# Polaris FREEDOM review

Cordless Polaris for in-ground pools, floor to waterline

- Our score: not scored yet
- Price: $1,199 (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: in-ground pools up to 50 ft without a cord
- Skip if: you want corded level suction
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/polaris-freedom/

## Verdict

The base cordless Polaris cleans floor, walls and waterline in about 2.5 hours and parks for retrieval with Tap and Lift. The Pool Nerd ranks it as a saner cordless pick than no name robots, but notes suction fades as the battery drains. It costs a lot for a cordless robot without a remote.

## Pros

- Cleans floor to waterline
- Big 4 L clear canister
- Backed by a long running pool brand
- iAquaLink app modes and alerts

## Cons

- Expensive for cordless
- Suction fades as the battery drains per The Pool Nerd
- Larger pools may need extra cycles
- Leslie's lists it for AccuBlue members only

## Specs

- pool types: In-ground only
- cleans: Floor, walls and waterline; floor only and waterline only modes
- power: Cordless lithium ion
- runtime: Up to 2.5 h
- charge time: 4 h per Leslie's; under 5 h per Polaris
- filter: 4 L transparent all purpose filter canister
- max pool size: Up to 50 ft
- app: iAquaLink app for modes, charge status and cycle alerts
- weight: 20 lb
- warranty: 2 years limited

## Safety

- recalls: Not checked
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active
- warranty: 2 years limited

## Questions buyers ask

### Does the Polaris FREEDOM clean the waterline?

Yes. It has floor, wall and waterline cleaning, plus a waterline only mode in the app.

### How long does it take to charge?

Leslie's lists 4 hours and Polaris says under 5 hours on the charging station.

### How is it different from the FREEDOM Plus?

The Plus adds a hand held remote control.

## Sources

1. [Leslie's: Polaris FREEDOM Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner](https://lesliespool.com/polaris-freedom-cordless-robotic-pool-cleaner/63426.html)
2. [Polaris: FREEDOM Cordless Robotic Cleaner](https://www.polarispool.com/products/pool-cleaners/robotic-pool-cleaners/freedom-cordless-robotic-cleaner-p)
3. [The Pool Nerd: Best Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaners of 2026](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/best-cordless-robotic-pool-cleaners)