Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman vs Polaris Freedom Plus
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman costs $1,129 and the Polaris Freedom Plus costs $1,399, so the Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman is $270 cheaper. Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman for small pools on a budget. Pick the Polaris Freedom Plus for cordless buyers with in-ground pools. The Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Cayman | Freedom Plus | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,129 | $1,399 | Cayman |
| 3 year cost | $1,169 | $1,427 | Cayman |
| Runtime | 2 h | 150 min | Freedom Plus |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
- You want to spend less (saves $270)
- Best for small pools on a budget
- You care most about runtime (150 min vs 2 h)
- Best for cordless buyers with in-ground pools
- Cleans
- Floor and walls
- Power
- Corded
- Runtime
- 2 h cycle
- Max pool
- 40 ft long
Value corded Dolphin with weekly timer for small and midsize pools
Full Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman review, pros and cons →- Cleans
- Floor
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Up to 2.5 h
Light cordless robot with underwater remote for in-ground pools
Full Polaris Freedom Plus review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman | Polaris Freedom Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,129 | $1,399 |
| 3 year cost | $1,169 | $1,427 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #30 | #32 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 year limited |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney | In-ground only, all surfaces |
| Cleans | Floor and walls; Maytronics lists no waterline scrubbing | Floor, walls, waterline; modes for floor only, waterline only, all three, and SMART |
| Power | Corded | Cordless, lithium-ion (PCWorld lists 9,600 mAh) |
| Runtime | Default 2 h cycle; no battery | Up to 2.5 h per charge |
| Charge time | None (corded) | Under 5 h in the outdoor charging caddy |
| Filter | Top load fine filter basket; ultra fine baskets and panels sold separately | 4 L canister with clear lid; no dirty canister indicator |
| Max pool size | Pools up to 40 ft long | Not published; SMART mode sizes the run to your pool |
| App | None | iAquaLink app (2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, not underwater); LiFi handheld remote works underwater |
| Timer | Weekly timer | n/a |
| Weight | 14.619 lb | About 20 lb (PCWorld) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 year limited (Leslie's) |
| Best for | small pools on a budget | cordless buyers with in-ground pools |
| Skip if | your pool is longer than 40 ft | you have an above-ground pool |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman
- The Pool Nerd: Rated it best value; praised the weekly timer, corded consistency and top load MaxBin, noted it lacks an anti tangle swivel. Affiliate site with links to Dolphin dealers. Source
Polaris Freedom Plus
- The Pool Nerd: Runner up cordless pick in 2026; praises wall climbing and runtime versus many cordless units but says suction and scrubbing fade as the battery drains. Source
- PCWorld: Best cordless pick; averaged about 95% coverage over several weeks, ran a little over 2.5 h on the thorough setting, missed a corner patch and some step leaves, and Wi-Fi dropped once underwater. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman or the Polaris Freedom Plus?
Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman for small pools on a budget. Pick the Polaris Freedom Plus for cordless buyers with in-ground pools.
Which is cheaper?
The Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman at $1,129, versus $1,399 for the Polaris Freedom Plus, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,169 vs $1,427.
What is the difference between the Cayman and the Freedom Plus?
Pool types: In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney on the Cayman, In-ground only, all surfaces on the Freedom Plus. Cleans: Floor and walls; Maytronics lists no waterline scrubbing on the Cayman, Floor, walls, waterline; modes for floor only, waterline only, all three, and SMART on the Freedom Plus. Power: Corded on the Cayman, Cordless, lithium-ion (PCWorld lists 9,600 mAh) on the Freedom Plus.
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