Experts recommend Polaris VRX iQ+ more than Dolphin Sigma
As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Polaris VRX iQ+ over Dolphin Sigma, but both Pool Cleaners have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Polaris VRX iQ+ received 3 recommendations: from Better Homes and Gardens (2 Dec 2024), Bob Vila (27 Aug 2024) and The Spruce (1 Jan 2025). By contrast, Dolphin Sigma received only 2 recommendations from Robotic Pool Cleaners and Cleanup Expert (25 Dec 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | Pool Cleaner | Better Homes and Gardens  | reviewed.usatoday.com  | River Pools  | Robotic Pool Cleaners  | Bob Vila  | The Spruce  | Cleanup Expert  | US News & World Report  | Real Simple  | Forbes  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | - | $1649 |  Polaris VRX iQ+ | 7 | - | - | - | 3 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| 17 | - | $1629 |  Dolphin Sigma The Dolphin Sigma robotic pool cleaner is a highly efficient and effective cleaning solution for pool owners, with dual scrubbing brushes, SmartNav 3.0 scanning and coverage technology, a dual high-capacity filter system, and energy-efficient construction, all backed by a 36-month limited warranty. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | 7 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- Robotic Pool Cleaners ranked Dolphin Sigma as #5
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 13 Dolphin Sigma Best Smartphone-Connected Robotic Pool Cleaner... ... ... Source: roboticpoolcleanerscompared.com - On 25 Dec 2023 Cleanup Expert ranked Dolphin Sigma as #7
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 16 Dolphin Sigma Most innovative... ... ... Source: cleanup.expert - On 2 Dec 2024 Better Homes and Gardens ranked Polaris VRX iQ+ as #7
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 9 Polaris VRX iQ+ Best with Caddy... ... ... Source: www.bhg.com - On 27 Aug 2024 Bob Vila ranked Polaris VRX iQ+ as #3
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 9 Polaris VRX iQ+ Upgrade pick... ... ... Source: www.bobvila.com - On 1 Jan 2025 The Spruce ranked Polaris VRX iQ+ as #5
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 10 Polaris VRX iQ+ Best Automation... ... ... Source: www.thespruce.com
After counting and adding up the 94 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Polaris VRX iQ+ outranks Dolphin Sigma. This is not to say that Dolphin Sigma is a bad option. Like Polaris VRX iQ+, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Polaris VRX iQ+ outranks Dolphin Sigma by 8 positions. This indicates that, as of 8 Jan 2025, Polaris VRX iQ+ is more critically acclaimed than Dolphin Sigma.
| Rank | Change | Price | Pool Cleaner | Better Homes and Gardens | reviewed.usatoday.com | River Pools | Robotic Pool Cleaners | Bob Vila | The Spruce | Cleanup Expert | US News & World Report | Real Simple | Forbes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus The Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus is a reliable and efficient robotic pool cleaner that can clean all types of debris, equipped with CleverClean technology, dual-cyclonic suction, and dual scrubbing brushes, making it easy to maintain and energy-efficient. | 5 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 2 | - | Check price |  Dolphin Premier 2018 The Dolphin Premier 2018 robotic pool cleaner is a smart, efficient, and durable option that can handle any type of debris and pool shape, with a filtration system that captures debris of different sizes and a non-prorated three-year warranty. | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | - | - | 2 | 3 | 7 | - |
| 3 | - | $200 |  Aiper Seagull SE The Aiper Seagull SE robotic pool cleaner is highly praised for its cleaning performance, filtration system, durability, ease of use, warranty coverage, and energy efficiency, making it a great investment for flat-bottomed pools. | 2 | 3 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| 4 | - | $669 |  Dolphin Escape The Dolphin Escape robotic pool cleaner is a highly efficient and effective cleaning solution for pool owners, with a high-capacity filter cartridge, durable design, and energy-efficient technology. | 4 | - | - | 7 | 5 | - | 13 | 4 | 6 | - |
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Expert reviews [21]
Total expert reviews: 21
- with a score: 6
- without a score: 15
| Highest score by bestroboticpoolcleaners.com | 98 |
| Average score based on 21 reviews | 89 |
| Lowest score by robotsinmyhome.com | 78 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Hassle-free clean. Easy-to-use, robotic pool cleaner equipped with an anti-tangling swivel cable, allowing Sigma to move freely around large residential pools up to 50 feet with ease. Backed by a 3 year quality assurance.
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From Seller:
- SMART Cycle Cleaning Mode: Complete cleaning in less time. SMART Cycle Cleaning Mode assesses your pool’s shape, size and surface material to calculate the optimal cleaning time needed to effectively and efficiently clean your entire pool.
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