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Welcome to the Best Robotic Pool Cleaners of 2024! With years of experience in the swimming pool industry, our pool experts are here to help break down the top robotic pool cleaners of the year. With over 50 different pool robots, finding the right robot can be hard. So we break down all of the top robots, their features, and which is best for your pool. So follow along as our resident pool experts carefully curated the top robots all in one place.
Our approach involves simplifying technical terms and providing practical explanations. We concentrate on highlighting the essential aspects that greatly impact performance and user experience. For instance, did you know most pool robots lack real filters? Instead, they utilize mesh screens that permit small particles of dirt and debris to easily pass through. Now, without further ado, let's dive in!
Why Trust Poolbots?
Why is Poolbots the authority on pool robots? We are pool robot specialists and nobody sells more pool robots. We live and breathe pool robots every day and have extensive experience in testing over 40 different robots in our laboratory equipped with five 8’x20’ tanks. We collected and compiled the most up-to-date data on the latest technology and feature sets. Whether you have a gunite pool, fiberglass pool, or even an above-ground pool, we've got you covered. Within 5 minutes, you can find the perfect pool robot to keep your pool clean and well maintained.
In this article, we will outline the Top Robotic Pool Cleaners every buyer should know when selecting a robotic pool cleaner for 2024.
Advantages of a Robotic Pool Cleaner
A robotic pool cleaner has significant advantages over pressure-side and suction-side pool cleaners. A pool robot is an automated pool vacuum that will scrub and clean your swimming pool. With a simple plug and play design, a robotic pool cleaner does not need a booster pump or need to run off of any external pump. All you need to get started is a standard outlet. Setup takes less than 3 minutes and the robot will be off and cleaning your pool.
Equpped with a variety of features and filters, we cover what you need to know in our pool robot guide. This will help you know what to look for. If you need help, contact our pool experts and we would love to help find the perfect robot for your specific pool needs.
1 Dolphin Sigma
Maytronics' Most Advanced Robot Ever
Located at the top of the Dolphin ProLine™, the Dolphin Sigma is Maytronics' most advanced robot ever. The Dolphin Sigma is one of the best Dolphin pool robots ever created - providing an exceptional clean and value. With a gyroscope, myDolphin Plus App, Advanced Weekly Timer, Cleaning History, and more, the Sigma packs more tech and even upgraded Triple Commercial Grade Motors. Built on a commercial platform, the Sigma has more cleaning power than other residential pool robots. With more features, more power, and a 3 year warranty, the Sigma gives you the most bang for your buck out of the Dolphin lineup while providing a top notch cleaning performance.
NanoFiltration Expert
Equpped with new Gen-2 NanoFilters™, the Sigma cleans deeper than other cleaners. These impressive little filters remove and filter out small particles the standard fine filter will miss. Only avaliable in select ProLine™ and Max-Series™, these are the best kept robotic pool cleaner secret. As the Sigma cleaned our pool, we noticed an increase in water clarity that other robots simply could't match.
"Hey Siri, Clean my Pool"
One of our favorite things about the new Dolphin Sigma is the Siri Voice control and Connect Anywhere from the myDolphin Plus app. While some robots that have the app have these features blocked out, the Sigma has a wide range of features on its app including:
- Voice Control via Siri
- Remote Control
- Pool History / Stats
- Advanced Weekly Scheduling
With a deeper ability to schedule specific days and times, the Sigma is the most advanced Dolphin pool robot they have ever made. With a simple setup, you simply just plug it in and its ready to clean. No booster pumps or complicated setup. The Sigma takes ease of use to another level. With the Connect Anywhere Power Supply, you can turn on and program the Sigma from anywhere once you connect it to your home Wi-Fi. Don't have a good Wi-Fi signal near your pool? No problem. The Sigma is also equipped with Bluetooth. If you're a high tech fan, this is the robot for you.
Pros
- myDolphin Plus App
- Weekly Timer with Advanced Scheduling
- Gyroscope
- NanoFiltration™
- Waterline Cleaning
- Risk-Free 30 Day Trial
- No Restocking Fee
- 3 Year Warranty
Cons
- Expensive
What's included with the Dolphin Sigma?
- Triple Commercial Grade Motors
- Gyroscope
- Advanced Weekly Timer (Program on the app)
- Anti-Tangle Swivel
- SmartNav 3.0
- Remote Drive (Remote Control through the app)
- NanoFilter set
- Standard Mesh Filter set
- Cleaning History
- Advanced Stats: Let's you know gallons filters, distanced travelled, and more
- Waterline Cleaning
- Wall Cleaning
- 3 Year Warranty
- And More...
2 Dolphin Premier
Best Robot for Leaves
At the top of our list, you simply cannot beat the Premier's insane value. Rated the Best Pool Robot for 2024 by USA Today, the Premier is certainly favorited by pool owners everywhere. Being the only Dolphin with a Leaf Bag, having the ProLine™ Commercial Grade Motors, and including the coveted NanoFilter™ set, the Dolphin Premier performs like no other. With waterline cleaning, it moves horizontally along the waterline cleaning the direst part of your pool for you. All while capturing microscopic bacteria with its NanoFilters.
Easy to Use
Talking ease of use, the Premier has a Programmable Weekly Timer and a MediaAlert Full Filter indicator. It is plug and play, so simply drop the Premier and turn it on - no programming or setup needed. There is a reason why the Dolphin Premier is Maytronics' flagship robotic pool cleaner. Included is a full 3 year warranty, so you can have piece of mind when investing into your pool.
Multi-Media™
The most impressive thing about the Premier: Multi-Media™ Filtration. With 4 filter options (3 included), it has more filters than any other pool robot.
Our favorite was the NanoFiltration™. Just like the NanoFilter in the Dolphin Sigma, we loved how these Gen-2 filters cleaned deeper than any other Dolphin robot. Avaliable in only ProLine™ and Max-Series™ robots, these pleated filters have a greater surface area that allows to capture more impurities in your water. Our pool had never been more clean than after using these. So make sure the robot you buy has these filters.
Able to pickup large leaves that other cleaners missed thanks to its exclusive leaf bag, the Premier is one of the best Dolphin pool cleaners. With the 50% longer 3 year warranty compared to standard models, the Dolphin Premier is a top choice among all the 2024 robotic pool cleaners models.
Long Term Reliability
The Dolphin Premier proved to be super reliable in our testing. Day in and day out, it vacuumed, cleaned, and scrubbed with no issues as it outperformed other pool robots thanks to its ProLine™ Commercial Grade Motors. Perfect for all sized inground pools, the Premier cleaned our swimming pool with ease every day.
Pros
- Multi-Media™
- Weekly Timer with Media-Alert™
- NanoFiltration™
- Waterline Cleaning
- Risk-Free 30 Day Trial
- No Restocking Fee
- 3 Year Warranty
Cons
- Expensive
So what's included?
- Programmable Weekly Timer
- Dual Commercial Grade Motors
- Anti-Tangle Swivel
- SmartNav 2.0
- MediaAlert™ Full Filter Indicator
- Oversized Leaf Bag
- NanoFilter set
- Standard Mesh Filter set
- Waterline Cleaning
- Wall Cleaning
- 3 Year Warranty
- And More...
3 Dolphin Quantum
Best Overall Value
This ProLine™ robot packs a huge bang for your buck. With the only robot with a NanoFilter Basket, the Dolphin Quantum provides an unparalleled cleaning performance every single clean. This robot is a great model if you want all the essential features such as waterline cleaning, NanoFilters™, and a programmable weekly timer. Equipped with SmartNav 2.0, the Quantum covers your pool's floor, wall, and waterline with ease while vacuuming all leaves, algae, and even microscopic bacteria with its NanoFilters.
Waterline Cleaning + PowerJet 3D Mobility
A unique advantage of the Dolphin Quantum is its PowerJet 3D Mobility. These little ports act as a stabilizer as these jets move the Quantum horitonzally along the waterline. PowerJet Mobility equips the robot with advanced control, enabling it to navigate at sharp angles and even sideways on walls. This water-jet drive system is a significant upgrade over traditional pool cleaners. The jet drive's vectored thrust steers the robot with unparalleled agility, including the capacity to maintain a steady position against gravity's pull. The Quantum stands out as the first pool robot in the world propelled by three jet drives, featuring thrust vector control for exceptional maneuverability. Additionally, PowerJet 3D Mobility enhances the robot's navigational precision and allows it to effortlessly avoid and circumvent obstacles.
The XXL MaxBin™ - Exclusive to Quantum
Larger than the standard MaxBin™ found in other Max-Series™ pool robots, the Quantum has over 400in2 of filter capacity. Allowing the Quantum to capture more out of your pool. With included NanoFilter panels, quickly swap between standard mesh filters and the Gen-2 NanoFilters. The Quantum deliver crystal-clear water as it captures and vacuums even the finest debris stuck in your pool.
The Quantum has everything you'll want in an automatic robotic pool cleaner. Automate pool cleaning thanks to its Weekly Timer, as you only have to go and rinse the XXL MaxBin™ once a week. This bin is larger than the standard MaxbBin™, allowing you to capture more than any other filter basket from Dolphin.
Pros
- PowerJet 3D Mobility
- Weekly Timer;
- MaxBin™ with NanoFiltration™
- Waterline Cleaning
- Risk-Free 30 Day Trial
- No Restocking Fee
- 2 Year Warranty
Cons
- Expensive
- Shorter Warranty than other ProLine™ Robots
So what's included?
- Programmable Weekly Timer
- Dual Commercial Grade Motors
- Anti-Tangle Swivel
- SmartNav 2.0
- XXL NanoFilter Set
- XXL Standard Mesh Filter Set
- XXL MaxBin™
- Waterline Cleaning
- Wall Cleaning
- 2 Year Warranty
- And More...
4 Blue Helix One
Best Robot under $1000
New for 2024, the Blue Helix One redefines what it means to be a robotic pool cleaner. One of the best bang for your buck, the Blue Helix is value packed with features only found on robots that are $1000+. With waterline cleaning, a smartphone app, huge dual filter baskets, the Blue Helix One is a heck of a value. The app is easy to use via Bluetooth where you can manually control it, program it's timer, and select its Focus Cleaning mode: a feature not found on any Dolphin robot in this price range.
Focus Cleaning
With its Focus Cleaning feature, you can target your pool floors, pool walls, and even make sure the robot cleans the floor more than the walls, allowing more customizable settings than any other robot on our list. Our pool experts put the new Blue Helix One to the test, and it didn't disappoint. We loved how you could set the Blue Helix to only clean the waterline, which suprisingly isn't a feature on Dolphin pool robots.
New and Innovative
The Blue Helix One is a great newcomer to the list. New for 2024, we felt this robot really stood out. The dual baskets, waterline cleaning, app, and dual split brushes allowed it to compete with the top pool robots at a fraction of the cost. The cleaning power and performance impressed us, and we think it'll impress you too.
Pros
- Best Value Pool Cleaner
- Smartphone App
- Focus Cleaning and Weekly Timer
- Waterline Cleaning
- Risk-Free 30 Day Trial
- No Restocking Fee
- 2 Year Warranty
Cons
- No NanoFilters™
So what's included?
- Focus Cleaning Mode: Directly target only pool floor, walls, floor + walls, & waterline
- Dual Oversized Filter Baskets
- Weekly Timer (Directly power supply)
- Advanced Weekly Timer (Program on the app)
- Remote Drive (Remote Control through the app)
- Waterline Cleaning
- Wall Cleaning
- 2 Year Warranty
- And More...
5 Dolphin Cayman
Best Budget Pool Robot
For under $800, you simply cannot find a robot better than the Dolphin Cayman. The Cayman packs all of the essential features and more. With a programmable weekly timer, you can set the robot to clean your pool daily, every other day, and more. It even includes wall climbing, which is a feature not found in lower level units. Once it finishes it's weekly schedule, simply wash out the easy to clean filter basket, throw it back in the pool, and you're good to go. The Cayman gives something every pool needs: Full cleaning automation.
The Impressive Max-Series™ and MaxBin™
The Dolphin Cayman is apart of the 2024 Max-Series™ lineup. With an impressive MaxBin™ that can hold more than 50% more debris than standard units such as the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus, we loved how easy the filter is to clean. Not to mention how much debris was vacuumed from our pool.
Wall Climbing Expert
Another spot where the Cayman excelled in our testing is at the wall. Unlike other cleaners that stick to the floor or partial wall, the Dolphin Cayman cleaned and climbed the wall. While it doesn't have waterline cleaning, like found in the other units in our list, the Cayman did a fantastic job at the walls. With SmartNav 2.0™, the robot navigated our inground gunite pool with ease.
You can even add a NanoFilter™ Basket to the Cayman for an even deeper clean.
Pros
- MaxBin™
- Weekly Timer
- Free NanoFilters™ at Poolbots with code: DEEPCLEAN23
- Wall Climbing
- Risk-Free 30 Day Trial
- No Restocking Fee
- 2 Year Warranty
Cons
- No Waterline Cleaning
The Dolphin Cayman includes:
- Easy to Clean Filter Basket
- SmartNav 2.0
- Programmable Weekly Timer
- Wall Cleaning
- 2 Year Warranty
- And More...
6 Dolphin Escape
Best Above Ground Pool Cleaner
Nothing compare to the flagship above ground pool robot from Maytronics. Built specifically for above ground pools and small inground pools, the Dolphin Escape is the perfect solution if you have an above ground pool. It's fantastic cleaning performance blows old cleaners out of the water. The newest generation has the upgraded SmartNav 2.0, providing a spotless clean in your pool.
Perfect for Small Inground Pools
Built for pools up to 33ft, you can even use it on smaller in-ground pools. So when looking for the best above ground robotic pool cleaner, make sure to take a look at the Dolphin Escape. In our testing, we exclusively tested it in a small inground vinyl pool and had no issues at all.
Long Term Performance
We loved testing the Dolphin Escape. Just like the other cleaners, we loved how simple the Escape was to setup and use. Even after a few months of testing, the Escape worked good as new every single time. The Dolphin Escape even includes a 2 year warranty. Making this cleaner a top pick for above ground pools and small inground pools as well.
What is the Escape Missing
The Escape is everything you need for a solid clean. While it lacks some of the features you'll find in more expensive robots, such as a programmable timer or wall climbing, you won't need those if you have an above ground pool or smaller inground pool.
Additionally, look into adding a NanoFilter™ set to the Escape for an even deeper clean.
Pros
- Best for above-ground or smaller in-ground pools
- Free NanoFilters™ at Poolbots with code: DEEPCLEAN23
- Complete Floor Coverage
- HyperBrush™
- Risk-Free 30 Day Trial
- No Restocking Fee
- 2 Year Warranty
Cons
- No Wall Climbing or Waterline Cleaning
- No Weekly Timer
The Dolphin Escape includes:
- Easy to Clean MaxBin™
- SmartNav 2.0
- Floor Pool Coverage
- 2 Year Warranty
- And More...
No Restocking Fee Ever
Your pool robot purchase is only as good as the company that sells it. At Poolbots, we know a pool robot is one of the biggest investments in your pool you'll make. As a proud Authorized Delaer, every unit we sell is backed by a full warranty, and additionally we never have any restocking fees or hidden fees. We know that selecting the right robotic cleaner for your pool can be an overwhelming task, as it is a significant investment. Unfortunately, many online retailers are reluctant to refund your hard-earned money. Although these retailers may advertise hassle-free returns, they often fail to disclose the substantial restocking fee they impose. We received a customer's testimonial recounting their unpleasant experience of being unexpectedly charged a 20% fee.
Here at Poolbot's there are no restocking fees ever. While Amazon is a popular platform for purchasing pool robots, it is crucial to carefully review the terms and conditions to avoid hidden fees. Shockingly, approximately 90% of pool robots sold on Amazon entail a 20% restocking fee. Don't fall victim to such exploitative practices. Prioritize the "No Restocking Fee" assurance to ensure a confident purchase without any concerns about concealed costs.
Which robot is best for your pool?
With a lot of options, we hope our in-depth guide and review helped narrow down your search. Make sure to look into the filters, feature, and warranty before you choose your robotic pool cleaner.
Best Robotic Pool Cleaner for 2024
Our top pick for the 2024 is the Dolphin Sigma. With the most technologic advancements, including Gen-2 NanoFilters™ and the ability to clean from anywhere via Wi-Fi, it impressed us the most in our testing. The commercial-grade motors filter over 4500 gallons per hour, ensuring a crystal-clean pool.
Need help deciding which pool robot?
Let our pool expert team help. With years of hands-on experince with each of these robots, we can help find the perfect robot for your swimming pool. Contact us here and talk on the phone, live chat, or send us an email!
If you're looking for a robotic pool cleaner, make sure to check out our huge selection of pool robots. Here at Poolbots, we will never charge a restocking fee and always offer a free 30 day trial + free shipping. We know a robotic pool cleaner is the heart of your pool, choose with confidence.
