weight: 34.8 lb (MOVA; EFTM and Basic Tutorials list 15.8 kg)
- warranty: Up to 3 years (MOVA)

## Safety

- recalls: Not checked
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active
- warranty: Up to 3 years (MOVA US store)

## Questions buyers ask

### Can I control it while it is underwater?

Yes. A floating AquaSonar buoy relays the app connection. Basic Tutorials found the link stable only within about 15 m of the buoy.

### Does it clean steps?

MOVA says it does. EFTM found no mode cleaned its test pool's steps, and Basic Tutorials rated it weaker on narrow steps and corners.

### How heavy is it?

MOVA lists 34.8 lb. EFTM said lifting it took two people.

## Sources

1. [MOVA US store: Rover X10](https://us.mova.tech/products/mova-rover-x10-robotic-pool-cleaner)
2. [Bob Vila: best robotic pool cleaners, tested](https://www.bobvila.com/articles/best-robotic-pool-cleaner/)
3. [EFTM: Mova Rover X10 review](https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-the-mova-rover-x10-pool-cleaner-designed-to-be-the-only-pool-robot-you-will-need-282182/amp)
4. [Basic Tutorials: MOVA Rover X10 review](https://basic-tutorials.com/reviews/gadget-reviews/mova-rover-x10-review/)