Comparison Table
Main Differences Between the Models
Below, we’d like to list the most important differences between our competitors. Hayward Navigator Pro and V-Flex don’t differ pretty much, and we can even call them two modifications of one series. However, there are several distinguishing features that may influence your choice:
- Haywards are made to suit all popular pool surface materials like fiberglass, concrete, tile, etc. However, the manufacturer states that the Pro and the V-Flex have separate models for gunite and vinyl pools.
- Hayward Navigator V-Flex comes with an improved V-Flex soft adjustable turbine. Its Pro brother uses a simpler rigid turbine.
- The V-Flex cleaner is ideal for variable-speed pumps (according to the manufacturer’s statement). We believe that the first vacuum can also suit such pumps. But there is no official confirmation in this regard yet.
- Finally, the first device is larger and lighter, while the second is heavier and more compact.
- suits inground pools up to 40ft
- cleans the floor and climbs walls
- saves energy since it works directly from the pool filter
- requires a minimum of maintenance
- collects large and small debris with a suction port and special wings
- uses basic SmartDrive motion navigation
- simple and quick installation
- suits inground pools up to 40ft
- cleans the floor and climbs walls
- connects with the pool filtration system
- energy-efficient
- requires a minimum of maintenance
- ensures 100% anti-clog protection with the V-Flex adjustable turbine
- goes according to the SmartDrive algorithms
- collects all debris with a suction port and wings
- simple and quick installation
- more affordable option
Design and Dimensions
Hayward Navigator V-Flex
- 11.81 x 11.81 x 7.87 inches
- 19.8 pounds
- special carry handle
- durable plastic
Further reading and references:
- Full specification on the manufacturer’s website models Hayward Navigator Pro and Hayward Navigator V-Flex
- Video reviews on models on Hayward Pool Products channel
Hi! I’m Markus Robertson, and water is my passion.
Five years ago, I graduated from the University of California-Los Angeles and was going to become a professional marine biologist. However, my fate had other plans for me, and due to family problems, I had to find a more stable and well-paid job. I had only one wish for my job to be connected with water.
During this period of my life, I worked as a sales manager at Olympic Pool & Spa Supplies. The job helped me learn everything about swimming pools and related pool equipment, as well as how to choose the best option and what to pay attention to.
Dear Marcus, thank you a lot for the comparison. I see both models have side wings. But can they interrupt cleaning (cling to stairs for example)? For me they seem not very functional)
Hi, Antony! Thank you very much for our kind words and question! As far as the real users’ reviews state side wings usually do not interrupt/disturb cleaning process. However, if you feel worried about this detail, cleaner design allows you to remove the wings and use your cleaner without them.
Hello! Are these cleaners ok with pool heaters or are there any restrictions?
Hi, Kathie! Thank you very much for your question! Yes, Hayward cleaners work in warmed water. However, we recommend keeping the manufacturer’s recommendations on min and max water temperature.
Great comparison, thank you for your work! I wonder if one can keep it in water all the time? Is it ok? I guess that’s allowed for robot cleaners.
Hi, Jafar! Thank you very much for your question! Yes, you can keep your pool cleaner in water. However, we still consider it better for service life to remove a cleaner.