Zodiac Baracuda G3 Suction-Side Pool Cleaner vs Zodiac Baracuda Ranger Above-Ground Suction Pool Cleaner
On published specs the Baracuda Ranger comes out ahead, 5.5 to 5.3. The Baracuda G3 wins on cleaning coverage; the Baracuda Ranger on warranty. Today the Baracuda Ranger is $54 cheaper.
5.3
Zodiac Baracuda G3 Suction-Side Pool Cleaner
Best price $324 at Leslie's · value 7.0/10
5.5
Zodiac Baracuda Ranger Above-Ground Suction Pool Cleaner
Best price $269.99 at Leslie's · value 10.0/10
Score by area
| Area | Baracuda G3 | Baracuda Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning coverage | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| Warranty | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Filtration | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Navigation | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pool size | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Ease of use | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Overall spec score | 5.3 | 5.5 |
Specs side by side
| Spec | Baracuda G3 | Baracuda Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Suction-side | Suction-side |
| Power | Pool pump | Pool pump |
| Navigation | Random | Random |
| App / connectivity | None | None |
| Remote | No | No |
| Floor | Yes | Yes |
| Walls | Yes | Yes |
| Waterline | Not stated | Not stated |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Steps | Yes | Not stated |
| Max pool size | Not stated | Not stated |
| Pool types | In-ground | Above-ground |
| Filter | Not stated | Not stated |
| Weight | 21 lb | Not stated |
| Warranty | 0.25 years | 1 year |
| Parks for retrieval | No | No |
| Caddy included | No | No |
Rows where the two differ are shaded.
Prices
| Cleaner | Store | Checked | Buy | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zodiac Baracuda Ranger Above-Ground Suction Pool Cleaner ZodiacSuction-side | 5.5 | Leslie's | $269.99 | — | today | View deal |
| Zodiac Baracuda Ranger Above-Ground Suction Pool Cleaner ZodiacSuction-side | 5.5 | In The Swim | $269.99 | — | today | View deal |
| Zodiac Baracuda Ranger Above-Ground Suction Pool Cleaner ZodiacSuction-side | 5.5 | INYO Pools | $309.99 | — | today | View deal |
| Zodiac Baracuda G3 Suction-Side Pool Cleaner ZodiacSuction-side | 5.3 | Leslie's | $324 | — | today | View deal |
| Zodiac Baracuda G3 Suction-Side Pool Cleaner ZodiacSuction-side | 5.3 | In The Swim | $324 | — | today | View deal |
| Zodiac Baracuda G3 Suction-Side Pool Cleaner ZodiacSuction-side | 5.3 | Home Depotstock not in static HTML (online "buyable": true) | $324 | — | today | View deal |
| Zodiac Baracuda G3 Suction-Side Pool Cleaner ZodiacSuction-side | 5.3 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |