# Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman vs Polaris Freedom Plus

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.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/dolphin-cayman-vs-polaris-freedom-plus/

## 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 |

## 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](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/dolphin-cayman-review)

### Polaris Freedom Plus

- 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](https://www.pcworld.com/article/2365773/polaris-freedom-plus-pool-cleaning-robot-review.html)
- 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](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/best-cordless-robotic-pool-cleaners)

## 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.

Full reviews: [Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/dolphin-cayman/index.md), [Polaris Freedom Plus](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/polaris-freedom-plus/index.md)