Polaris 9450 Sport
#17 in CordedFull review
A capable older 4WD Polaris for in-ground pools, but buy only from a trusted seller.
Walmart $1,149.96$1,149.96
The Polaris 9450 Sport is the better robotic pool cleaner overall, rated 3.5 to 2.6. The Polaris 9450 Sport leads on cleaning and warranty. The Polaris 9450 Sport costs $49.04 less ($1,149.96 vs $1,199).
Hayward SharkVac
#41 in CordedFull review
Hayward’s floor-only robot, for in-ground pools where walls are kept clean another way.
Leslie's $1,199 Walmart $1,199 ePoolSupply $1,199$1,199
Prices 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Polaris 9450 Sport for cleaning (Floor, walls and waterline vs Floor only) and warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every corded robotic pool cleaner; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Polaris 9450 Sport | Hayward SharkVac |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 34 $1,150 | 32 $1,199 |
| Cleaning 25% | 85 Floor, walls and waterline | 20 Floor only |
| Navigation 15% | 50 Sensor-based | 50 Smart steering |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Pool size 10% | 50 pool size not published (neutral score used) | 56 pools up to 40 ft long (about 800 sq ft) |
| Features 10% | 75 3 of 4; no app control | 50 too few features published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Polaris 9450 Sport | Hayward SharkVac | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | - | Up to 40 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground | In-ground |
| Surfaces | All surfaces | Gunite, vinyl, fiberglass, pebble, tile |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline | Floor only |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Filter | 5 L canister | Top-access filter with two fine-porosity elements |
| Filter capacity | 5 L | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Corded, 60 ft cable | Corded, 55 ft cable |
| Run time | Longest cycle 2 h 30 min | Longest cycle 2 h |
| Swivel cable | Yes | - |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | Sensor-based | Smart steering |
| App | No | No |
| Scheduling | Yes | - |
| Retrieval | Easy Lift System | - |
| Caddy included | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 21 lb (9.5 kg) | 21.5 lb (9.8 kg) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |