We will come to know 2021 to be the year of growth and moving forward. So say adieu to the year that was, and say bonjour to our list of 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2021!

If there’s anything that the past year has taught us, it’s that whatever happens, our families and closest friends will always be there to support and encourage us. Because of these unique circumstances, we got to stay closer with our loved ones. Our homes have been the place where we did most of our work, our school, and even our businesses. And for many of us with swimming pools, it has been great fun spending quality time with our family by the pool, safe and relaxed, just enjoying each other’s company amidst these trying times.

Now that things are starting to look bright, let’s continue keeping our swimming pools in their most pristine conditions using nothing but the best robotic pool cleaners for 2021.

20. Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus

We will kick off this list with the robotic pool cleaner that has been dominating in all key areas. The Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus is one of the most celebrated product of Maytronics Dolphin. We know that pool owners will certainly love this pool wonder. With its mid-range price, it’s jam-packed with features that most robots in its price range don’t have.

Also, spoiler alert! Dolphin will dominate again this year’s list. Dolphin Maytronics has been consistently producing quality robotic pool cleaners throughout the years and the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus is no exception. Last year, we predicted that this robotic pool cleaner would continue to be the favorite in future years, and we’ve never been more right. The Dolphin Nautilus CC continues to blow us away.

• Pool size up to 50 ft.
• Large Twin Cartridges
• Dual Scrubbing

19. Dolphin E10

Surprise, surprise! Another Dolphin product on the list. We keep bringing Dolphin E10 to our annual list since this product continues to rock the pool cleaning market. Well, who wouldn’t want a budget-friendly rockstar of a robotic pool cleaner? The Dolphin E10 is created for pools above-ground up to 30 feet. This automatic robotic cleaner will have your pool cleaned in a quick 1.5 hours and comes with an easy-to-clean top load filter basket.

You won’t need to spend time scrubbing algae off of tiles or vacuuming up leaves that blew into your pool last night – this little robot does all of that work for you! And because it cleans on its own, there are no more worries about forgetting to clean your pool before guests arrive or during those long summer days when life gets busy and we forget what day it is. We’ve also featured Dolphin E10 in our list of cheap but amazing robotic pool cleaners under $500.

• Pool size up to 30 ft.
• 1.5 hours cleaning cycle
• Cleans all pool surface types

18. PAXCESS Wall-Climbing Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner

PAXCESS is one of the newer manufacturers but has already made a strong impact in the pool cleaning scene. They have created their own wall-climbing cordless robotic pool cleaner, which does all the work for you! This robotic pool cleaner has advanced brushes and powerful suction to clean walls and floors without any worry about falling off when it’s climbing on your pool walls. With twin extra-large top access filter baskets, this machine will make cleaning your pool quick and easy!

Cleaning your pool is a pain. We know how hard it can be to keep up with all the maintenance that goes into owning an inground or above-ground pool. You deserve a clean swimming space, so don’t put it off any longer! Get your hands on this amazing machine today. Give PAXCESS a try and it will change everything about how you think about maintaining your pools in just minutes per day!

• Wall-Climbing Function
• For in-ground pools up to 12m/50ft in length.
• Twin extra-large top access filter baskets

17. Dolphin Proteus DX5i

The Dolphin Proteus DX5i is the first unit under the Proteus series to be featured in this list of 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2021. There are still two more so you need to watch out for Proteus DX3 and DX4 coming your way. This has all the quality features from the other Proteuses, plus equipped with bonus functions! So what makes this robot stand out among the other Dolphin Proteus?

The DX5i is easy to use and connects with your smartphone so you can control it from anywhere using the MyDolphin App. Your friends will have fun controlling this robot and will also think you’re a genius when they see how spotless your pool looks. It’s a pool cleaner with Bluetooth capabilities built for swimming pools up to 50 Feet. Aside from its front high-speed scrubber and weekly scheduler that the other Proteus have, with the DX5i, you can control the steering capabilities remotely using just your smartphones.

• Wifi Connected with MyDolphin Plus App
• With Front and Back Scrubber
• Extra Large Single Click Basket 

16. Polaris P825

Polaris has done it again! With their latest product, the Polaris P825 is not your average cleaner. You’ll never have to get dirty to remove the filter out with its Push ‘N’ Go filter, the debris inside the cleaner is easily removed, and the filter can also be easily replaced. It’s a top-performing robotic pool cleaner. A high-quality pool cleaning machine, the Polaris P825 is an ATV wall cleaner, which means it can clean coves, steps, seats, tile, and just about anything else in your pool.

Technically, because this is a Polaris baby, you can only expect this device to have the same power when it comes to suctioning and drive. Thanks to its Cyclonic Vacuum Technology, it sweeps up everything leaving your swimming pool looking as good as new!

• Cyclonic vacuum technology.
• ATV wall cleaning
• Push ‘N’ Go easy eject solid filter

15. Dolphin C3

For our list, we try to avoid the heavy-duty commercial pool cleaners that are mostly used for the swimming pool business. But this time, we are proud to consider Dolphin C3 commercial pool cleaner to be included in our list. Heavy loaded will all the high-profile features of commercial pool cleaners, the price for this cleaner is just right and on the same level as many other premier residential pool cleaners.

What stands out with this cleaner is its CleverClean Technology which ensures efficient navigation and scanning software to clean your pool without obstacles getting in the way. It will always find the most efficient route to ensure that every inch of your pool gets cleaned quickly and easily. The dual scrubbing brushes will thoroughly remove algae from the pool surface. And with its Fine and Ultra-Fine Top Load Cartridge Filters, you’ll never have to worry about manual cleaning ever again!

• For pools up to 50 feet
• CleverClean Technology
• Fine and Ultra-fine top load cartridge filters

14. Aquamoto Skimbot 2021

For our list of best robotic pool cleaners of 2021, we are featuring two pool skimmers, and high on the rank is the Aquamoto Skimbot 2021. With so many great features it’s hard not to fall in love with this pool skimmer! The newest 2021 version is a robotic solar-powered pool cleaner that is lightweight and easy to use, with a sliding collection tray that prevents dirt and leaves from backwashing into your pool.

You can control it remotely with its own app to schedule the cleaning on its own! Plus, some improvements have been made to the solar panels so they’re more efficient than ever before. There are tons of other features too like anti-theft mode, eco-operation, and silent mode – not to mention remote operation via the app.

• Bluetooth enabled 
• Anti-Collision Sensors
• Smart movement system

13. Aiper Smart AIPURY600

Aiper Smart is one of the newest makers of pool cleaners that has been creating noise in the past couple of years, and deservedly so. With their newest products, they offer a wide range of innovative pool cleaners. Just like the Aiper Smart AIPURY600, it’s small and very inexpensive but you’ll never have to worry about cleaning your pool again. And because it doesn’t rely on your filter system, there’s no need to worry about clogging or other issues that might arise from using traditional cleaners like brushes and vacuums.

The Aiper Smart AIPURY600 is 100% cord-free, so you don’t have to worry about getting tangled in a mess of wires. It’s also easy to use and lightweight – weighing only 6.6lbs! It’s a tiny cleaning monster that cleans your entire pool in just 50 minutes. Plus, it’s designed with an IPX8 waterproof Lithium battery that only takes 3-4 hours to fully charge!

• 100% Cord Free
• IPX8 Waterproof Technology
• Weighs only 6.6 lbs

12. QOMOTOP Wall-Climbing Robotic Pool Cleaner

The OT QOMOTOP products are well-known makers of camping gear, living room furniture, home tools, and now they also launched robotic pool cleaners. The QOMOTOP Wall-Climbing Robotic Pool Cleaner is designed with 4 non-slip sponge brushes, giving it strong grips for sidewalls, floor, and waterline cleaning.

This cleaner provides effortless filter cleaning with 2 large filter baskets and is IPX8 waterproof so you can leave it underwater. Because it can climb walls with such ease, this robotic cleaner will scrub your walls and floor while keeping your waterline clean. And it can even go underwater for superior cleaning. Just a quick note that it can’t climb steps, but it can climb walls exceptionally! This makes it deserving of its spot in our 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2021.

• 4 Non-slip sponge scrubbing brushes
• IPX8 waterproof design
• Two large filter baskets 

11. Aiper Smart AIPURY1000

We got another tiny but might entry in our list. With the Aiper Smart AIPURY1000 robot pool cleaner, no more hoses or pumps needed – making things much quieter than before! Plus, it won’t use as many chemicals either because of how large the filter is – which means healthier clean water for everyone who swims in your pool! And did we mention that this cute little cleaner is really cheap?

The AIPURY1000 has a large filter which allows this robotic cleaner to pick up more dirt and sand. This means that with 50 minutes of continuous cleaning, substantially less chemicals are needed, providing a healthier clean for your swimming pool. It’s easy to use, low maintenance, and did we mention how affordable this is!?

• Large 5000mAh Battery Capacity
• Fits All Shape Pools
• Intelligent Auto-landing Technology

10. Instapark Betta Solar Powered Pool Skimmer

The next pool skimmer we will feature is the Instapark Betta Solar Powered Pool Skimmer. It removes various floating debris on the water surface, such as leaves, dust, pollen, and dead insects from your water surface without you lifting a finger. And 100% of its energy power comes from solar energy so you don’t have to worry about running out of power or being connected by a cable.

This device is so unique and completely autonomous that if it runs out of power it will locate the sun while in the pool and charge itself. That’s so cool! Plus, this little guy can be used at night too because it has an internal battery that stores energy during the day when he’s soaking up some rays on your deck or patio. If it runs out of power, just put it in direct sunlight and let its built-in battery charge up again. This, my friend, is the very definition of magnificent!

• 100% Solar Energy
• Underwater brushless motor
• Remote-control function

9. Dolphin Sigma

Dolphin Sigma is back in the top robotic pool cleaner list! It’s no surprise that this Dolphin product is still kicking asses in the pool cleaning market today. We’ve mentioned before that we think Sigma is one heck of a sexy robot, and it still true nowadays. Pool owners love its loaded features such as it being equipped with an anti-tangling swivel cable that allows it to move freely around large residential pools up to 50 feet with ease.

And its next-generation Smart Nav Software with Gyroscope delivers highly optimized scanning and coverage to ensure your pool is cleaned using the most efficient route without any obstacles. Your smartphone can also be used to control Dolphin Sigma. With just a few taps on your phone, you can schedule regular automatic cleanings or even request a quick spot cleaning whenever you need one.

• Dual split brushes
• SmartNav scanning and mapping with Gyro Navigation
• MyDolphin app

8. Dolphin Advantage

The Dolphin Advantage is one of the basic yet powerful robotic pool cleaners in its line-up by Maytronics. It has CleverClean Technology which scans your swimming pool and uses advanced algorithms to efficiently clean your pool’s floor and walls in a quick 2 hours. It also has large, easy-access top-loading filter basket traps and locks in dirt and debris leaving your pool exceptionally clean.

Take advantage (pun most certainly intended) of its usability. This machine definitely lives up to its name because it does all of the work for you! All you have to do is set it up, turn it on, and watch as this robot cleans your entire swimming area with ease. Plus, it can be used with any type of above or in-ground swimming pools up to 33 feet long. So if you want an easier way to keep your home sparkling clean then get yourself one today!

• For pools up to 33 feet
• 3 settings weekly scheduler
• CleverClean Technology 

7. OT QOMOTOP Rechargeable Cordless Pool Cleaner

OT QOMOTOP has been launching very special and modern robotic pool cleaners lately, and its OT QOMOTOP Rechargeable Cordless Pool Cleaner takes the cake. This small cleaner is indeed cheap yet it provides a stunning cordless feature pool owners love the most. It’s designed to clean pools up to 860 sq ft and 6.6 ft deep, which means it can handle most residential pools with ease. And because it’s cordless, there are no cable tangling issues!

The battery lasts up to 90 minutes so it’s enough time to finish cleaning your pool surface! You’ll never have to worry about getting tangled in cords again with this rechargeable cordless pool cleaner that works on all surfaces including concrete, fiberglass, and vinyl liner pools. You can also check out other inexpensive but extraordinary robotic pool cleaners under $500.

• 5000mah Power Lithium Battery 
• Intelligent Shutdown Technology
• Weighs only 15.07 lbs

6. Dolphin Escape

Escape your worries about getting out of bed, or spending hours scrubbing your pool with chemicals. Just plug in Dolphin Escape and let it do its thing while you sleep soundly at night. Dolphin Escape has a SmartNav 2.0 Robotic Scanning feature and scanning software that uses advanced algorithms to efficiently clean your pool. Dolphin Escape has a unique ability to sense walls, ladders, and drains so there the cleaning will not be disrupted.

What makes this an extraordinary pool cleaner is that it is a robust machine that you may think consumes too much power. But the truth is that Escape’s low voltage DC motors operate on nearly 90% less power than old-fashioned cleaners. Escape robot only requires 180 watts of power which makes only 5 cents per hour comparing to other cleaners with huge 1800 watts of power. Dolphin Escape truly allows your worries to escape your mind.

• Hypergrip Continuous Tracks
• Hyperbrush Dual Scrubbing Brushes 
• SmartNav 2.0 Robotic Scanning

5. Dolphin Proteus DX3

Among the other two Dolphin robots in the Proteus series, the Dolphin DX3 is the most basic. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t come with surprising features that pool owners will love. Yes, it’s more low-cost but it’s just almost as amazing as the other Proteus robots. That’s why it’s so hot in the market today. With this new technology, all you need is 2 hours for a complete cleaning cycle and your pool will be sparkling again in no time at all! And don’t forget – there’s no extra equipment required because this pool cleaner is plug-and-play.

One of its best features is the weekly scheduler. You have the freedom to choose when you want the cleaner to start cleaning automatically each week. You have options to choose from 3 settings- every day, every other day, or every third day. It’s so convenient that more and more pool owners are discovering this extraordinary cleaner- with an affordable price range.

• For pools up to 33 feet
• 3 settings weekly scheduler
• Large Single Click Basket

4. Dolphin Proteus DX4 

This time, let’s check out what this big brother of DX3 can do better. The Dolphin Proteus DX4 is a more powerful and efficient scrubber than DX3. With superior filtering capabilities that trap all sorts of debris, dirt can’t hide from this underwater cleaning machine. It’s easy to use and will leave your pool sparkling clean in no time at all!

It can clean your pool up to 50 feet in size quickly and easily, so you don’t have to worry about any dirt or debris hiding from this underwater cleaning machine. Comparing to DX3, the Dolphin Proteus DX4 has a standard back scrubber, adding more to the front scrubber from a DX3. It comes with a single click basket that is extra larger than the DX3. Of course, the most beloved weekly scheduler is also present in DX4. So if you want a slightly better upgrade from the basic DX3, then you should consider DX4 instead.

• For pools up to 50 feet
• Tangle-free cable
• Superior filtering capabilities

3. Polaris F9550 Sport

We have featured the Polaris F9550 Sport in our 2018 list and throughout these years, it continues to prove its authority in the pool cleaning arena. If you’re not a Dolphin fan, this product from Polaris should give the other Dolphin products a good run for their money.

Let’s start off by mentioning that the Polaris F9550 Sport is a freakin’ 4-wheel drive robotic pool cleaner! It’s equipped with Aqua-Trax tires that can handle all pool surfaces, so you don’t have to worry about getting stuck on tiles or pebbles. And its ActivMotion Sensor Technology automatically controls the robot’s position at all times, so there are no hang-ups while cleaning. With Vortex Vacuum Technology, this machine picks up larger debris while maintaining maximum suction and keeps debris suspended for long-lasting suction. This is such a strapping pool robot that it’s no surprise that it keeps thriving throughout these years.

• 4-wheel drive 
• Vortex Vacuum Technology
• IntelliTouch, EasyTouch, and SunTouch remote control systems

2. Dolphin Premier

We are finally down with our last two entries in our list of 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2021. And we chose this #2 entry to be the face of this year’s list. The main reason is that Dolphin Premier deservedly stands to be the face of robotic pool cleaners in 2021for its uniqueness and strength. It’s one of the most durable product and, really, it comes as no surprise.

It’s easy to use, powerful, and cleans your entire pool in just 3 hours. It can clean 100% of your pool floor, walls, tile/waterline, and pool floor with its powerful dual scrubbing brushes that attack tough dirt and debris. You can even set it up to clean every day if you want. Plus, with its Anti-Tangle patented swivel technology, there are no more tangles or knots that can slow down your cleaning process, it will never tangle up on itself or anything else for that matter.

• Smart Nav software 
• Filtration System: Multi-Media, Oversized Leaf Bag, Fine, Ultra-Fine Cartridge
• Pool Type: Gunite/Plaster, Vinyl, Fiberglass

1. Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme

To ultimately end this year’s list of 20 best robotic pool cleaners for 2021, we are proud to feature the Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme. Now, you may think it sounds very familiar? Well, it surely is. It is an upgraded version of the pool cleaner elite Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus, which is #20 on this list. Go gaga over the Nautilus CC Plus, and with expanded features and bonus specialties, we are positive that you’ll also love Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme even more.

First and foremost, it boasts itself with the most interactive pool cleaning yet. With WiFi connectivity and advanced features like delayed start times and spot-cleaning capability using the MyDolphin Plus App, it makes sure your pool is always sparkling clean when you want it to be. You can even set advanced cleaning schedules from anywhere using WiFi connectivity.

With a variety of cycles and settings available for any type of pool, the Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme is a premium robotic pool cleaner that cleans your entire pool, from floor to ceiling and everywhere in between, with triple threat cleaning action. Just look at its jaw dropping features – powerful motors, triple scrubbing brushes, and high-quality filtering capabilities. Choose between quick clean, standard cleaning, or enhanced cleaning cycles for an optimal experience every time you use it.

This is an established robust premier robotic pool cleaner that is no doubt as popular as its predecessor. This monster has machine has exceeded what Nautilus CC Plus could ever achieve. If you are looking for the best among THE BEST – then look no further because we couldn’t recommend the Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme enough.

• WiFi connected with My Dolphin Plus App
• Dynamic Dual Scrubbing and Center High Speed Scrubber
• Triple threat cleaning action: with powerful motors, 3 scrubbing brushes, and superior filtering capabilities

Final Thoughts on the 20 Best Robotic Pool Cleaners for 2021

There you have it! With great honor, we have unveiled our 20 top robotic pool cleaners this year. The decision still rests upon you and we are just here to give you the full-blown details of what you should expect from these pool robots.

You should still consider many factors in choosing the best cleaner, and we couldn’t stress more on the balance between quality and affordability. Don’t stress your bank account for cleaners that you can’t afford, there are still superior robotic pool cleaners that are so affordable that don’t compromise on their cleaning performance.

Another thing to note before deciding is the reason of purchase. Is it for your own residential pools, or is it for commercial swimming pools? If you are looking for cleaners for business purposes, then you need to check the best commercial pool cleaners. 

Whatever is your reason, you should take time to decide by following the major steps before choosing which cleaner will be the perfect partner for you. We all know that times are tough, and the past year has beaten most of us financially. This year, we should rise back harder and stronger, and that also means being wise in all our decisions.

Be smart and choose the best robotic pool cleaner for you and your family.