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Top 3 Best Pool Cleaner Robots

Do you enjoy brushing and vacuuming your inground pool? Cleaning a pool can be fun. The keyword there is can. If you have the time and energy to manually clean your pool, it can be no big deal. Not everyone has that luxury, though. If you’re unable to manually clean your pool, you might want to consider a robotic pool cleaner. 

With a robotic pool cleaner, the burden of having to manually vacuum your swimming pool is off your shoulders. The best thing about these fancy little robots is all the time and energy they will save you. With a robotic pool cleaner, you can maximize the enjoyment you get out of your inground pool.

As with most products, there are a lot of robotic pool cleaners to choose from. Finding a good pool cleaner robot isn’t necessarily hard, but with so many on the market, it can be difficult to determine which are better than others, in what ways, etc. We are here to help.

Royal Pools G2 Landscaping installs and maintains inground pools all summer long. Our retail store carries a few different robotic cleaners to choose from. I have heard dozens of pool owners talk about “the magic of a robotic pool cleaner.” Frankly, I want all pool owners to be able to experience this!

In this article, we’re going to break down three of the absolute BEST pool cleaner robots on the market. We’ll talk about what makes them unique and how they work. Without further ado, let’s dive in!

Polaris

Polaris is a well-established name in the pool industry, known for its reliable and durable automatic and robotic pool cleaners. Having been trusted by pool owners for decades, Polaris’ new cleaners emphasize the ease of digital control while not sacrificing cleaning power.

Digital control isn’t for everyone… we understand that. Luckily, one of their most popular robotic pool cleaners listed below doesn’t include app automation. If you’re not tech-savvy, this may be the one for you.

Alpha iQ+

Polaris Alpha iQ plus robotic pool cleaner. The cleaner has a gray front brush and wheels. The body is predominantly navy-blue with black and silver accents. The Polaris logo is on the front/top above the gray front-brush.

  • Price: $1,649.99
  • Maximum cycle time: 3.5 hours
  • Smart control: Yes
  • Maximum pool length: n/a
  • Corded or Cordless: 70-foot cord
  • Filter type: Canister
  • Clean walls: Yes
  • Clean waterline: Yes
  • Warranty (years): 2

Epic 8640

Polaris Epic 8640 robotic pool cleaner. The cleaner has black treads and a gray front-brush and a predominantly navy-blue body with black and silver accents. The Polaris logo is on the top/front of the cleaner above the front-brush.

  • Price: $1,249.99
  • Maximum cycle time: 2.5 hours
  • Smart control: No
  • Maximum pool length: n/a
  • Corded or Cordless: 60-foot cord
  • Filter type: Canister
  • Clean walls: Yes
  • Clean waterline:  Yes
  • Warranty (years): 2

Maytronics

Maytronics is the company behind the Dolphin line of robotic pool cleaners, one of the most recognizable names in the industry. Dolphins are widely recommended by pool professionals and pool owners alike because they balance affordability with powerful cleaning capabilities.

Dolphin Nautilus CC

Dolphin Nautilus CC robotic pool cleaner from Maytronics. The cleaner is largely dark-gray with light-blue on the top and sides of the tread wheels. The cleaner also features a front-brush, above which states "Nautilus CC" and the Dolphin logo. The Maytronics logo can be seen on the side of the inner-tread.

  • Price: $599
  • Maximum cycle time: 3 hours
  • Smart control: No
  • Maximum pool length: 50 feet
  • Corded or Cordless: 60-foot cord
  • Filter type: Fine Filter kit
  • Clean walls: Yes
  • Clean waterline: No
  • Warranty (years): 2.5

Comparing Pros & Cons

Brand/Model Pros Cons
Polaris Alpha iQ+ Powerful cleaning, cleans waterline, smart controls, long cord reach Expensive; cord hinders mobility
Polaris Epic 8640 Reliable, strong cleaning, cleans walls & waterline No smart control, cord management required
Dolphin Nautilus CC Trusted brand, affordable for features, cleans walls, long cord Does not clean the waterline

Conclusion

Is a robotic pool cleaner the right investment for you and your pool? Well, if the benefits they can offer sound appealing to you, we would say yes. You should only invest in one if you’re financially capable, of course. Ultimately, a robotic pool cleaner is a time-saving investment. Owning an inground swimming pool is all about enjoyment and relaxation. Or at least it should be. If you’re sick of vacuuming your pool manually, a robotic pool cleaner would be a worthwhile investment.

Robotic pool cleaners are like any product… they’re not perfect. A lot of pool cleaner robots still struggle with stairs and corners. Having one won’t mean you never have to clean or vacuum your pool again. If you’ve read this far, you most likely are committed to getting a robotic pool cleaner. Great! We hope this article gave you a good starting point. 

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Written by Logan Edgemon