# Polaris FREEDOM vs Polaris VRX iQ+

As of Oct 26, 2026, the Polaris FREEDOM costs $1,199 and the Polaris VRX iQ+ costs $1,499, so the Polaris FREEDOM is $300 cheaper. Pick the Polaris FREEDOM for in-ground pools up to 50 ft without a cord. 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-vs-polaris-vrx-iq-plus/

## Side by side

| | Polaris FREEDOM | Polaris VRX iQ+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $1,499 |
| 3 year cost | $1,199 | $1,649 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #12 | #14 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years limited | 2 year limited |
| Pool types | In-ground only | In-ground, up to 60 ft (Leslie's listing) |
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline; floor only and waterline only modes | Floor, walls, waterline; no surface skimming |
| Power | Cordless lithium ion | Corded, 70 ft floating cable with swivel; plugs into a GFCI outlet |
| Runtime | Up to 2.5 h | SMART Cycle sets time; PCWorld measured 2 h 45 min deep clean, 1 h 15 min floor only, 45 min waterline only |
| Charge time | 4 h per Leslie's; under 5 h per Polaris | None (corded) |
| Filter | 4 L transparent all purpose filter canister | 5 L illuminated canister with dirty canister indicator; sand and silt canister sold separately |
| Max pool size | Up to 50 ft | In-ground pools up to 60 ft (Leslie's) |
| App | iAquaLink app for modes, charge status and cycle alerts | iAquaLink app with scheduling, remote control, spot cleaning and OTA updates |
| Weight | 20 lb | n/a |
| Warranty | 2 years limited | 2 year limited (Leslie's) |
| Drive | n/a | 4WD with front brushes |
| Best for | in-ground pools up to 50 ft without a cord | in-ground pools wanting top cleaning |
| Skip if | you want corded level suction | you hate managing a cord |

## 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 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 or the Polaris VRX iQ+?

Pick the Polaris FREEDOM for in-ground pools up to 50 ft without a cord. Pick the Polaris VRX iQ+ for in-ground pools wanting top cleaning.

### Which is cheaper?

The Polaris FREEDOM at $1,199, versus $1,499 for the Polaris VRX iQ+, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,199 vs $1,649.

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

Pool types: In-ground only on the FREEDOM, In-ground, up to 60 ft (Leslie's listing) on the VRX iQ+. Cleans: Floor, walls and waterline; floor only and waterline only modes on the FREEDOM, Floor, walls, waterline; no surface skimming on the VRX iQ+. Power: Cordless lithium ion on the FREEDOM, Corded, 70 ft floating cable with swivel; plugs into a GFCI outlet on the VRX iQ+.

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