# Polaris FREEDOM vs Polaris Freedom Plus

As of Oct 26, 2026, the Polaris FREEDOM costs $1,199 and the Polaris Freedom Plus costs $1,399, so the Polaris FREEDOM is $200 cheaper. Pick the Polaris FREEDOM for in-ground pools up to 50 ft without a cord. Pick the Polaris Freedom Plus for cordless buyers with in-ground pools.

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

## Side by side

| | Polaris FREEDOM | Polaris Freedom Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $1,399 |
| 3 year cost | $1,199 | $1,427 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #12 | #13 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years limited | 2 year limited |
| Pool types | In-ground only | In-ground only, all surfaces |
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline; floor only and waterline only modes | Floor, walls, waterline; modes for floor only, waterline only, all three, and SMART |
| Power | Cordless lithium ion | Cordless, lithium-ion (PCWorld lists 9,600 mAh) |
| Runtime | Up to 2.5 h | Up to 2.5 h per charge |
| Charge time | 4 h per Leslie's; under 5 h per Polaris | Under 5 h in the outdoor charging caddy |
| Filter | 4 L transparent all purpose filter canister | 4 L canister with clear lid; no dirty canister indicator |
| Max pool size | Up to 50 ft | Not published; SMART mode sizes the run to your pool |
| App | iAquaLink app for modes, charge status and cycle alerts | iAquaLink app (2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, not underwater); LiFi handheld remote works underwater |
| Weight | 20 lb | About 20 lb (PCWorld) |
| Warranty | 2 years limited | 2 year limited (Leslie's) |
| Best for | in-ground pools up to 50 ft without a cord | cordless buyers with in-ground pools |
| Skip if | you want corded level suction | you have an above-ground pool |

## What reviewers found

### 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)

### 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 Polaris FREEDOM or the Polaris Freedom Plus?

Pick the Polaris FREEDOM for in-ground pools up to 50 ft without a cord. Pick the Polaris Freedom Plus for cordless buyers with in-ground pools.

### Which is cheaper?

The Polaris FREEDOM at $1,199, versus $1,399 for the Polaris Freedom Plus, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,199 vs $1,427.

### What is the difference between the FREEDOM and the Freedom Plus?

Pool types: In-ground only on the FREEDOM, In-ground only, all surfaces on the Freedom Plus. Cleans: Floor, walls and waterline; floor only and waterline only modes on the FREEDOM, Floor, walls, waterline; modes for floor only, waterline only, all three, and SMART on the Freedom Plus. Power: Cordless lithium ion on the FREEDOM, Cordless, lithium-ion (PCWorld lists 9,600 mAh) on the Freedom Plus.

Full reviews: [Polaris FREEDOM](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/polaris-freedom/index.md), [Polaris Freedom Plus](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/polaris-freedom-plus/index.md)