Diver A10
4 independent reviewsRead the findings →MOVA's first pool robot, a tracked cordless cleaner for the floor, walls and waterline. It cleans medium to large in-ground pools thoroughly, with long runs. Steps and shallow ledges can trip it up, though, and recharging is slow.
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Where it sits in MOVA’s range
- MOVA Diver R10MOVA's cheaper pool robot
- Diver A10This model
- Rover X10MOVA's pricier pool robot
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What reviewers found
Three long home tests, all positive about the cleaning. EFTM found its pool spotless and saw it climb steps other robots couldn't reach. Digital Reviews Network rated the floor, wall and waterline cleaning highly in a 110m² saltwater pool, and got up to 210 minutes per charge. Maniaques ran it for 16 full cycles and called it one of the most convincing robots on the market. Two hit snags in shallow areas, and they disagree on whether the app tells you anything while it's underwater. Technically Jeff's video review is positive too.
EFTM, hands-on · Digital Reviews Network, hands-on · Maniaques, hands-on
Floor, wall and waterline
Reviewers rate it highlyEFTM found its pool spotless, with every wall climbed and the waterline scrubbed until it shone. Digital Reviews Network rated floor and wall cleaning highly and saw much of a built-up waterline mark lifted, and Maniaques praised its tidy handling of corners and curves.
Debris
Reviewers rate it highlyDigital Reviews Network found fine dust, dirt, leaves and small sticks in the basket from a pool that looked clean, and EFTM found the wool-type filter, with the ultra-fine one fitted, let nothing past.
Coverage and navigation
Mixed resultsEFTM saw it reach a three-step corner no other robot had managed. Shallow areas trip it up, though: Digital Reviews Network found steps and a beach entry still needed attention, and Maniaques saw it treat a 14cm-deep beach as the pool edge.
Battery and charging
Mixed resultsRuns are long: Digital Reviews Network got up to 210 minutes and Maniaques needed only one charge a week. Recharging is slow, though, at almost five hours for EFTM and five to six for Maniaques.
Filter and retrieval
Reviewers rate it highlyDigital Reviews Network found runs ended near the edge, easy to reach with the hook, and the basket empties in seconds. EFTM liked the large handle and hose-clean filter, though water kept dribbling out long after lifting. It weighs about 9kg.
Pool types it suits
Mixed resultsDeep, sloped pools suit it, and Digital Reviews Network had good results in a 110m² saltwater pool. Shallow beach entries are the problem: one confused it for Digital Reviews Network until a firmware update, and Maniaques had to start the robot there as a workaround.
Reliability and support
Not enough evidenceManiaques ran 16 full cycles and reported no faults, but none of the reviews we use has run it for longer or judged MOVA's support.
Value
Reviewers rate it highlyTechnically Jeff calls it one of the best-value pool cleaners you can buy, well below rivals' prices. EFTM rates it as good as anything in its price range, and Maniaques says finer filtration and navigation justify its price over the cheaper Spino E1.
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Floors, walls and waterline all get done
EFTM said its pool was spotless, with every wall climbed and the waterline scrubbed until it shone. Digital Reviews Network found floor cleaning very good and wall cleaning impressive next to its old suction cleaner, and it lifted much of a built-up waterline mark, though switching the double waterline scrub on or off made no visible difference. Maniaques praised its straight lines and tidy handling of corners and curves. A normal run should leave you with a properly clean pool.
Shallow areas and steps can trip it
Results on steps split. EFTM was surprised to see it reach the corner of a three-step entry no other robot had managed. Digital Reviews Network found steps, corners and a beach entry still needed attention, and it only made one trip onto a seat. Early on it also stopped in the shallow beach entry, thinking it was out of the water, until a firmware update fixed that. Maniaques found it treated a 14cm-deep beach as the pool edge, and got round it by starting the robot there.
Long runs, slow recharges
MOVA claims up to four hours. Digital Reviews Network got up to 210 minutes, enough for most of its 110m² pool in one go. Maniaques says a firmware update raised the rated runtime to 240 minutes, and one charge a week was enough across its 16 cycles. Charging is the slow part: EFTM timed almost five hours from 9 per cent to full, and Maniaques measured five to six hours. Put it on charge as soon as it comes out of the water, not just before you need it.
It keeps going after the job's done
EFTM found six of its eight modes keep cleaning until the battery is nearly flat, even when the floor looked finished after about 90 minutes. The exception it liked is the Eco timer, which schedules short runs over a week, and MOVA says the robot waits underwater between them, per MOVA. So you'd only lift it out to empty the basket. Digital Reviews Network found scheduling handy too, as long as you remember to charge it first.
Easy filter, one thing to remember
The 3.5-litre basket lifts out of the top and rinses clean with a hose, one of Digital Reviews Network's favourite features. Maniaques liked the two-layer standard filter and notes the finer 3-micron filter comes included on MOVA's own shop but is sold separately elsewhere. It also warns that you must refit the charging-port cap every time, or the robot isn't sealed. MOVA says it drains in seconds, but EFTM found water kept dribbling out long after.
Does the app see it underwater?
Testers disagree. Digital Reviews Network could check cleaning progress in the app during a run and got notifications when it finished and when the battery was low. EFTM found no way to monitor or stop it once it was submerged, and the voice assistant links didn't work for it either. Both describe an end-of-run summary showing run time and how much water was filtered. The buttons on the robot cover the three main modes, so you don't have to use the app.
EFTM and Digital Reviews Network tested in Australian pools, Maniaques in an 8 × 4m French pool with steps. Maniaques reviewed in French.
Our take
Should you buy the Diver A10?
Best for: Large in-ground pools needing floors, walls and the waterline cleaned. Skip it if: You do not want to lift it out and recharge it after each run.
buy it for a medium to large in-ground pool if you can remember to charge it straight after each run. If you want the surface skimmed as well, look at the Beatbot Sora 70.
The Diver A10 is MOVA's first pool robot, sitting between its cheaper Diver R10 and the Rover X10. It runs on tracks, climbs walls, scrubs the waterline twice over and parks at the edge when it finishes. It has an unusually long claimed battery life and a large filter basket, and the main modes can be picked with a button on top, so the app is optional.
EFTM found its pool spotless, with every wall climbed and the waterline scrubbed until it shone, and saw it reach the corner of a three-step entry no other robot had managed. Digital Reviews Network rated floor and wall cleaning highly in a saltwater pool and found fine dust in the basket from a pool that looked clean, and Maniaques ran sixteen full cycles without a fault. Shallow water is the snag: Digital Reviews Network's robot stopped in a beach entry until a firmware update, and Maniaques found it treated a shallow beach as the pool edge. Recharging is slow, at almost five hours for EFTM, and EFTM found most modes keep cleaning until the battery is nearly flat even after the floor looks done. Maniaques notes the finer filter comes in the box from MOVA's own shop but is sold separately elsewhere.
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Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Does it climb walls and clean the waterline?
Yes. It has wall and waterline cleaning with a double scrub, reaching up to 2 inches above the water, per the specifications. Digital Reviews Network found it removed much of a stubborn waterline mark, and EFTM said the waterline shone. There's no waterline-only mode, which Maniaques missed.
Is it cordless, and how long does a charge last?
It's cordless, with up to four hours claimed, per the specifications. Digital Reviews Network got up to 210 minutes, and Maniaques found one charge a week was enough. Recharging is slow: nearly five hours for EFTM, five to six for Maniaques.
Can it cope with steps and a deep end?
Deep ends and sloped walls, yes; shallow areas less so. EFTM saw it reach a tricky three-step corner, but Digital Reviews Network found steps and a beach entry still needed attention, and quotes a 30cm minimum working depth. Maniaques found it treated a 14cm-deep beach as the pool edge.
How do I get it out of the water?
It parks at the pool edge when it's done, and both of Digital Reviews Network's test runs ended near the edge, easy to reach with the supplied hook on a standard pole. EFTM liked the large handle, which the hook grabs easily. It weighs about 9kg, per the specifications.
How do I clean the filter?
Lift the 3.5-litre basket out of the top and hose it, which Digital Reviews Network found took seconds. Maniaques says to rinse the optional 3-micron filter after use, and to refit the charging cap before the robot goes back in.
Alternatives
Other robotic pool cleaners to compare.
Sora 30
Why consider it: Testers found strong pickup, long runs and easy retrieval, and it copes with shallow ledges.
The compromise: Its waterline scrub is weak and its filter is too coarse for fine dust.
Scuba S1 Pro
Why consider it: Another big tracked cordless robot that two testers found cleans floors, walls and the waterline very well.
The compromise: It's heavy to lift out when full of water, and the app does little.
AquaSense 2
Why consider it: It floats to the edge when done, so you can lift it out without a hook.
The compromise: It doesn't skim, and steps and fine silt are hit and miss.
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Videos
- Technically Jeff: Is This $599 Pool Robot Too Good to Be True? MOVA Diver A10 Review ↗10 / 10Video
- Search YouTube for MOVA Diver A10 ↗Search results may include company demonstrations or similar models. Check the source and model name; a demonstration is not an independent performance test.