Experts recommend Zodiac MX6 more than Zodiac MX8
As of 9 Apr 2024, experts prefer Zodiac MX6 over Zodiac MX8, but both Pool Cleaners have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Zodiac MX6 received 6 recommendations: from Salt Water Pool and Spa, Bob Vila (28 Jun 2023) Cleanup Expert (2 Jan 2023) and 3 others. Zodiac MX8 was also endorsed 6 times: by Salt Water Pool and Spa, Bob Vila (28 Jun 2023) Cleanup Expert (2 Jan 2023) and 3 others. However, experts generally ranked Zodiac MX8 lower than Zodiac MX6 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Pool Cleaner | Salt Water Pool and Spa  | Bob Vila  | Cleanup Expert  | Pool Cleaner Lab  | ElectronicsHub  | SteamCleanerMaster  | Pool Care Guy  | TopTenReviews  | Swim University  | House Grail  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 1 | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| 5 | - | $579 |  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 | 3 | 1 | 6 | - | 4 | 5 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- Salt Water Pool and Spa ranked Zodiac MX6 as #1 and Zodiac MX8 as #3
Rank Pool Cleaner #1 out of 5 Zodiac MX6 ... ... #3 out of 5 Zodiac MX8 ... ... Source: www.saltwaterpoolandspa.com - On 28 Jun 2023 Bob Vila ranked Zodiac MX8 as #3 and Zodiac MX6 as #9
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 10 Zodiac MX8 Upgrade Pick... ... ... #9 out of 10 Zodiac MX6 Best Robot... ... ... Source: www.bobvila.com - On 2 Jan 2023 Cleanup Expert ranked Zodiac MX8 as #1 and Zodiac MX6 as #2
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment #1 out of 7 Zodiac MX8 Best suction pool cleaner#2 out of 7 Zodiac MX6 Most Compact... ... ... Source: cleanup.expert - Pool Cleaner Lab ranked Zodiac MX6 as #5 and Zodiac MX8 as #6
Rank Pool Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 10 Zodiac MX6 #6 out of 10 Zodiac MX8 Most Popular... ... ... Source: poolcleanerlab.com - On 22 Jan 2020 Pool Care Guy ranked Zodiac MX6 as #4 and Zodiac MX8 as #5
Rank Pool Cleaner ... ... #4 out of 10 Zodiac MX6 #5 out of 10 Zodiac MX8 ... ... Source: poolcareguy.com - On 24 Jan 2023 ElectronicsHub ranked Zodiac MX6 as #1
Rank Pool Cleaner #1 out of 5 Zodiac MX6 ... ... Source: www.electronicshub.org - On 29 Jul 2022 SteamCleanerMaster ranked Zodiac MX8 as #4
Rank Pool Cleaner ... ... #4 out of 6 Zodiac MX8 ... ... Source: steamcleanermaster.com
After counting and adding up the 66 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Zodiac MX6 outranks Zodiac MX8. This is not to say that Zodiac MX8 is a bad option. Like Zodiac MX6, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Zodiac MX6 
Zodiac MX8 Customers like Zodiac MX8 somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Zodiac MX8
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Zodiac MX8, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Zodiac MX6.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling pool cleaner receives a consumer score of 7.0 (good). Both Zodiac MX6 and Zodiac MX8 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Zodiac MX6 | |
| Zodiac MX8 | |
| Median best-selling Pool Cleaner |
7.0 Good
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Zodiac MX6 is more popular than Zodiac MX8
It's fairly safe to say that Zodiac MX6 is a more popular pool cleaner than Zodiac MX8, based on its 7,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Zodiac MX6 and MX8 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Zodiac Baracuda G3 | $324 |
In comparison:
 8.4 Great
| 8 expert recommendations | Cheaper Better Reviews |
 | Hayward Navigator Pro | $349 | 3 expert recommendations | ||
 | Hayward AquaNaut 400 | $479 | 3 expert recommendations | ||
 | Hayward PoolVac XL | $599 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
| Rank | Change | Price | Pool Cleaner | Salt Water Pool and Spa | Bob Vila | Cleanup Expert | Pool Cleaner Lab | ElectronicsHub | SteamCleanerMaster | Pool Care Guy | TopTenReviews | Swim University | House Grail |
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| 1 | - | $324 |  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 | 1 | 7 | 4 | - | 2 | 1 | 4 | - | 3 |
| 2 | - | $441 |  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 | 6 | 5 | - | 4 | 3 | 8 | - | 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 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 1 | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $429 |  Hayward The PoolCleaner 2X | 2 |
- | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 2 |
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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 |
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 |
- 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.
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- 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.
- Read more
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Zodiac MX6 is a very popular option in the middle of the pool cleaners price range. It has a couple of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Hayward Navigator Pro or Zodiac Baracuda G3 .
Zodiac MX6 price is about the same as the price of the average pool cleaner ($349).
Zodiac MX8 is a very popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling pool cleaners and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Pentair Great White or Hayward PoolVac XL .
Zodiac MX8 is $229.99 more expensive than the average pool cleaner ($349).
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