Experts recommend Zodiac MX8 more than Pentair Kreepy Krauly Kruiser
As of 9 Jan 2025, experts prefer Zodiac MX8 over Pentair Kreepy Krauly Kruiser, but both Pool Cleaners have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Zodiac MX8 received 5 recommendations: from Salt Water Pool and Spa, Pool Cleaner Lab Cleanup Expert (2 Jan 2023) and 2 others. By contrast, Pentair Kreepy Krauly Kruiser received only 1 recommendation from Pool Care Guy (22 Jan 2020).
| Rank | Change | Price | Pool Cleaner | Salt Water Pool and Spa  | House Grail  | Pool Cleaner Lab  | Cleanup Expert  | Bob Vila  | Pool Care Guy  | ElectronicsHub  | TopTenReviews  | Swim University  | Better Homes and Gardens  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | - | Check price |  Zodiac MX8 The Zodiac MX8 pool cleaner is a highly recommended option for small to medium-sized pools, offering efficient cleaning performance, ease of use, durability, and energy efficiency. | 3 | - | 6 | 1 | 3 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| 26 | N/A | $325 |  Pentair Kreepy Krauly Kruiser The Pentair Kreepy Krauly Kruiser is a versatile and highly effective pool cleaner for inground swimming pools, capable of removing larger debris and keeping the pool clean with minimal effort. | - |
- | - | - | - | 10 | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 22 Jan 2020 Pool Care Guy ranked Zodiac MX8 as #5 and Pentair Kreepy Krauly Kruiser as #10
Rank Pool Cleaner ... ... #5 out of 10 Zodiac MX8 ... ... #10 out of 10 Pentair Kreepy Krauly Kruiser Source: poolcareguy.com - Salt Water Pool and Spa ranked Zodiac MX8 as #3
Rank Pool Cleaner ... ... #3 out of 5 Zodiac MX8 ... ... Source: www.saltwaterpoolandspa.com - Pool Cleaner Lab ranked Zodiac MX8 as #6
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 10 Zodiac MX8 Most Popular... ... ... Source: poolcleanerlab.com - On 2 Jan 2023 Cleanup Expert ranked Zodiac MX8 as #1
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment #1 out of 7 Zodiac MX8 Best suction pool cleaner... ... ... Source: cleanup.expert - On 28 Jun 2023 Bob Vila ranked Zodiac MX8 as #3
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 10 Zodiac MX8 Upgrade Pick... ... ... Source: www.bobvila.com
After counting and adding up the 64 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Zodiac MX8 outranks Pentair Kreepy Krauly Kruiser. This is not to say that Pentair Kreepy Krauly Kruiser is a bad option. Like Zodiac MX8, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Zodiac MX8 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Pentair Kreepy Krauly Kruiser is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Pool Cleaner | Salt Water Pool and Spa | House Grail | Pool Cleaner Lab | Cleanup Expert | Bob Vila | Pool Care Guy | ElectronicsHub | TopTenReviews | Swim University | Better Homes and Gardens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $349 |  Zodiac Baracuda G3 The Zodiac Baracuda G3 is a highly recommended suction-side automatic pool cleaner for in-ground pools, praised for its compatibility, effectiveness, ease of use, durability, and energy efficiency. | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | - | 4 | - | 2 |
| 2 | - | $409 |  Pentair Kreepy Krauly The Pentair Kreepy Krauly pool cleaner is a highly compatible and versatile option that offers excellent cleaning performance, ease of use, and energy efficiency for pool owners. | 5 | 4 | - | 5 | 6 | 8 | 4 | - | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | - | $349 |  Zodiac MX6 The Zodiac MX6 Pool Cleaner is a versatile and efficient option for inground pools, suitable for various pool sizes and shapes, with a high-suction power and energy-efficient design, although it may have some issues with build quality and hose durability. | 1 | - | 5 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $449 |  Hayward The PoolCleaner 2X | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 |
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Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 4
Expert reviews [18]
Total expert reviews: 18
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 15
| Highest score by Cleanup Expert | 99 |
| Average score based on 18 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by ProductReview.com.au | 56 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Suction side pool cleaner
- Superior suction
- Wider mouth for large and small debris
- Easy installation
- One moving part for less maintenance
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From Seller:
- Dual Cyclonic Suction: Cleans faster and more aggressively than other pool cleaners with greater vacuum power, a wider cleaning path, and the largest debris inlet.
- Durable X-Trax: Allows for the MX8 Suction Pool Cleaner to operate with excellent traction for any pool surface.
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