Key specs
- Power
- Corded, 70 ft cable with swivel
- Cleans
- Floor, walls and waterline modes
- Filtration
- 5 L illuminated canister with full indicator
- App
- iAquaLink: scheduling, remote spot cleaning, updates
- Extras
- Transport caddy included
Our verdict
If you want a corded robot with a proper app, the ALPHA iQ+ is the most complete Polaris. The illuminated canister and swivel cable are thoughtful touches.
What we like
- SMART Cycle works out the cleaning time from your pool's shape and size
- Canister lights up when it needs emptying
- Long 70 ft cable suits big pools
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 319 owner reviews on the Polaris site (Oct 2026)
- SMART Cycle sets cleaning time from your pool's shape, size and surface
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 319 reviews on the Polaris site (Oct 2026)
What to know
- Premium price
- Check pool size limits with your dealer, as Polaris does not publish them on the product page
- Premium price; check local dealers
- Polaris does not publish a pool size limit on the product page
How it compares
| Spec | Polaris ALPHA iQ+ | Dolphin Escape | Dolphin Cayman | Dolphin Nautilus AG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | See latest price | around $799 list | around $1,129 list | around $568 (Dolphin US store, Oct 2026) |
| Power | Corded, 70 ft cable with swivel | Corded | Corded, 50 ft cable | Corded |
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline modes | Floor and lower walls | Floor, walls and waterline | Floor and cove |
| Filtration | 5 L illuminated canister with full indicator | Top-load MaxBin, optional fine filters | - | Top-load basket |
| App | iAquaLink: scheduling, remote spot cleaning, updates | - | - | - |
| Extras | Transport caddy included | - | - | - |
| Pool size | - | Up to 33 ft | Up to 33 ft | - |
| Flow | - | Up to 4,000 GPH (manufacturer) | - | - |
| Warranty | - | 2 years | 2 years | 1 year (per The Pool Nerd) |
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