The Best Robotic Pool Cleaners of 2024

The Dolphin Premier self-propelled robotic pool cleaner will make pool owners happy with its 60-foot cable length, single-button operation, and multiple filter options. It promises exceptional cleaning power, with cartridges for ultra-fine filtration (for bacteria and such), tiny debris, and even fallen leaves.

The Dolphin Premier climbs walls and delivers waterline cleaning.

Its weekly scheduled cleaning cycle cleans a 50-foot pool in about three hours (or 90 minutes for a round pool half that size). An optional remote control improves the experience, and an indicator light lets you know when the filter cartridge is full.

These advanced features combine to make one of the best pool vacuum robots for a premium experience.

The Aiper Seagull SE is available at a pretty attractive price, and it’s a cordless model, making it one of the best robotic pool cleaners for those looking for a value product.

However, this cordless robotic pool cleaner has some compromises compared to the more expensive Dolphin vacuums. It doesn’t climb walls, for example, and it only cleans smaller debris from the pool floor instead of larger leaves. But it’s a great, straightforward way to clean your pool without breaking the bank (or cleaning your pool manually).

The battery should be fully charged after about two and a half hours of charging, and it’ll run for about 90 minutes of cleaning. It’s not for pools with wrinkles in the lining, large slopes, or pools bigger than 850 square feet.

This cordless robot vacuum from Wybot is a simple, inexpensive alternative to some pricier pool cleaners. It doesn’t look like much and lacks some of the bells and whistles you’d get with a bigger investment, but it’ll get your pool clean without any fuss. Its top-load filter design resembles the Aiper Seagull's; you lift the top cover and rinse it clean.

Where other robot pool vacuums might run for 90 minutes or three hours, this one takes closer to three or four hours for a complete charge cycle. And it’ll run for about 50 or 60 minutes of cleaning time, so it’s probably ideal for smaller pools. Reviewers say it tends to miss some of the pool floor on a single cycle, which sounds like a pain, but it’ll save you time and money.

This inexpensive robotic pool cleaner requires an Intex pump with a flow rate of at least 1,600 gallons per hour. As such, it’s only meant for above-ground pools with 1.5-inch fittings. Like some other options on the market, it has dual rotating brushes and can climb walls for a thorough, top-to-bottom cleaning.

Reviewers say this is a great pool vacuum robot, capable of vacuuming up tiny debris and small leaves. The price point is attractive, but you’ll want to research and ensure it’s compatible with your pool before you pull the trigger; it’s made for precise above-ground setups. If you need a conversion kit to turn 40-millimeter connections into 1.5-inch ones, there’s a bundle with those adapters. And there’s a wall-mount surface skimmer available, too.

This automatic vacuum is relatively simple compared to many robotic pool cleaners. If you’re hesitant to invest in a more full-featured cleaner, this might be what you’re looking for. It probably won’t pick up any larger debris, like sunken leaves, but it will automatically skim along your pool floor and vacuum up most dirt and such.

It has a simple diaphragm system you can open up and empty when vacuuming, but otherwise, this is a low-maintenance, fire-and-forget approach to pool maintenance. It won’t clean the walls or surface of the pool like a Dolphin robotic pool cleaner would, but it’ll allow you to go much longer between manual cleanings with a net.