We turned to an expert to outline the best pool vacuums of 2024 for every type of pool. From above-ground and in-ground to automatic and cordless, here's what to buy.

The Polaris 9650IQ Sport may rock a steeper price point than the other entries on this list, but for good reason. For starters, the vac is equipped with Polaris' all-powerful Vortex Vacuum tech.

Polaris 9650iQ Sport Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaner. $1,199 at Amazon. Pros. Built-in Wi-Fi for remote control; Four-wheel drive for better wall-climbing; Cons. Limited scheduling features in the app; ...

Polaris Pixel: This small robot was the lightest we tested, at 2 pounds, ... Corded pool vacuums don't need charging, so we evaluated how much debris they could clean in 2 hours.

Dolphin and Polaris both make advanced pool robot vacuum cleaners that offer elite performance, but that doesn’t mean they’re perfect. There are several areas where both brands could improve.

If you’re looking for a top-of-the-line pool cleaner, those by Dolphin and Polaris are worth checking out. We’ve dove deep to figure out which brand is best.

If you’re looking for a top-of-the-line pool cleaner, those by Dolphin and Polaris are worth checking out. We’ve dove deep to figure out which brand is best.

If you’re looking for a top-of-the-line pool cleaner, those by Dolphin and Polaris are worth checking out. We’ve dove deep to figure out which brand is best.