For 2019, there are over hundreds of robotic pool cleaners that is considered hot in the market. We know how difficult it is to choose amongst so many pool cleaners, and often times it may be very confusing especially for pool owners seeking their very first robotic pool cleaners. We don’t want you to end up buying the wrong robotic pool cleaner. That is why we have deliberately and carefully chosen only the 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2019.

Update: For our valued Australian readers, you can check out Aquabot Breeze 4WD and Hayward Aquavac 500 which are now available in Australia.

Without further ado, here’s the 20 Best Robotic Pool Cleaners for 2019

20. Cobalt NCC Smart

To kick things off, we are starting the list with a true crowd pleaser. The Cobalt NC22 Smart robotic pool cleaner is a hardworking and robust pool cleaning partner. It has a lightweight design but with a powerful suction system. This cleaner can work overtime and can deliver a noticeable and appealing result. One of the greatest features of the Cobalt NC22 Smart, that made it to our list of 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2019, is its intelligent internal navigation system. This allows the cleaner to change direction freely, making it very flexible and natural device. This feature limits the time spent for owners guiding the cleaner and redirecting its path.

• Designed for above ground and in-ground pools up to 18’ ft deep
• Has directive drive motors
• Intelligent internal navigation system
• Comes with 40’ power cord
• Extra filter bag
• Quick drain system
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19. Dolphin PrimalX3

There is so much to love about the Dolphin PrimalX3. It is one of the few robotic cleaners designed for long-term immersion in the pool. The Dolphin PrimalX3 is a robotic pool cleaner created by Maytronics. It uses all of the Maytronics core technology that we love. It’s an excellent device, a great value and easy to live with automatic pool cleaner. The cleaner has a pre-scanning system that enables the device to scan your pool’s shape and dimension and set the most efficient cleaning passage guaranteeing that every foot of your pool is touched. This process saves the cleaner a lot of time to clean your pool.

• Can climb walls
• Filter access is at the bottom
• Can vacuum and pump up to 4,233 gallons per hour.
• Pre-scanning system
• Weekly timer
• Comes with 60’ feet in length anti-kink cable

18. Maytronics Dolphin Neptune Plus

The Dolphin Neptune Plus is a cleaner that has been designed to thoroughly and effectively clean any shape and type of pool. This machine can deliver true performance and reliability, which pool owners have always wanted. This robotic cleaner is loaded with patented and exclusive features. One exclusive feature is its superior scanning coverage. The smart navigation thoroughly scan and cleans your pool bottom surface completely.

With the Maytronics Dolphin Neptune Plus, you won’t have to guess if the filter bag is already full or not. It has a full bag indicator which is very useful to all pool owners. This way, the owner can tell when to clean the filter, thus, allows the cleaner to last longer. This certainly is a major yes for the 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2019.

• 60-inch anti-kink patented swivel
• Full bag indicator
• Smart navigation
• Cost efficient – using the device only cost 15 cents to clean the pool
• Recommended for in-ground pools up to 50 feet in length
• Includes two complete sets of filter cartridges (4 spring and 4 ultra-fine)

17. Cobalt PT9I Ultra Scrubber Free

If you have a large in-ground swimming pool, the Cobalt PT9I Ultra Scrubber Free is the perfect choice to help you ease your everyday routine. What is gripping about this machine that made it a contender in our 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2019 is its following features. The cleaner has dual direct drive motors for greater grip and vacuuming in the floors.

Not only that, the Cobal PT9I comes with a zero radius turning brush to port suction allowing the cleaner to completely collect any types of debris including acorns, leaves and fine dust particles. Moreover, it has a revolutionary lightweight design which makes it very easy for owners to transport the device. Plus with the quick drain system which makes the cleaner even more portable to bring out of the water.

• Works on all types of residential pool up to 20 X 40 x 8 deep
• Comes with a 60-foot floating swivel cord
• Extra-large filter bag
• Lightweight and Quick Drain system
• Deep dual direct drive motors
• Zero radius turning brush

16. Maytronics Dolphin E10

The Maytronics Dolphin E10 is a robotic pool cleaner perfect for all types of above ground pools including small in-ground pools of up to 315 inches long. What is so awesome about this little helper is that it is very powerful. The Dolphin E10 comes with a 4-wheel drive system. This allows the robot to have a better grip and stability in the pool.

It has an undeniable cleaning performance. With an active brush feature, the Maytronics Dolphin E10  immensely cleans the floors and the water line. It comes with an active brushing which provides efficient and effective scrubbing to completely wash off algae and bacteria from your swimming pool. Besides algae and bacteria, fine dust particles, rough debris, and other contaminants are cleaned out as well. The active brush spins up to twice the speed of the device, resulting in an enhanced all-surface cleaning.

• Active brushing- washes off algae and bacteria
• Innovative scanning software and navigation system
• 40 feet swivel cable
• Fast water release
• Top access filtration system
• 4-wheel drive

15. Smartpool NC74 Scrubber 60 Plus

The Smartpool NC74 Scrubber 60 Plus has everything you want in a robotic cleaner. It’s a robust yet gentle robot designed to scrub, clean and vacuum the largest debris and the finest pool particles. Not only that, this cleaner is ETL-listed to UL standards, and also approved by CSA and CE. Now, if you are confused what ETL, UL, CSA or CE is, don’t worry. These are safety and quality certifications that you want to look out for in a robotic pool cleaner. It guarantees that the Smartpool NC74 is topnotch and very safe to use. Its safety certifications makes it more than deserving to get a spot in our 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2019.

This robotic cleaner not only clean your floors and walls, it also scrubs and clean the scum line of your pool. Moreover, it has an intelligent navigation which permits the cleaner to change direction without the needing of walls. Additionally, it has dual direct drive motors for greater grip and traction resulting in a more effective cleaning performance. On top of that, the cleaner has a brush to port suction for more rigorous suction and thorough vacuuming of leaves, acorns, fine waste and other kind large debris. What is not to love!?

• For in-ground pools up to 20 x 40 deep
• ETL, CSA, and CE approve
• Comes with caddy
• Weighs only 13 lbs
• 60’ anti-kink power cord
• Includes 1 free disposable filter bag

14. BlueWave NE3285F Aquafirst Super Rover

For the minimalist pool owner, the Blue Wave NE3285F Aquafirst Super Rover is for you. The Aqua first super rover was created with a simple design. Indeed a very low profile robotic pool cleaner that gets the job done. This advanced new “Super rover” is the finest economical robotic cleaner designed for in-ground and above ground pools. Even though it’s a tiny simple cleaner, it still very much deserve to be in our top 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2019. Especially with its Linear Jet feature. The linear jet engine provides superior suction and quick cleaning times making use of water to propel the unit.

• Very simple
• Linear Jet engine
• Has two filter boxes with nylon mesh
• Powerful suction power at 8 to 85 gallons/min
• Can cover up to 8000 square feet per hour
• 40’ floating kink free cord with EZ swivel

13. Aquabot Breeze SE Hyper-Speed

If you are very meticulous in particular to cleanliness, the Aquabot Breeze SE Hyper-Speed is definitely for you. This just Super! It scrubs Super fast with the hyper scrubbing brush that can scrub twice as fast than standard cleaners. This allows tackling the toughest debris your pool has. Not only that, this cleaner is powered with Super grip PVA Wheels. With this feature, the robot can stick with great traction to the surface. This is an added bonus of the 4WD propulsion – this 4WD allows the robot to turn with ease when in the water.

Another super awesome feature about the Aquabot Breeze SE Hyper-Speed is its powerful suction. It can filter up to 80 gallons per minute and can suck up water so fast without missing any debris before it finished its cleaning cycle. Not that is what we call a super powerful pool cleaner.

• For above-ground & small in-ground pools
• Hyper, super fast scrubbing brush
• Super grip PVA wheels
• Can filter up to 80 gallons/min
• Collect debris down to 2 microns size
• 120V / 60hz voltage power supply

12. Aquabot Breeze 4WD

A high-quality robotic pool cleaner, the Aquabot Breeze 4wd offers exceptional performance at an affordable price. What is amazing about this device is that it can be operated at low cost. Apart from it being a less consuming energy device, this robot can help you conserve water and lessens chemical use. Backwashing becomes an infrequent work and this can help you save up to 40% on your pool electric usage. Affordability and cost efficiency makes this baby to our top 20 list.

Worried if this pool cleaner can handle the most slippery part of your pool? Don’t doubt! An added bonus feature of this robotic cleaner is its powerful grip in even the slipperiest of a surface. Hence, we find Aquabot Breeze 4WD to be perfect with the rest of our 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2019.

Also available in: AUSTRALIA (Click here for Australians)

• Large top access baskets
• Rotating scrubbing brush
• Extra long 60’ cable with swivel
• Super grip PVA wheels
• ETL approved
• Less consuming energy device

We have reached the Top 10 of our list. We want to focus more on the convenience of the pool cleaners in respect to its user-friendliness but also not compromising the quality of its cleaning performance.

The 2nd half of our 20 Best Robotic Pool Cleaners for 2019

11. Aquabot S2-40Y

The next entry is another basic and affordable robotic pool cleaner that made it to our list of 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2019. The Aquabot S2-40Y basically does what it was built to do and this cleaner is considered to the best cleaning value on the market in 2019 because of its accurate cleaning and ease of use. The cleaner warrants safety as it has its own GCFI outlet. This outlet prevents someone from getting electrocuted or shock if the cable is ever damaged. The Aquabot S2-40Y is a self-contained robotic cleaner that vacuums and filters independently from the pool pump and pool filter, hence, this cleaner does not need a pool pump system to operate.

• GCFI outlet
• 4-feet long cable with EZ swivel attachment
• Can catch up to 2-micron fineness
• 2 top access filters
• Ultra-powerful hydro robotic technology
• Can’t climb walls and no brush

10. Dolphin Doheny’s Saturn

Doheny’s Saturn is one of our cheapest entry in our top 20 list. But that doesn’t stop it from giving outstanding cleaning power. First off, it is powered by Dolphin. That reason is more than enough to convince you about its quality performance. The machine comes with an active brush at 2x the speed. This brush can wash off even the toughest stains, algae and bacteria from floors and walls. Plus, with the rotating brush, cleaning the pool’s surfaces and walls becomes easy and efficiently.

Worry about the heaviness if you pull out the robot? Worry no more. This Saturn is a fast clean water release cleaner. This makes the cleaner very easy to remove out from the pool water plus its lightweight, so it’s very manageable to carry around.

• For all swimming pool types up to 50’ in length
• Comes with a 50 feet cable
• Can pump and filter up to 3,735 galloons of water per hour
• 2-hour cleaning cycle
• Cleverclean pool coverage
• Obstacle escape system

9. Aquabot Dragon

Aquabot Dragon is considered to be one of the best technologically advanced Aquabot ever made. Just like a fire-breathing dragon, this monster is fast, flexible, and more maneuverable among other Aquabots. If you have a swimming pool with many steps, ladders, and corners, you know how difficult it is to clean these areas. With the Aquabot Dragon, this challenge is a piece of cake. Aquabot Dragon’s reversal system sweeps its way to our 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2019. It allows the cleaner to not miss any spot while cleaning the pool.

And like the mythical beast, this bot can climb to places unexpected. With its PVA super climbing brush, it permits the cleaner to grip into the pool surfaces tightly and even on walls. This allows the cleaner to climb the walls and remove dirt and debris making your pool crystal clear.

• One-degree maneuverability in corners to avoid getting stuck
• 3-hours cleaning cycle
• Built-in diagnostic that shuts off the bot right away if anything goes wrong
• Power supply option on ½ to 2 hours
• Reversal system
• Aquasmart system

8. Aquabot S600 Prime

The Aquabot S600 Prime is a shoo-in for our 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2019. It’s a no brainer to feature this in the top 20 list because it is one of the smartest robotic pool cleaner that we know. It is “only” equipped with the patented Aquasmart Gyro system. This is an advanced system that allows the robot to scan and determine the layout of the pool and calculates the most efficient cleaning route that will cover the entire pool in the shortest possible time. This is made possible as the Aquabot S600 Prime is powered by a microprocessor.

In addition, the robot has an active scrubbing brush that moves back and forth to rapidly drive out debris and algae stuck in the pool surface. Besides, there is a center vibrating sweeper brush that collects all the dirt and debris for vacuuming utilizing a dedicated filtration motor.

• Aquasmart Gyro system
• Has a 60’ 360-degree swivel cable
• Can cycle up to 75 gallons of water per minute
• Active scrubbing brush
• Center vibrating sweeper brush
• Dedicated filtration motor

7. Hayward AquaVac 500

You don’t have to be a sports car racing fan to enjoy and own a Hayward AquaVac 500. It is known for its sports-car-like chassis that is almost identical to the Polaris 9550 Sport. The Hayward AquaVac 500 has a slick design we absolutely adire. It has a shiny white with black & blue trim hard plastic housing with blue rubber wheels and two black brushes. Hayward AquaVac 500 is an in-ground pool cleaner that scrubs and vacuums the entire pool, bottom, sides, and waterline. But aside from its handsome appearance, this pool partner has high cleaning ability. Equipped with a microprocessor-based program, it scans and optimizes the cleaning path of the cleaner for the best pool coverage. That is why it is no doubt that Hayward AquaVac 500 is in our 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2019.

Also available in: AUSTRALIA (Click here for Australians)

• Microprocessor-based scanning program
• Dual scrubbing brush
• Two cleaning programs: 90 minute pool floor only & 3-hours deep cleaning
• Two big removable debris container and two small filter elements
• 60 feet long anti-kink cord
• 8 lbs heavy

6. Maytronics Atlantis

We just can’t get enough of robotic pool cleaners that behave as intelligent as humans. 2019 is the best year yet for smart pool cleaners just like Maytronics Atlantis. The Dolphin Atlantis uses a smart navigation powered by an advanced navigations system and scanning software. This allows the cleaner to precisely scan the entire pool and will calculate the most efficient route. The cleaner is so smart that it automatically navigates around barriers and swiftly return to its cleaning path.

Another great feature of Maytronics Atlantis is the dual-scrubbing brush. You will love how it removes stubborn stain and dirt. Also, the dual-scrubbing provides more friction and better cleaning performance compared to other cleaners which only skims the pool floor.

• Intelligent navigation
• Only weighs around 18.7 lbs
• Dual scrubbing brush
• Can climb walls
• Self-programmed
• Anti-tangle cord

5. Hayward RC9740 SharkVac

The next entry on our 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2019 amazes us because of it cost efficiency and powerful performance.  This cleaner is one of the industry’s most energy efficient cleaning solution. This automatic pool cleaner uses 94% less energy than most common pool cleaners and can be correlated to the energy utilized by a standard light bulb. Another great feature is its out-of-water sensor. It safeguards the motor by not permitting it to operate when it’s removed from the pool making it very energy efficient.

Pool owners now have more time and flexibility with this bot. The Hayward RC9740 SharkVac comes with the quick-clean technology, this is used if you wanted to shorten the cleaning period of your robot. Moreover, the cleaner has a programmable cleaning cycle, you can set the cleaner to clean the pool overnight or early in the morning, whichever you like.

• For both in-ground and above-ground pools sized of up to 20 x 40
• 5‘ floating power cord
• Out-of-water sensor
• Quick-clean technology
• Programmable cleaning cycle
• Low energy cost

4. iRobot Mirra S30

The iRobot Mirra S30 uses an enhances the robotic technology that deeply cleans pool surfaces and water and has the capability to remove leaves, dirt, hair and other unwanted debris even as small as two microns. While other brands have the Smart Navigation, the iRobot Mirra S30 has the iAdapt Nautiq Responsive Cleaning Technology. This advance system sizes up to the rough dimensions of the pool then chooses the best cleaning cycle for maximum efficiency. This technology allows the cleaner to make multiple route, avoid obstacles, climb walls and stairs.

• For any type of residential in-ground pool
• Can and filter up to 70 gallons of water per minute
• Has a 60’ foot anti-tangled cord
• PVA wheels
• Active scrubbing brush
• iAdapt Nautiq Responsive Cleaning Technology

3. Kreepy Krauly Prowler 910

The Kreepy Krauly Prowler 910 only has one purpose, that is to keep your pool as clean as possible. The robot comes with a powerful, high-speed scrubbing brush which tackles dirt and washes off even the strongest stain and dirt from the bottom of the pool. The device is equipped with a powerful suction which vacuums dirt and debris into the interior leaving your pool sparkly clean. The best part about this cleaner is that it is part of the Eco Select Brand by Pentair. This means that the product is surely energy-efficient.

This robotic cleaner has a 40 feet cord which is long enough for the device to clean and cover the entire pool surface. It only weighs 27 pounds, so it’s not heavy to lift and very convenient to put in and out of the pool. Also, the device comes with a handle that is pretty durable for the owner to easily transport the robotic cleaner from one place to another.

• For pools with a maximum size of 40 feet
• Weighs 27 lbs
• Eco Select Brand
• Economical and ergonomical
• 40 feet cord
• High-speed scrubbing brush

2. Dolphin M400

What really blows us away in choosing for robotic pool cleaners in our Top 20 list the overall user experience. Just like for the Dolphin M400, the cleaner comes with a MyDolphin app. Almost all devices now rely on smartphones, and robotic pool cleaners are very much on with the present times. You can control the Dolphin M400 via an iOs or an Android phone. So, if you want to manually clean your pool, you can use the remote control to manually maneuver it anywhere, any time.

And about its cleaning performance? It doesn’t have just a single action brushing, not even a dual brush. It has a unique triple-action brush that tackles and scrubs even the hardest and most stubborn dirt and stain in the pool’s surface. That’s three times cleaning power than a regular robotic pool cleaner. Convenience, easy accessibility, and extraordinary performance makes Dolphin M400 an easy pick for the 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2019.

• MyDolphin app remote control
• For pools 12-15 meters in length
• Weighs 18.7 lbs
• Dual filtration system
• Triple action brush
• CleverClean Coverage technology

1. Dolphin Sigma with Gyro & Triple Motors

We have come to our final entry for our 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2019, the Dolphin Sigma with Gyro & Triple Motors. It has a lot of amazing features and is one of the most premium cleaner sold in the market today. We call this the sexiest robotic pool cleaner this year. Not only with its gorgeous design that looks very classy, it is also packed with features that make you Wow! The Dolphin Sigma is the first robot to use three motors. This makes this little robot the most powerful device sold on the market today. And take note, this cleaner is not a power hungry device. The cleaner’s motors use 87% less energy compared to other types.

We can’t stop raving about the Dolphin Sigma. Not only it has the Smartnav Scanning and Mapping system, which other Dolphin products already have. It also comes with a gyroscopic navigation system which provides better location awareness.

Interesting fact, this cleaner is the first machine that is equipped with a gyroscope. To give you a good example what the gyroscope sensors do, it has the same capability as the systems that are used in planes, drones and rover. This sensor helps improve the cleaners ability to turn and tilt whole moving vertically on the wall and crawl along the floor. Oh, and did we already mention you can use the MyDolphin app for this too? There is so much more to love about the Dolphin Sigma. And what a great way to end the list of 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2019 with the most powerful and advanced robotic pool cleaner to date.

• Dual split brushes
• Dual filtration
• Independent rubber tracks
• SmartNav scanning and mapping with Gyro Navigation
• Triple Motors
• MyDolphin app

Final Thoughts on the 20 Best Robotic Pool Cleaners for 2019

Now that we’ve provided you a comprehensive list of the 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2019, the decision now lies on you. Our advice is always to carefully plan and be very diligent on researching for the right robotic pool cleaner for you.

Every pool owners have different features that they’re looking for. Every swimming pool has its own unique needs. However, what is common for all pool owners is that they only want what is best for their family and friends using their pools. Before purchasing any cleaner, you need to check for the correct steps before choosing the right robotic pool cleaner.

Reminder, this top 20 list is only for residential or family swimming pools. If you have larger pools for commercial purposes, such as Olympic-sized pools, resort pools, community pools, or military training pools, you can check out our 10 best commercial robotic pool cleaners.

We would love you to write us a feedback by posting on the comments section below. Do you have anything on our list of 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2019 that you want any clarifications on? Do you know a robotic pool cleaner that should be on this list. Let us know! We will always be happy to discuss it with you.