Polaris’s top corded robot, for big in-ground pools whose owners want app modes and an easy lift-out.
Leslie's $1,499 Walmart $1,499
A fully equipped dealer-line robot for large pools, though the Explorer E50 offers similar features for less.
- 50 ftPool size
- To waterlineCleans
- 2 yearsWarranty
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- Comes with a caddy
- Multi-layer filter plus full-filter indicator
- App, weekly timer and three cycle lengths
- Scrubs floor, walls and waterline
- Expensive for its two-year warranty
- Only one retailer found
- About 18.5 lb to lift out
How it scores
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Specifications
| Pool | |
|---|---|
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 50 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground |
| Cleaning | |
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline |
| Surface skimming | No |
| Filter | Multi-Layer, top access |
| Water flow | 4,000 gal/h |
| Power | |
| Power | Corded |
| Run time | Longest cycle 2 h 30 min |
| Swivel cable | Yes |
| Navigation & app | |
| App | Yes |
| Scheduling | Yes |
| Caddy included | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 18.5 lb (8.4 kg) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this type
A Wi-Fi floor-and-wall robot for pools up to 40 ft, for owners who want scheduling without paying for waterline scrubbing.
Walmart $839Hayward’s newer, lighter robot for in-ground or above-ground pools up to 50 ft, with a weekly timer.
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