Robot Pool Cleaner: Are Cordless Pool Vacuums Better Than Corded?

If you’re looking for a more efficient, effortless way to keeping your pool looking minty fresh, you’re probably thinking about a robot pool cleaner.

In this broad category, the biggest decision you need to make is whether you want a cordless or corded model. Although there are advantages to both, more and more people with pools are turning to cordless for its convenience and cutting edge.

We help you weigh the pros and cons of each so that you can determine if a cordless pool cleaning robot is the best choice for your personal backyard oasis.

Cordless vs. Corded Pool Robotic Pool Cleaner: What’s The Difference?

Corded versions plug into an electrical outlet and are usually capable of running continuously. But there was a time this length might be limiting (such as risk of tangling in cords, or just being a bit more work to handle).

Cordless pool robot cleaners on the other hand work with rechargable batteries that provide them with the freedom of working without any cord for higher convenience.

Names like Beatbot have established a new benchmark in this category with models including the Beatbot AquaSense 2 ultra, Beatbot AquaSense 2 pro and Beatbot AquaSense 2 which boast capabilities like intelligent navigation, strong suction and debris management—it’s cordless too.

Performance and Maintenance Adequacy

Our two kinds of pool robotic pool cleaner are equally made to take leaves, dirt, and other debris. But how about tougher jobs, such as algae? Now, one of the most common questions is will a pool robot remove algae? High-end cordless models such as Beatbot and the Maytronics pool cleaner series all do a fine job in this part of the process. They are a dependeble algae pool vacuum as they scrub and vacuum the walls and floor of your pool effectively.

Plus, a lot of the cordless options available these days also feature wall-climbing; making it easier for these models to reach vertical surfaces, which had been the exclusive domain of high-end corded models.

Ease of Use and Maintenance

Wireless robots can be deployed and retrieved more easily. No need to handle long cords or connect to AC power outlets ­­– no are they easy to use for users desiring a plug and play solution. They are easy to store and have less overall maintenance.

Corded robots, meanwhile, can require more setup time and careful cord arranging. Others even come with the need for more equipment – such as a pool booster pump – for making things work at their best.

Trying to get your pool clean before your robot hits the water (and skyline)? Find out how to acid wash a pool and how to drain an inground pool with no pump to ready your pool effectively.

Cost and Energy Analysis

While cordless robots might initially be more expensive, they could save money in the long run. Not requiring constant electricity or booster pumps, they’re often more energy efficient. And they remove the wear-and-tear risks of power cords.

Whether you’re making the switch from a manual skimmer, looking for an upgrade from an old pool vacuum, or are new to pool cleaning, the cordless pool vacuum robot is a solution with less limitations.

For even greater advice, see our robot pool cleaner comparison guide and our deep dive of the best pool vacuum options for different types of pools and debris levels.

Conclusion

So, do cordless pool vacuums really outperform the corded units? They come in different colors and lengths, but for most pool owners, the answer is yes. A wireless automatic pool cleaner, Convenient, Safe And Freedom. With industry-leading brands like Beatbot and Maytronics fronting the charge, it’s a great time to invest in the cleverer, lazier way of pool cleaning.