The Beatbot AquaSense 2 is the better robotic pool cleaner overall, rated 4.3 to 3.6. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 leads on warranty and value. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 costs $400 less ($799 vs $1,199).
A well-priced cordless cleaner for mid-to-large pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. Its surface parking and wireless dock make daily use easier than most robots at this price.
Beatbot $799Polaris’s mainstream cordless robot, for in-ground pools up to 50 ft whose owners want to get rid of the cable.
Leslie's $1,199 Walmart $1,199Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every cordless robotic pool cleaner; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Beatbot AquaSense 2 | Polaris Freedom |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 50 $799 | 32 $1,199 |
| Cleaning 25% | 85 Floor, walls and waterline | 85 Floor, walls and waterline |
| Navigation 15% | 75 Ultrasonic | 50 navigation not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
| Pool size 10% | 100 pools up to 3,230 sq ft | 100 pools up to 50 ft long (about 1,250 sq ft) |
| Features 10% | 100 2 of 2 | 50 2 of 4; no scheduling, caddy |
| Beatbot AquaSense 2 | Polaris Freedom | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 3,230 sq ft (300 m²) | Up to 50 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground | In-ground |
| Surfaces | Concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass | All surfaces |
| Max depth | 9.8 ft | - |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline | Floor, walls and waterline |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Filter | Top-load basket (150 µm) | 4 L all-purpose canister, transparent lid |
| Filter capacity | 2 L | 4 L |
| Power | ||
| Power | Cordless (battery) | Cordless (battery) |
| Battery | 10,000 mAh | 9,600 mAh |
| Run time | Up to 4 h | Up to 2 h 30 min |
| Charge time | 4 h | 5 h |
| Charging | Wireless/inductive | Dock |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | Ultrasonic | - |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi |
| Scheduling | - | No |
| Retrieval | Parks at the water surface for pickup | Tap & Lift, included hook, or waterline pickup notification |
| Caddy included | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 23.1 lb (10.5 kg) | 20 lb (9.1 kg) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
