It’s the time of the year where we list the Top 20 Best Robotic Pool Cleaners for 2018. All these pool cleaners are out in the market but if you are still having a hard time choosing the right pool cleaner for this year, whether you are a new user or just want an upgrade, you will surely find our list very helpful.

Update: For our valued Australian readers, you can check out Davey PoolSweepa Wallclima and Davey PoolSweepa Optima. These products are now available in Australia.

20. Smartpool NC22 SmartKleen- Robotic Pool Cleaner

We are so happy to start our Top 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2018 list with the Smartpool NC22 SmartKleen. Indeed, the products in the pool market now are getting smarter and smarter. It’s a pocket-friendly device which is good considering its advanced features. It delivers excellent results. It has unique features including quick drain system which boot the performance of the device. What made Smartpool NC22 SmartKleen in the Top 20 list  is its Quick Drain System. We know how hard it can be to lift one robotic pool cleaner out of the water. With the quick drain system of this robotic cleaner, you no longer have to struggle with the additional weight of the water. This ensures you that you are not lifting unnecessary water trapped in the device.

19. Kreepy Krauly Prowler 920

There are a lot of positive reasons to love Kreepy Krauly Prowler 920. When it comes to maintaining your pools immaculate image, you will have a lot of options to choose from. If you want to maximize the benefit of your pool, then Kreepy Krauly PROWLER 920 is for you. Prowler 920 has been a big hit and very much sought after in 2017 that it’s still receiving very high mark for 2018. And of course you know it’s reliable because it’s made by professionals of Pentair. What made it to the top 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2018 is its ability to auto reverse which assists the cleaner to prevent hang-ups in corners and near and steps for continuous performance.

18. Solar Breeze Robotic Pool Skimmer

Hand skimming is one way to remove floating articles, but it’s a lot of work, especially when you have to do it often. With the help of Solar Breeze Robotic Pool Skimmer, you don’t have to get stressed over this chore every time you use the pool. It does all the work for you, it collects bugs, leaves and other dirt plus being it a solar robotic skimmer, you don’t have to worry about energy consumption as well.

What attracts us the most that made the Solar Skimmer to the list is its capability to work without consuming electricity. It is equipped with solar panels that collects energy from the sun and charge the onboard batteries that operate the machine. With this feature, you can just leave the device in the pool and it will continuously clean your pool, all equipped with Chlorine Dispenser, all day and all night without worrying excessive energy consumption. Plus, it’s so cute it floats!

17. Dolphin M250

This cleaner is incorporated with dual active brushing which eliminates algae and bacteria. The advanced scanning software of this cleaner guarantees complete cleaning coverage of your pool. This ensures users that the floor, walls, and waterline are completely cleaned. This system assists the cleaner to establish the most efficient and effective cleaning route. This Dolphin impresses us with its navigating capability that automatically avoids obstacles and then quickly returns to its cleaning scheme.

16. Skimdevil Camio SX15 Robotic Solar Powered Surface Cleaner

What’s not to love about this robotic pool cleaner? It has almost everything: saves you time, eliminates pain during manual skimming, it’s programmable, it has large collection bin, it’s solar powered, what more can you ask for!  Skimdevil automatically helps you capture floating debris before is sinks on the bottom of your pool. This includes leaves, pollen, hair, insects and oils. What really made us say HELL YES! to this product to make its way to the 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2018 is that it can be managed by means of a Smartphone or pill app. Just connect the app to your Skimdevil so you can regulate the cleaner out of your device. You can even check pool temperature, the remainder battery status and charging wattage. It is fairly creative and the connection is very good through the use of Bluetooth connectivity.

15. Kreepy Krauly Prowler 820

This robotic pool cleaner utilizes four different cleaning method including brush, scrub, vacuum and filter making it a very powerful robotic cleaner in the market today. This works in any 50’ in-ground pool keeping your pool spotless and inviting just after cleaning it within 3 hours only. What we love about Kreepy Krauly Prowler 820 is that is has an Auto Reverse feature helping the cleaner not to get caught or stuck in corners, steps, and ladders. Additionally, the cleaner is equipped with internal filtration system which assists the circulation of the chemicals to increase water clarity.

14. Dolphin Escape Robotic Above Ground Pool Cleaner

Dolphin Escape is a definite shoo-in the Top 20 list for 3 reasons. One, it has a built-in SmartNav scanning and mapping system that once the bot is set down to your pool, it automatically scans the entire surface. The scanner guides the escape robotic cleaner to cover every part of the pool and refrain from going back to areas that have already been cleaned. This permits the cleaner to memorize your pool surface and then navigates it independently without missing a single spot. Two, this pool cleaner is incorporated with Hyperbrush to ensure that no debris, dirt, and algae remains in your pool.

13. Smartpool NC52 Wall Climber

A budget-friendly robotic pool cleaner that delivers quality performance. The Smartpool NC52 Wall Climber, which lives up to its name, sets itself way above the competition with ability to EFFECTIVELY climb walls. A number of robotic cleaner claims themselves as climber but only a few can make that 90-degree transition to the wall. Additionally, not only it climb walls but this robotic cleaner cleans all types of surface including vinyl liner, fiberglass, tile, and concrete pools.

12. Dolphin M200

If quality and reliability is what you are seeking for, then The Dolphin M200 Swimming Pool Cleaner, the latest and most compelling robotic cleaner from Maytronics that definitely deserves the spot in our 20 Best Robotic Pool Cleaners for 2018, is definitely for you. This cleaner is recommended for in-ground residential swimming pools up to 50 ft. in length. It is light-weight and easy to use with the jaw-dropping Cleverclean software that provides expanded pool coverage. It enhancse navigation for complete cleaning coverage, this includes walls, floors, and waterline. This ensures that every inch of your pool is cleaned using the most efficient and effective way.

11. Davey PoolSweepa Wallclima

Another product in the list that we are extremely excited about is the Poolsweepa Wallclima by Davey. This robotic pool cleaner brings an advance cleaning technology, long-running performance and easy maintenance. Of course, you can never go wrong with Davey. They have been in the industry for over 50 years! Therefore, I’m quite sure they are familiar with the common things that pool owners usually look for a robotic cleaner. The Poolsweepa Wallclima can give the Smartpool NC52 the run for its money.

The Davey PoolSweepa Wallclima is now available in Australia. Click here to start shopping.

Top 10 from our list of 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2018

We are now halfway in our Top 20 list and we certainly still have more interesting robotic pool cleaners you surely don’t want to miss.

10. Polaris 9650iQ Sport

The Polaris P9650iQ Sport combines the most innovative features for robotic pool cleaning with inherent app control. You can spend more time enjoying your pool while your robot does all the work. One thing that amazes us more about this cleaner is the Aqualink app that allows the user to monitor and control the cleaner anytime and anywhere. Now, with the use of smartphones, you can control Polaris Sport just by the tip of your fingers. And that’s certainly the big reason why Polaris P9650iQ Sport deserves a spot in our 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2018, and certainly the reason why you should have one.

9. Aquabot Breeze IQ Wall-Climbing

The robotic pool cleaners for the coming year 2018 are just getting smarter and smarter! That is why we can vouch that Aquabot Breeze IQ Wall-climbing is one of the smartest robotic cleaner today. It features one of the most leading and well-known cleaning technologies that is worth a spot in our 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2018. This is the AquaSmart System. The system permits the robot to clean in the shortest period amount of time while providing an advance scrub down because of the PVC scrubbing brushes anchored on the bottom of the Aquabot. It is just incredibly amazing.

8. Dolphin Cayman Robotic Inground Pool Cleaner

What we love the most about the Dolphin Cayman is the Weekly Timer. Only a handful of other robotic cleaners who have this feature. An awesome inbuilt feature, the programmable weekly timer can be set at a specified time to clean your pool.  So, if you wish to have a vacation, maybe in Cayman Islands or something, you don’t ever have to worry about cleaning your pool. Just preset your Dolphin Cayman and your pool will stay clean and ready for use when you get back. Apart from weekly timer, you can control the cleaning duration of this robotic cleaner. Not only it eases your labor, but it helps you save energy as it only runs for a certain period of times. We are always a GO for energy saving!

7. Davey PoolSweepa Optima Plus+ Cordless with Remote Control

Oh Davey, we never get tired of you. Davey does a good job in introducing a cordless robotic pool cleaner. And the best part of this is that this version is cordless. Being cordless means being able to move freely and unrestrained.Yes, you read that right! Regardless of obstacles such as islands, pillars and bridges, this pool cleaner delivers exceptional cleaning capabilities. The PoolSweepa speaks to its name, and its flexible abilities sweeps its way to the top 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2018 to have! This made the cleaner unique among other conventional robotic pool cleaners. It leaves you astonished by cleaning your wall and water lines regardless of pool obstacles such as islands, pillars and bridges.

For Australian pool owners, you can check out Davey Poolsweepa Optima.

6. Kreepy Krauly RX3

Kreepy Krauly delivers simplicity and reliability. And we already know that! But what really set RX3 apart from other lovely Kreepy Krauly products is the exclusive K-bot RX3 Smart Swivel! Yes, you read that right. It is exclusive!  It ensures that cable NEVER tangles. So as I have been sharing every article we have here, one biggest frustration of pool owners is when they have to keep an eye on the bot because it keeps tangling every time. It’s a smart move from Kreepy Krauly. A smart move for a smart product. With that, it definitely earns a most deserving spot in our recommended 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2018. So with Kreepy Krauly RX3, you can definitely count on years and years of dependable service.

5. Dolphin Supreme Bio Pool Cleaning Robot

Okay, this robotic pool cleaner is quite the expense. But that is not the reason why it’s is in our Top 20. We surely think that Dolphin Supreme Bio is a slam dunk in our Best 20 list largely because more and more people are switching to bio and natural pools in 2018. The Dolphin Supreme Bio Pool is one of the few cleaners that cater to the needs. Supreme Bio is the most innovative and first automated solution for retaining both bio and natural pools. It combines the best of proven Dolphin technology and design with supplemental features that concentrate on the special challenges of bio and natural pools. We don’t often see this out in the market. As of now, it can only be ordered in Europe in Amazon.

4. Polaris F9550 Sport Robotic In-ground Pool Cleaner

Polaris always bring us reliable pool robot products, and the Polaris F9550 is no exception. With the Vortex Vacuum Technology, pool owners will never remember having any issues of different debris not being picked up by their robotic cleaners. The Polaris F9550 Sport’s technology delivers higher vacuum power compared to other models. But what is most special about this Polaris that gave us the resounding nod to our 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2018 list is the Smart 7-day program feature of this robotic cleaner. You just have to set it clean for 7 days, depending upon your usage and cleaning needs. Thus, a worry free week.

3. Dolphin Quantum Robotic Inground Pool Cleaner

The Dolphin Quantum succeeds in so many aspects. Dolphin has learned something from their past products. Core design is not just pretty but one of the easiest to use. This bot is already a massive hit with very satisfied users. Dolphin Quantum works on your pool using SCIENCE! Yes, hard and impressive science that is. This robotic cleaner comes with PowerJet 3D mobility. It was engineered to guarantee that every inch of your pool is deeply cleaned. You will see powerful vortex jets on top and sides of the cleaner added with the bots lightweight. Thus, it has the capability to move laterally along the walls of your pool. It provides optimum cleaning result irrespective of the type of surface area and shape your pool have. That is why Dolphin Quantum is sitting pretty in our inventory of the the 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2018.

2. Zodiac Vortex Pro VX65 iQ Robotic Pool Cleaner

The Zodiac Vortex Pro VX65 iQ is already taking the pool market by storm! This robotic cleaner is the latest game changer in the robotic pool cleaning world. The VX65 iQ can be controlled via iAqualink app which means you do not have to be in the poolside to clean the pool. This is purposely designed for busy pool owners who want the ability to control the cleaner anytime and anywhere.

We love the iAqualink app so much that we gave this product a resounding loud of applause all its way to the Top 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2018. Therefore, just simply connect the bot to your home Wi-Fi to remotely access the robotic cleaner. Therefore, pool owners have that flexibility to access real-time scheduling, programming and troubleshooting without needing to be by the poolside.

1. Kreepy Krauly Prowler 730 Computerized Robotic Pool Cleaner

Apart from advanced technological features of robotic pool cleaners, what we love more is the simplicity of the pool robots without compromising its top quality. We understand the balance between superior performance and high speed in relation to it being budget-friendly to customers. That is why we find Kreepy Krauly Prowler 730 to be perfect to be included in our list of the most awesome 20 best robotic cleaners for 2018.  It features the Patented Aqua Smart System. It’s an intelligent program that allows the cleaner to fully cover any standard residential swimming pool guaranteeing efficient and effective clean. Also, you can plug it into a standard electrical outlet while using only minimal electric consumption. It is an eco-friendly, energy-saving equipment choice that is mid-priced budget-friendly that made us WOW to it. There is just something to its simplicity that impresses us.

Now that we have reached the end of the list, if you have any questions or clarifications, just comment right below this article. Are there robotic pool cleaners we’ve missed that you want? Or are there items from our list that you strongly disagree? Let us hear from you by writing a comment, we would love to discuss it with you!