Head-to-Head Comparison
Polaris FREEDOM vs Clear UV
Our pool experts compare features, filtration, specs, and value to help you pick the right robotic pool cleaner.
Clear UV or Polaris FREEDOM — which wins?
Our pick: the Clear UV
Diving into the Polaris FREEDOM vs Clear UV, our pool experts weigh filtration, cleaning coverage, smart features, and value. For most pools, the Clear UV is the robot we recommend — and right now you save $1000.
What Sets Them Apart
Key Differences
FREEDOM
Clear UV
- World's First Pool Robot with Built-in UV-C - Helps mitigate algae and bacteria as water flows through the cleaner
- UltraBin with 4 UltraFilter Panels - 1μm / 180μm filter precision in a single oversized basket
- Quad Motor System - Twin drive motors + twin pump motors for traction and suction
- Floor, Walls & Waterline Coverage - Active scrubbing brush plus rear brush
- Wi-Fi + Bluetooth App - Six cleaning modes, weekly timer, water temperature display, and joystick remote control
- 3 Year Warranty - Industry-leading coverage that isn't prorated
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Feature Comparison
The features that matter most when comparing the Polaris FREEDOM and Clear UV.
| Feature | FREEDOM | Clear UVOur Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Filter | ||
| NanoFilters™ / UltraFilters™ | ||
| 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
NanoFilters™ & UltraFilters™
Often overlooked, a NanoFilter™ can be the most important part of a pool robot. Without it, microscopic particulate — fine dust, pollen, and algae — passes right through the standard filters found on most robots. These ultra-fine filters trap that debris for a noticeably cleaner, healthier pool. The Clear UV uses UltraFilters™ — the UltraBin's ultra-fine filter panels — which are directly comparable to NanoFilters™, capturing the same fine dust, pollen, and algae for an equally clean pool. Learn more ›
Hands-Off Weekly Timer
An automatic pool cleaner should be automatic. A true weekly timer runs a complete pool-cleaning cycle on schedule — every day, every other day, or a few times a week — without you retrieving or recharging the robot between cycles. An app schedule on a cordless robot is not hands-off if the cleaner still has to be removed and recharged between cycles, so Poolbots does not count that as a true weekly timer.
Smartphone App Control
App connectivity can put scheduling, cycle selection and cleaner status on your phone, although the exact controls vary by model.
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 ›
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 ›
The Details
Specifications
| FREEDOM | Clear UV | |
|---|---|---|
| Part Number | — | NEW-CLEAR-UV |
| Waterline Cleaning | — | Yes |
| Multi-Media® | No | No |
| Filters Included | — | 2 |
| Filter Cleaning | — | UltraBin filter basket with 4 UltraFilter panels (2 sets included; 1 pre-installed) |
| Cleaning Coverage | — | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Cleaning Cycle | — | 1, 2, 3 hours |
| Number of Brushes | — | 2 |
| Cable Length | — | 59 ft |
| Anti-Tangle Swivel | — | Yes |
| Pool Types | In Ground | In Ground |
| Maximum Pool Size | — | 50 ft |
| Pool Shape | — | Rectangle, Oval, or Freeform |
| Obstacles | — | Steps, Ladder, Drain Cover, Ledges, Pop-Ups |
| Surface | — | Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass |
| Media-Alert® | — | No |
| Hands-Off Weekly Timer | No | Yes |
| Daily Recharging Required | Yes | No |
| Smartphone App | No | Yes |
| Remote Operation | — | Yes - Virtual Joystick in App |
| Restocking Fee | — | No |
| Warranty | — | 3 Years |
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