🤖 Which pool robot should you choose? Corded or cordless?
Should you choose a corded or cordless pool robot? Discover the advantages, disadvantages, and essential criteria for effortlessly maintaining your pool.
Keeping your pool clean all summer long, effortlessly, is possible thanks to a pool cleaning robot . But between corded models and cordless (battery-powered) robots , which one best suits your needs?
Here is a complete guide to help you make the right choice based on your pool type, budget, and maintenance preferences.
🎯 1. Corded robot: unlimited power and autonomy
Corded pool robots are the most common. They plug into an electrical outlet via a low-voltage transformer and provide constant power.
✅ Advantages:
- Unlimited autonomy : works as long as needed
-High performance : ideal for large pools
-Excellent coverage : bottom, walls, waterline
-Advanced programming : customizable cycles, some with mobile app
❌ Disadvantages:
- Bulky cable : requires good wire management to avoid knots
-Installation at each use if not permanently integrated
💡 Recommended for: in-ground pools, large areas, demanding users
🔋 2. Wireless robot: freedom and simplicity
Cordless pool robots are powered by a rechargeable battery , often lithium-ion. They are gaining popularity thanks to their maneuverability and increased autonomy .
✅ Advantages:
-No cable : no wire management, easier to handle
-Ease of use : you put it down and it works by itself
-Ideal for above ground or medium sized pools
❌ Disadvantages:
- Limited autonomy : generally 60 to 120 minutes
-Less powerful : some models only clean the bottom
-Recharge time required between each cycle
💡 Recommended for: above-ground pools, small to medium pools, occasional use
⚖️ Quick Comparison – Corded vs. Cordless Robot
| Criteria | With wire | Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomy | Unlimited | Limited (1 to 2 hours) |
| Type of pool | All sizes | Small to medium |
| Cleaning | Bottom, walls, waterline | Often only background |
| Clutter | Thread to manage | No cable constraints |
| Price | $$ to $$$ | $ to $$ |
🛒 Which robot should you choose from Piscines Geyser?
We offer a selection of reliable cleaning robots to suit all budgets :
🔹 Powerful corded models : perfect for in-ground pools (e.g. Pentair Prowler 920 )
🔹 Autonomous wireless robots : practical for above-ground pools (e.g. Moov InverX )
📍 Need advice? Come see us or contact a Geyser advisor to choose the ideal robot for your pool!
