Polaris PIXEL Compact Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner

Our take

The Polaris PIXEL Compact Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner is a cordless, battery-powered robotic pool cleaner from Polaris. It cleans the floor, navigates in a pattern its maker doesn’t describe, and has no app. A charge lasts up to 90 minutes and takes about 3 hours to refill.

On paper it scores 4.3 out of 10 (basic) against other robotic cleaners. Its strongest areas are ease of use (7.0) and pool size (6.4). Where it gives ground: app & connectivity (2.0) and warranty (3.0). The maker doesn’t say how it navigates.

The best price we found is $549 at Leslie's. The typical robotic cleaner we track costs $899, so this one is cheaper than most. For what it does, its value score is 1.0 out of 10.

If you want mapping navigation, the cheapest we track with it is the Dreame Z1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner at $349.99.

If you want a Wi-Fi app, the cheapest we track with it is the Dreame Z1 Pro Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner at $399.99.

To spend less for nearly the same spec score, the WYBOT C2 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2026 Upgrade) rates 8.4 for $429.

For about the same money, the Beatbot Sora 10 Robotic Pool Cleaner scores higher (8.4) at $469.

Bottom line: a basic pick for pools with no outlet near the deck and above-ground pools.