# Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier vs Polaris VRX iQ+

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier costs $2,499 and the Polaris VRX iQ+ costs $1,499, so the Polaris VRX iQ+ is $1,000 cheaper. The Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier has a published review score and ranks #10 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Polaris VRX iQ+ is not scored yet. Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier for leafy in-ground pools. Pick the Polaris VRX iQ+ for in-ground pools wanting top cleaning.

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

## Side by side

| | Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier | Polaris VRX iQ+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,499 | $1,499 |
| 3 year cost | $2,624 | $1,649 |
| Our score | 6.8/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #10 | #34 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 year limited |
| Pool types | In-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney | In-ground, up to 60 ft (Leslie's listing) |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline | Floor, walls, waterline; no surface skimming |
| Power | Corded | Corded, 70 ft floating cable with swivel; plugs into a GFCI outlet |
| Runtime | Default 3 h cycle; no battery | SMART Cycle sets time; PCWorld measured 2 h 45 min deep clean, 1 h 15 min floor only, 45 min waterline only |
| Charge time | None (corded) | None (corded) |
| Filter | Multi layer: bottom load filter bag or cartridges, fine filter kit included; full filter indicator | 5 L illuminated canister with dirty canister indicator; sand and silt canister sold separately |
| Max pool size | Pools up to 50 ft long | In-ground pools up to 60 ft (Leslie's) |
| App | None; no Wi-Fi | iAquaLink app with scheduling, remote control, spot cleaning and OTA updates |
| Timer | Weekly timer | n/a |
| Weight | 20.286 lb | n/a |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 year limited (Leslie's) |
| Drive | n/a | 4WD with front brushes |
| Best for | leafy in-ground pools | in-ground pools wanting top cleaning |
| Skip if | you want app control | you hate managing a cord |

## 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 VRX iQ+

- PCWorld: Best corded pick; found 99% of synthetic leaves, missing one on a step, and was one of the fastest robots tested. Managing the power cord took extra effort. [Source](https://www.pcworld.com/article/2290595/polaris-vrx-iq-pool-cleaning-robot-review.html)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier or the Polaris VRX iQ+?

The Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier has a published review score and ranks #10 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Polaris VRX iQ+ is not scored yet. Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier for leafy in-ground pools. Pick the Polaris VRX iQ+ for in-ground pools wanting top cleaning.

### Which is cheaper?

The Polaris VRX iQ+ at $1,499, versus $2,499 for the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $2,624 vs $1,649.

### What is the difference between the Premier and the VRX iQ+?

Pool types: In-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney on the Premier, In-ground, up to 60 ft (Leslie's listing) on the VRX iQ+. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline on the Premier, Floor, walls, waterline; no surface skimming on the VRX iQ+. Power: Corded on the Premier, Corded, 70 ft floating cable with swivel; plugs into a GFCI outlet on the VRX iQ+.

Full reviews: [Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/dolphin-premier/index.md), [Polaris VRX iQ+](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/polaris-vrx-iq-plus/index.md)