Corded robots never run flat mid-clean and are often the better buy for big pools. Ranked on coverage, navigation, filtration and warranty.
24 cleaners, ranked by spec score. Scores come from published specs, weighted the same for every cleaner of a type; how we score.
Maytronics Dolphin · Robotic · value 3.3/10
$1,329
at Maytronics Dolphin (US)
Polaris · Robotic · value 2.4/10
$1,499
at Leslie's
Maytronics Dolphin · Robotic · value 2.5/10
$1,440.99
at INYO Pools
Maytronics Dolphin · Robotic · value 3.7/10
$1,149
at Maytronics Dolphin (US)
Maytronics Dolphin · Robotic · value 1.4/10
$1,449
at Maytronics Dolphin (US)
Maytronics Dolphin · Robotic · value 0.8/10
$1,599
at Maytronics Dolphin (US)
Maytronics Dolphin · Robotic · value 5.4/10
$888
at Home Depot
Polaris · Robotic · value 4.3/10
$1,005.92
at Home Depot
Maytronics Dolphin · Robotic · value 4.4/10
$899
at Leslie's
Maytronics Dolphin · Robotic · value 4.8/10
$849
at Maytronics Dolphin (US)
Maytronics Dolphin · Robotic · value 1.6/10
$1,099
at Home Depot
Maytronics Dolphin · Robotic · value 6.0/10
$668
at Home Depot
Maytronics Dolphin · Robotic · value 5.9/10
$669
at Leslie's
Maytronics Dolphin · Robotic · value 3.5/10
$829
at Maytronics Dolphin (US)
Polaris · Robotic · value 1.1/10
$1,099
at Leslie's
Hayward · Robotic · value 0.5/10
$1,599
at Leslie's
Maytronics Dolphin · Robotic · value 4.6/10
$699
at Maytronics Dolphin (US)
Polaris · Robotic · value 2.1/10
$899
at Leslie's
Polaris · Robotic · value 5.2/10
$599
at Leslie's
Maytronics Dolphin · Robotic
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Read reviewMaytronics Dolphin · Robotic · value 5.7/10
$529.99
at Home Depot
Hayward · Robotic · value 0.3/10
$1,489
at Leslie's
Maytronics Dolphin · Robotic · value 4.1/10
$568
at Maytronics Dolphin (US)
Hayward · Robotic · value 0.2/10
$1,199
at Leslie's
| Cleaner | Store | Checked | Buy | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Explorer E10 Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 5.6 | Home Depotstock not in static HTML (online "buyable": true) | $529.99 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E10 Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 5.6 | Leslie's | $568 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E10 Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 5.6 | In The Swim | $568 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E10 Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 5.6 | INYO PoolsInyo lists part 99996133-USF | $568 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Nautilus AG Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 5.3 | Maytronics Dolphin (US) | $568 | — | today | View deal |
| Polaris P724 Robotic Pool Cleaner PolarisCorded | 5.8 | Leslie'sAdditional $50 Off With Manufacturer Mail-In Rebate through 12/31/2026. | $599 | — | today | View deal |
| Polaris P724 Robotic Pool Cleaner PolarisCorded | 5.8 | In The SwimAdditional $50 Off With Manufacturer Mail-In Rebate through 12/31/2026. | $599 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E20 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.3 | Home Depotstock not in static HTML (online "buyable": true); Home Depot part 99996148-XPB | $668 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E20 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.3 | INYO PoolsInyo part 99996148-XP | $668 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Proteus DX3 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.3 | Leslie'sLeslie's SKU 99996114-LSB | $669 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Proteus DX3 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.3 | In The SwimSKU 99996114-LSB | $669 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Nautilus CC Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.0 | Maytronics Dolphin (US) | $699 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.2 | Maytronics Dolphin (US) | $829 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus w/Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.7 | Maytronics Dolphin (US) | $849 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E25 Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 7.1 | Home Depotstock not in static HTML (online "buyable": true) | $888 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E25 Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 7.1 | INYO Pools | $889 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Proteus DX4 Plus Robotic Pool Cleaner with PowerStream Mobility Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.8 | Leslie's | $899 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Proteus DX4 Plus Robotic Pool Cleaner with PowerStream Mobility Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.8 | In The Swim | $899 | — | today | View deal |
| Polaris ERA 820 Robotic Pool Cleaner PolarisCorded | 6.0 | Leslie's | $899 | — | today | View deal |
| Polaris ERA 820 Robotic Pool Cleaner PolarisCorded | 6.0 | In The Swim | $899 | — | today | View deal |
| Polaris ERA 820 Robotic Pool Cleaner PolarisCorded | 6.0 | Home Depotstock not in static HTML (online "buyable": true) | $899 | — | today | View deal |
| Polaris ERA 820 Robotic Pool Cleaner PolarisCorded | 6.0 | INYO Pools | $899 | — | today | View deal |
| Polaris 9550 Sport Robotic Pool Cleaner PolarisCorded | 7.1 | Home Depotstock not in static HTML (online "buyable": true) | $1,005.92 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E30 Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.4 | Home Depotstock not in static HTML (online "buyable": true) | $1,099 | — | today | View deal |
| Polaris P965iQ Robotic Pool Cleaner with iAquaLink PolarisCorded | 6.2 | Leslie's | $1,099 | — | today | View deal |
| Polaris P965iQ Robotic Pool Cleaner with iAquaLink PolarisCorded | 6.2 | In The Swim | $1,099 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Nautilus CC Pro Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 7.3 | Maytronics Dolphin (US) | $1,149 | — | today | View deal |
| Hayward SharkVac Robotic Pool Cleaner HaywardCorded | 5.0 | Leslie'sW3RC9740CUB (no caddy) | $1,199 | — | today | View deal |
| Hayward SharkVac Robotic Pool Cleaner HaywardCorded | 5.0 | In The SwimW3RC9740CUB (no caddy) | $1,199 | — | today | View deal |
| Hayward SharkVac Robotic Pool Cleaner HaywardCorded | 5.0 | Home Depotstock not in static HTML (online "buyable": true); W3RC9740CUB (no caddy) | $1,199 | — | today | View deal |
| Hayward SharkVac Robotic Pool Cleaner HaywardCorded | 5.0 | INYO PoolsW3RC9740CUB (no caddy) | $1,199 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E50 Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 7.8 | Maytronics Dolphin (US) | $1,329 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E40 Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 7.7 | INYO Pools | $1,440.99 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 7.3 | Maytronics Dolphin (US) | $1,449 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E40 Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 7.7 | Home Depotstock not in static HTML (online "buyable": true) | $1,469 | — | today | View deal |
| Hayward TigerShark QC Robotic Pool Cleaner HaywardCorded | 5.6 | Leslie's | $1,489 | — | today | View deal |
| Hayward TigerShark QC Robotic Pool Cleaner HaywardCorded | 5.6 | In The Swim | $1,489 | — | today | View deal |
| Hayward TigerShark QC Robotic Pool Cleaner HaywardCorded | 5.6 | Home Depotstock not in static HTML (online "buyable": true) | $1,489 | — | today | View deal |
| Hayward TigerShark QC Robotic Pool Cleaner HaywardCorded | 5.6 | INYO Pools | $1,489 | — | today | View deal |
| Polaris VRX iQ+ Robotic Pool Cleaner with iAquaLink PolarisCorded | 7.8 | Leslie'sAdditional $100 Off With Manufacturer Mail-In Rebate Through 12/31/2026. | $1,499 | — | today | View deal |
| Polaris VRX iQ+ Robotic Pool Cleaner with iAquaLink PolarisCorded | 7.8 | In The SwimAdditional $100 Off With Manufacturer Mail-In Rebate Through 12/31/2026. | $1,499 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E50 Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 7.8 | INYO Pools | $1,549 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Nautilus Titan Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 7.3 | Maytronics Dolphin (US) | $1,599 | — | today | View deal |
| Hayward SharkVac XL Robotic Pool Cleaner HaywardCorded | 6.1 | Leslie'sW3RC9740WCCUB (no caddy) | $1,599 | — | today | View deal |
| Hayward SharkVac XL Robotic Pool Cleaner HaywardCorded | 6.1 | In The SwimW3RC9740WCCUB (no caddy) | $1,599 | — | today | View deal |
| Hayward SharkVac XL Robotic Pool Cleaner HaywardCorded | 6.1 | INYO PoolsW3RC9742WCCUBY (with caddy) | $1,630.99 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E50 Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 7.8 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Polaris VRX iQ+ Robotic Pool Cleaner with iAquaLink PolarisCorded | 7.8 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Explorer E40 Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 7.7 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Nautilus CC Pro Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 7.3 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 7.3 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Nautilus Titan Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 7.3 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Explorer E25 Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 7.1 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Polaris 9550 Sport Robotic Pool Cleaner PolarisCorded | 7.1 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Proteus DX4 Plus Robotic Pool Cleaner with PowerStream Mobility Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.8 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus w/Wi-Fi Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.7 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Explorer E20 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.3 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Proteus DX3 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.3 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.2 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Hayward SharkVac XL Robotic Pool Cleaner HaywardCorded | 6.1 | AmazonW3RC9740WCCUB | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Nautilus CC Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.0 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Polaris ERA 820 Robotic Pool Cleaner PolarisCorded | 6.0 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Polaris P724 Robotic Pool Cleaner PolarisCorded | 5.8 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Escape Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 5.6 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Explorer E10 Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 5.6 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Nautilus AG Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 5.3 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Hayward SharkVac Robotic Pool Cleaner HaywardCorded | 5.0 | AmazonW3RC9740CUB | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Proteus DX3 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCordedOut of stock | 6.3 | Maytronics Dolphin (US)out of stock; page links to Amazon | $629 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E20 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCordedOut of stock | 6.3 | Maytronics Dolphin (US)maytronics.com lists it as a Walmart store exclusive | $669 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Escape Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCordedOut of stock | 5.6 | Maytronics Dolphin (US)out of stock; page says 'Buy On Certified Site' | $799 | — | today | View deal |