# Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier vs Polaris FREEDOM

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier costs $2,499 and the Polaris FREEDOM costs $1,199, so the Polaris FREEDOM is $1,300 cheaper. The Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier has a published review score and ranks #10 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Polaris FREEDOM is not scored yet. Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier for leafy in-ground pools. Pick the Polaris FREEDOM for in-ground pools up to 50 ft without a cord.

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

## Side by side

| | Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier | Polaris FREEDOM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,499 | $1,199 |
| 3 year cost | $2,624 | $1,199 |
| Our score | 6.8/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #10 | #31 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years limited |
| Pool types | In-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney | In-ground only |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline | Floor, walls and waterline; floor only and waterline only modes |
| Power | Corded | Cordless lithium ion |
| Runtime | Default 3 h cycle; no battery | Up to 2.5 h |
| Charge time | None (corded) | 4 h per Leslie's; under 5 h per Polaris |
| Filter | Multi layer: bottom load filter bag or cartridges, fine filter kit included; full filter indicator | 4 L transparent all purpose filter canister |
| Max pool size | Pools up to 50 ft long | Up to 50 ft |
| App | None; no Wi-Fi | iAquaLink app for modes, charge status and cycle alerts |
| Timer | Weekly timer | n/a |
| Weight | 20.286 lb | 20 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years limited |
| Best for | leafy in-ground pools | in-ground pools up to 50 ft without a cord |
| Skip if | you want app control | you want corded level suction |

## What reviewers found

### Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier

- Bob Vila (9/10): Cleaned light leaf litter, tile line algae and storm dirt in a Miami pool, ran quietly at about 5 cents per hour, but was heavy to lift and the caddy and remote cost extra. [Source](https://www.bobvila.com/articles/dolphin-premier-robotic-pool-cleaner-review.md)
- The Pool Nerd: Names it the author's personal favorite after testing about 30 robots, citing suction, filter choices and the 3 year warranty. Affiliate site with links to Dolphin dealers. [Source](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/dolphin-premier-review)

### Polaris FREEDOM

- The Pool Nerd: Named it the runner up cordless pick with longer runtime than many cordless units and wall climbing, but said suction and scrubbing fade as the battery drains and it does not match corded Dolphins. [Source](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/best-cordless-robotic-pool-cleaners)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier or the Polaris FREEDOM?

The Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier has a published review score and ranks #10 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Polaris FREEDOM is not scored yet. Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier for leafy in-ground pools. Pick the Polaris FREEDOM for in-ground pools up to 50 ft without a cord.

### Which is cheaper?

The Polaris FREEDOM at $1,199, versus $2,499 for the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $2,624 vs $1,199.

### What is the difference between the Premier and the FREEDOM?

Pool types: In-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney on the Premier, In-ground only on the FREEDOM. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline on the Premier, Floor, walls and waterline; floor only and waterline only modes on the FREEDOM. Power: Corded on the Premier, Cordless lithium ion on the FREEDOM.

Full reviews: [Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/dolphin-premier/index.md), [Polaris FREEDOM](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/polaris-freedom/index.md)