Nobody buys a pool so they can spend their weekends cleaning it. A robotic pool cleaner does the dirty work for you: it rolls along the bottom, scrubs off stuck-on grime, and filters out leaves, dirt, ...

We tapped pool experts and analyzed dozens of models to select the 8 best robotic pool cleaners in 2026. Each one is powerful, efficient and user-friendly.

Maintaining a pool can be a major hassle. This budget-friendly pool robot manages to make cleaning fun!

If you’ve been in the market for a robotic pool cleaner, you know how hard it is to sift through the noise. Every brand claims “smart” features and “next-gen” designs. So when I got my hands on the ...

From the entry-level that covers the basics to the flagship that can do it all, Beatbot's AquaSense and Sora pool cleaners ...

Some cleaned better than expected, some struggled to climb walls, and one quickly became our clear favorite after weeks of ...

The Aiper Scuba X1 looks—and is priced—like a high-end robotic pool cleaner, but it’s a weak performer and it’s a bear to clean after a session in the pool. Aiper makes some excellent robotic pool ...

We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Get sparkling clean results all year round Alyssa Brascia is a former staff ...

Whether you have an above-ground or in-ground pool, cleaning the pool filter should be a top maintenance priority.