Cordless robots simplify setup and retrieval, but every cleaning plan must fit inside a battery cycle. Corded robots trade deck-side cable management for continuous power and repeatable long sessions.
The practical difference
Cordless robots simplify setup and retrieval, but every cleaning plan must fit inside a battery cycle. Corded robots trade deck-side cable management for continuous power and repeatable long sessions.
When cordless wins
Choose cordless when your pool can be covered in one realistic cycle, you store the cleaner after use, and removing a cable would make you run it more consistently.
When corded wins
Choose corded when cleaning can run for hours, debris is heavy, or you want consistent performance without waiting for a recharge. Always plan safe cable routing away from swimmers and traffic.
The number to verify
Compare runtime in the exact mode you expect to use. Floor-only claims can be much longer than combined floor, wall and waterline cycles.
Your next step
Shortlist the models that fit your pool, then compare exact model-year specifications and current manufacturer terms before ordering.