Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme vs Polaris Freedom Plus
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme costs $1,449 and the Polaris Freedom Plus costs $1,399, so the Polaris Freedom Plus is $50 cheaper. Pick the Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme for in-ground pools that want daily corded cleaning. Pick the Polaris Freedom Plus for cordless buyers with in-ground pools. The Polaris Freedom Plus wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (2 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Polaris Freedom Plus wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (2 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Nautilus CC Supreme | Freedom Plus | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,449 | $1,399 | Freedom Plus |
| 3 year cost | $1,449 | $1,427 | Tie |
| Runtime | 150 min | 150 min | Tie |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | Freedom Plus |
- Best for in-ground pools that want daily corded cleaning
- You want to spend less (saves $50)
- You care most about warranty (2 years vs 1 year)
- Best for cordless buyers with in-ground pools
- Cleans
- Floor
- Power
- Corded
- Runtime
- Maytronics lists a 2.5
- Max pool
- Pools up to 50 ft long
Corded Wi-Fi Dolphin that scrubs floor, walls and waterline
Full Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme 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 Nautilus CC Supreme | Polaris Freedom Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,449 | $1,399 |
| 3 year cost | $1,449 | $1,427 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #33 | #32 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year (Maytronics US store) | 2 year limited |
| Pool types | In-ground pools; rectangular, round, free form and kidney shapes (Maytronics) | In-ground only, all surfaces |
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline with waterline scrubbing (Maytronics); PCWorld saw six roller brushes and two side treads | Floor, walls, waterline; modes for floor only, waterline only, all three, and SMART |
| Power | Corded, runs independently of the pool pump (Maytronics); PCWorld measured a 50 ft cable | Cordless, lithium-ion (PCWorld lists 9,600 mAh) |
| Runtime | Maytronics lists a 2.5 h default cycle and a 1.5 h option; PCWorld also ran a 3.5 h mode | Up to 2.5 h per charge |
| Charge time | None needed, corded | Under 5 h in the outdoor charging caddy |
| Filter | Top access cartridge filters with a fine filter kit; ultra fine kit included, rated down to 2 microns (Maytronics); 4,500 gph suction | 4 L canister with clear lid; no dirty canister indicator |
| Max pool size | Pools up to 50 ft long (Maytronics) | Not published; SMART mode sizes the run to your pool |
| App | MyDolphin Plus app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with weekly timer, delay and automation mode (Maytronics); PCWorld found the app slow and sometimes failed to connect | iAquaLink app (2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, not underwater); LiFi handheld remote works underwater |
| Weight | 24.63 lb robot (Maytronics); PCWorld measured about 41 lb with cable and power supply | About 20 lb (PCWorld) |
| Warranty | 1 year (Maytronics) | 2 year limited (Leslie's) |
| Best for | in-ground pools that want daily corded cleaning | cordless buyers with in-ground pools |
| Skip if | you want a long warranty for the money | 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 Nautilus CC Supreme
- PCWorld: Tested for about 10 days. Collected roughly 90% of test debris in about an hour and regularly 95% or more on the 3.5 h cycle; saw no difference between regular and ultra clean modes. Cleanup of six filter pieces was tedious, the app was slow, and the 25 lb robot was hard to lift out. Source
- The Pool Nerd: Rated it Pool Nerd Disapproved on value, not cleaning: strong floor, wall and waterline cleaning with dual scrub brushes, but only a 1 year warranty and standard cartridge filters on an older platform. The site earns affiliate commissions. Source
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
- 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
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme or the Polaris Freedom Plus?
Pick the Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme for in-ground pools that want daily corded cleaning. Pick the Polaris Freedom Plus for cordless buyers with in-ground pools.
Which is cheaper?
The Polaris Freedom Plus at $1,399, versus $1,449 for the Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,449 vs $1,427.
What is the difference between the Nautilus CC Supreme and the Freedom Plus?
Pool types: In-ground pools; rectangular, round, free form and kidney shapes (Maytronics) on the Nautilus CC Supreme, In-ground only, all surfaces on the Freedom Plus. Cleans: Floor, walls and waterline with waterline scrubbing (Maytronics); PCWorld saw six roller… on the Nautilus CC Supreme, Floor, walls, waterline; modes for floor only, waterline only, all three, and SMART on the Freedom Plus. Power: Corded, runs independently of the pool pump (Maytronics); PCWorld measured a 50 ft cable on the Nautilus CC Supreme, Cordless, lithium-ion (PCWorld lists 9,600 mAh) on the Freedom Plus.
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