Experts recommend Pentair Kreepy Krauly more than Zodiac MX6
As of 9 Jan 2025, experts prefer Pentair Kreepy Krauly over Zodiac MX6, but both Pool Cleaners have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Pentair Kreepy Krauly received 8 recommendations: from Salt Water Pool and Spa, House Grail (7 Feb 2024) Cleanup Expert (2 Jan 2023) and 5 others. By contrast, Zodiac MX6 received only 6 recommendations from Salt Water Pool and Spa, Pool Cleaner Lab Cleanup Expert (2 Jan 2023) and 3 others.
| 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Suction Pool Cleaners ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- Salt Water Pool and Spa ranked Zodiac MX6 as #1 and Pentair Kreepy Krauly as #5
Rank Pool Cleaner #1 out of 5 Zodiac MX6 ... ... #5 out of 5 Pentair Kreepy Krauly Source: www.saltwaterpoolandspa.com - On 2 Jan 2023 Cleanup Expert ranked Zodiac MX6 as #2 and Pentair Kreepy Krauly as #5
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 7 Zodiac MX6 Most Compact... ... ... #5 out of 7 Pentair Kreepy Krauly Best redesign... ... ... Source: cleanup.expert - On 28 Jun 2023 Bob Vila ranked Pentair Kreepy Krauly as #6 and Zodiac MX6 as #9
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 10 Pentair Kreepy Krauly Best For Inground... ... ... #9 out of 10 Zodiac MX6 Best Robot... ... ... Source: www.bobvila.com - On 22 Jan 2020 Pool Care Guy ranked Zodiac MX6 as #4 and Pentair Kreepy Krauly as #8
Rank Pool Cleaner ... ... #4 out of 10 Zodiac MX6 ... ... #8 out of 10 Pentair Kreepy Krauly ... ... Source: poolcareguy.com - On 29 Apr 2024 ElectronicsHub ranked Zodiac MX6 as #1 and Pentair Kreepy Krauly as #4
Rank Pool Cleaner #1 out of 5 Zodiac MX6 ... ... #4 out of 5 Pentair Kreepy Krauly ... ... Source: www.electronicshub.org - On 7 Feb 2024 House Grail ranked Pentair Kreepy Krauly as #4
Rank Pool Cleaner ... ... #4 out of 5 Pentair Kreepy Krauly ... ... Source: housegrail.com - On 19 Feb 2024 Swim University ranked Pentair Kreepy Krauly as #1
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment #1 out of 2 Pentair Kreepy Krauly The Best Suction Pool Cleaner for an Inground Pool... ... ... Source: www.swimuniversity.com - On 12 Aug 2024 Better Homes and Gardens ranked Pentair Kreepy Krauly as #4
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 4 Pentair Kreepy Krauly Best for Small DebrisSource: www.bhg.com - Pool Cleaner Lab ranked Zodiac MX6 as #5
Rank Pool Cleaner ... ... #5 out of 10 Zodiac MX6 ... ... Source: poolcleanerlab.com
After counting and adding up the 64 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Pentair Kreepy Krauly outranks Zodiac MX6. This is not to say that Zodiac MX6 is a bad option. Like Pentair Kreepy Krauly, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Pentair Kreepy Krauly outranks Zodiac MX6 by 1 position. This indicates that, as of 9 Jan 2025, Pentair Kreepy Krauly is more critically acclaimed than Zodiac MX6.
| 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 |
| Show all rows | |||||||||||||
Expert reviews [3]
Total expert reviews: 3
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 3
Expert reviews [12]
Total expert reviews: 12
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by Cleanup Expert | 96 |
| Average score based on 12 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by House Grail | 76 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Dive float directional system helps guide cleaner throughout entire pool from the water line to the pool bottom for great cleaning coverage
- Automatic valve automatically regulates water flow to set the ideal travel speed for more thorough cleaning
- Read more
From Seller:
- BEST IN CLASS VACUUM POWER: The MX6 delivers powerful suction while aggressively climbing walls with the Cyclonic Turbine.
- IN-GROUND & ABOVE GROUND POOLS: Compact size is great for smaller pools and is safe for surfaces including concrete, vinyl, fiberglass, & tile.
- Read more