# Polaris Freedom Plus vs Polaris VRX iQ+

As of Oct 26, 2026, the Polaris Freedom Plus costs $1,399 and the Polaris VRX iQ+ costs $1,499, so the Polaris Freedom Plus is $100 cheaper. Pick the Polaris Freedom Plus for cordless buyers with in-ground pools. Pick the Polaris VRX iQ+ for in-ground pools wanting top cleaning.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/polaris-freedom-plus-vs-polaris-vrx-iq-plus/

## Side by side

| | Polaris Freedom Plus | Polaris VRX iQ+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,399 | $1,499 |
| 3 year cost | $1,427 | $1,649 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #13 | #14 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 year limited | 2 year limited |
| Pool types | In-ground only, all surfaces | In-ground, up to 60 ft (Leslie's listing) |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline; modes for floor only, waterline only, all three, and SMART | Floor, walls, waterline; no surface skimming |
| Power | Cordless, lithium-ion (PCWorld lists 9,600 mAh) | Corded, 70 ft floating cable with swivel; plugs into a GFCI outlet |
| Runtime | Up to 2.5 h per charge | SMART Cycle sets time; PCWorld measured 2 h 45 min deep clean, 1 h 15 min floor only, 45 min waterline only |
| Charge time | Under 5 h in the outdoor charging caddy | None (corded) |
| Filter | 4 L canister with clear lid; no dirty canister indicator | 5 L illuminated canister with dirty canister indicator; sand and silt canister sold separately |
| Max pool size | Not published; SMART mode sizes the run to your pool | In-ground pools up to 60 ft (Leslie's) |
| App | iAquaLink app (2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, not underwater); LiFi handheld remote works underwater | iAquaLink app with scheduling, remote control, spot cleaning and OTA updates |
| Weight | About 20 lb (PCWorld) | n/a |
| Warranty | 2 year limited (Leslie's) | 2 year limited (Leslie's) |
| Drive | n/a | 4WD with front brushes |
| Best for | cordless buyers with in-ground pools | in-ground pools wanting top cleaning |
| Skip if | you have an above-ground pool | you hate managing a cord |

## What reviewers found

### 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)

### 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 Polaris Freedom Plus or the Polaris VRX iQ+?

Pick the Polaris Freedom Plus for cordless buyers with in-ground pools. Pick the Polaris VRX iQ+ for in-ground pools wanting top cleaning.

### Which is cheaper?

The Polaris Freedom Plus at $1,399, versus $1,499 for the Polaris VRX iQ+, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,427 vs $1,649.

### What is the difference between the Freedom Plus and the VRX iQ+?

Pool types: In-ground only, all surfaces on the Freedom Plus, In-ground, up to 60 ft (Leslie's listing) on the VRX iQ+. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline; modes for floor only, waterline only, all three, and SMART on the Freedom Plus, Floor, walls, waterline; no surface skimming on the VRX iQ+. Power: Cordless, lithium-ion (PCWorld lists 9,600 mAh) on the Freedom Plus, Corded, 70 ft floating cable with swivel; plugs into a GFCI outlet on the VRX iQ+.

Full reviews: [Polaris Freedom Plus](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/polaris-freedom-plus/index.md), [Polaris VRX iQ+](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/polaris-vrx-iq-plus/index.md)