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Pool Cleaners

58 pool cleaners from Vingli, Wybot, Dolphin and more. Most cost $250 to $1,299, and half cost less than $630.

Pool Cleaners by use

Each use has a written rule on its page, built from listed specs. A pool cleaner can match several uses.

Recommended Pool Cleaners

DolphinSpec score 9.5

Robotic, In-ground

+Cordless design with no cable to manage
+Inductive charging for simple recharging
+Wall climbing cleans pool walls as well as the floor
No current price. Check it at the store.
Aiper

Robotic, In-ground

+Strong 8,500 GPH suction for pulling in debris
+Designed for in-ground pools
+Pool mapping for planning cleaning routes
$1,599.99-27%List: $2,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:42 PST - Details
Hayward

Suction-side, In-ground

+Suction-side design connects to existing pool plumbing
+Designed for inground pools up to 20x40 ft
+Automatic operation once connected to the pool system
−Requires a connection to the pool's suction line and hose
$459.00-17%List: $550.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:21 PST - Details
Pentair

In-ground

+Automatic pool cleaner designed for in-ground pools
+Automatic pool vacuum that moves across the pool floor on its own
−Needs a connection to the skimmer or suction line
$354.00-7%Was: $378.94
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Polaris

Pressure-side, In-ground

+Triple jets power the cleaning action
+All-wheel PosiDrive for traction across surfaces
+Booster-pump cleaner for in-ground pools
$843.72-6%Was: $899.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
WybotSpec score 9.5

Robotic, In-ground

+Cordless robot needs no hose or power cord
+Quad-roller brushes for cleaning pool edges
+Climbs pool walls to clean beyond the floor
−Designed for inground pools only
$334.99-12%List: $379.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
XtremepowerUS

Suction-side, In-ground

+Suction-side design connects to the pool skimmer or suction line
+Comes as a bundle with a canister filter
+Built for in-ground pools
$140.83-1%Was: $141.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
Zodiac

Suction-side, In-ground

+Suction-side design for in-ground pools
+Cyclonic suction for debris pickup
+No batteries needed
−Suction-side design needs a skimmer connection
$349.00
as of 11/04/2026 09:36 PST - Details
XtremepowerUS

Suction-side, In-ground

+Suction-side design for in-ground pools
+Wall climbing design cleans pool walls
+High-flow suction for debris pickup
−Suction-side design needs a skimmer connection
$98.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
Hayward

Suction-side, In-ground

+Suction-side cleaner that runs off the pool's filter pump
+Designed for in-ground pools
+Automatic pool vacuum that moves across the pool floor on its own
−Needs a connection to the skimmer or suction line
$549.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:21 PST - Details
WybotSpec score 9.5

Robotic, In-ground

+Cordless design with no hose or power cord to manage
+App control for starting and monitoring cleaning sessions
+Wall climbing for cleaning pool walls as well as the floor
−Designed for inground pools only
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
Hayward

Suction-side, In-ground

+Suction-side design connects to existing pool plumbing
+Designed for in-ground pools
+Two-wheel design for steady movement across the floor
−Requires a connection to the pool's suction line and hose
$579.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:21 PST - Details
Zodiac

Suction-side, In-ground

+Suction-side design for in-ground pools
+Includes a cyclonic leaf canister
+Cyclonic suction for debris pickup
−Suction-side design needs a skimmer connection
$395.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:36 PST - Details
WybotSpec score 9.5

Robotic, In-ground

+Cordless robot needs no hose or power cord
+Quad-roller brushes for cleaning pool edges
+Climbs pool walls to clean beyond the floor
−Designed for inground pools only
$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
Polaris

Robotic, In-ground

+Compact corded design
+Climbs pool walls to clean above the waterline
+Designed for in-ground pools
−Corded design limits movement compared to cordless models
$599.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
WybotSpec score 9.5

Robotic, In-ground

+Cordless design with no hose or power cord to manage
+Waterline cleaning for the area at the water surface
+Wall climbing for cleaning pool walls as well as the floor
−Designed for inground pools only
$899.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
Wybot

Robotic, In-ground

+Cordless design with no hose or power cord to manage
+Waterline cleaning for the area at the water surface
+AI camera for navigating the pool
−Designed for inground pools only
$629.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
BWT

Robotic, In-ground

+Heavy-duty build for in-ground pools
+Dual 4D microfibre filter
+Patented anti-tangle cable design
−Corded design requires cable management
$1,299.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:16 PST - Details
Wybot

Robotic, In-ground

+Cordless design with no hose or power cord to manage
+App control with remote operation
+Auto-return feature for retrieving the cleaner after a cycle
−Designed for inground pools only
$1,199.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
Wybot

Robotic, In-ground

+Wall climbing for cleaning pool walls as well as the floor
+Waterline cleaning for the area at the water surface
+12-inch model size for inground pools
−Requires a hose or power connection, since it is not cordless
$549.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
BWT

Robotic, In-ground

+Cleans floor, walls and waterline
+App control from a phone
+Three cleaning cycles per run
−Corded design requires cable management
$999.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:16 PST - Details
AiperSpec score 9.5

Robotic, In-ground

+6600GPH suction for strong debris pickup
+3μm MicroMesh filtration for fine particles
+Cordless robotic design with no hose to manage
−Cordless operation depends on battery runtime between charges
No price recorded yet.
Aiper

Robotic, In-ground

+Cleans the waterline as well as the floor and walls
+App control for managing cleaning from a phone
+Designed for in-ground pools
−Requires a cord to connect to a power source
No price recorded yet.
Aiper

Robotic, In-ground

+Cleans the waterline as well as the floor and walls
+App control for managing cleaning from a phone
+Designed for in-ground pools
−Requires a cord to connect to a power source
No price recorded yet.
Vingli

In-ground

+Wall-climbing ability cleans pool walls as well as floor
+33 foot hoses for reaching across the pool
+Designed for in-ground pools
$109.98
as of 11/04/2026 07:37 PST - Details
Polaris

Pressure-side, In-ground

+Double venturi jet-powered pressure-side design
+Includes 31 feet of hose
+Built for in-ground pools
$599.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
Polaris

Suction-side, In-ground

+Suction-side design connects to the pool's suction line
+Smart navigation for covering the pool floor
+HALO technology for debris removal
$599.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
Dolphin

Robotic, In-ground

+Wi-Fi app control for managing cleaning from a phone
+Waterline scrubber brush cleans the water line
+Wall climbing cleans pool walls as well as the floor
$1,149.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:41 PST - Details

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