Head-to-Head Comparison

Polaris FREEDOM Plus vs Dolphin Wave 60

Our pool experts compare features, filtration, specs, and value to help you pick the right robotic pool cleaner.

Polaris FREEDOM Plus

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Daily recharge required

$1995

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Dolphin Wave 60

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★★★★☆ 4.4 (7)

$1699$1999

Save $300

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Dolphin Wave 60 or Polaris FREEDOM Plus — which wins?

Our Recommendations

Neither the Polaris FREEDOM Plus nor the Dolphin Wave 60 is one of the cleaners our pool experts promote. Consider a proven ProLine, Max-Series, or Clear model instead — each is backed by its full manufacturer warranty and our 30-day in-pool trial.

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Dolphin Quantum

★★★★☆ 4.4 (84)

$1649$1799

Save $150

Open Box $1529 Refurbished $1419

myDolphin Plus App with Weekly Timer
XXL MaxBin™ with NanoFilters
2 Year Warranty
Built for Inground & Above Ground Pools up to 50ft

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ProLine

Dolphin Premier

★★★★★ 4.8 (604)

$1999$2499

Save $500

Open Box $1949 Refurbished $1499

ProLine™ Commercial-Grade Motors
Leaf Bag, NanoFilters, & More Included
3 Year Warranty
Built for Inground & Above Ground pools up to 50ft

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Max-Series

Dolphin Cayman

★★★★☆ 4.4 (103)

$1079$1299

Save $220

Open Box $1059 Refurbished $999

Free NanoFilter Panels with Purchase
Active Brush - Scrubs 2X Faster
2 Year Warranty
Built for Above Ground and Inground Pools Up to 33ft

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Certified & warranty-backed

Save $120

Certified Open Box · $1529

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Certified Refurbished · $1419

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Certified & warranty-backed

Save $50

Certified Open Box · $1949

Save $500

Certified Refurbished · $1499

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Certified & warranty-backed

Save $20

Certified Open Box · $1059

Save $80

Certified Refurbished · $999

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Feature Comparison

The features that matter most when comparing the Polaris FREEDOM Plus and Dolphin Wave 60.

Feature	FREEDOM Plus	Wave 60
Standard Filter
NanoFilters™
Multi-Media™
Oversized Leaf Bag
Wall Climbing
Waterline Cleaning
Hands-Off Weekly Timer
Hands-Off Daily Cleaning	Recharge daily	✓ No manual recharge
Smartphone App Control
Full Filter Indicator
Gyroscope Navigation
Dual Stabilizer
Anti-Tangle Swivel
3-Year Warranty

Explained

Compare Features in Detail

Full Filter Indicator

Know exactly when it's time to clean. The power supply alerts you directly when the filter is full — no need to pull out the unit to check.

Polaris FREEDOM Plus does not

Dolphin Wave 60 includes this

Dual Stabilizer

Essential for waterline cleaning, dual stabilizers let the unit cling to the walls for a more precise, deeper clean at the waterline — with increased agility and an easy pickup handle.

Polaris FREEDOM Plus does not

Dolphin Wave 60 includes this

Anti-Tangle Cable Swivel

Say goodbye to tangled cords. An anti-tangle swivel lets the robot move 360° around your pool without the cord getting tangled, so you can sit back while it cleans. Learn more ›

Polaris FREEDOM Plus does not

Dolphin Wave 60 includes this

Warranty Coverage

A robot is only as good as its warranty. Buying through an Authorized Dealer like Poolbots gets you the full manufacturer warranty — never pro-rated or limited by cleaning cycles — plus a 30-day in-pool trial with no restocking fees. Learn more ›

Polaris FREEDOM Plus warranty varies

Dolphin Wave 60 2-year warranty

The Details

Specifications

	FREEDOM Plus	Wave 60
Part Number	—	99991060-US
Waterline Cleaning	—	Yes
Multi-Media®	No	No
Filters Included	—	1
Filter Cleaning	—	Top Access
Cleaning Coverage	—	Floor, Walls and Waterline
Cleaning Cycle	—	2.5 hours
Number of Brushes	—	2
Cable Length	—	60 ft
Anti-Tangle Swivel	—	Yes
Pool Types	In Ground	In Ground
Maximum Pool Size	—	50 ft
Pool Shape	—	Rectangular, Free Shape, Hopper, Kidney, Zero (beach) entry
Obstacles	—	Steps, Ladder, Drain Cover, Ledges, Pop-Ups
Surface	—	Gunite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Liner
Media-Alert®	—	Yes
Hands-Off Weekly Timer	No	No
Daily Recharging Required	Yes	No
Smartphone App	No	No
Remote Operation	—	No
Restocking Fee	—	No
Warranty	—	2 Years