Best Automatic Pool Vacuums for Above Ground Pools

Robotic pool vacuums make above ground pool cleaning easier than ever. These plug-and-play cleaners work independently from your filtration system and are packed with features like smart navigation, powerful scrubbing, and easy maintenance. If you’re tired of manual vacuuming or unreliable suction cleaners, a robotic cleaner is the upgrade your pool deserves.

🥇 1. Maytronics Dolphin™ Explorer E70 Robotic Pool Cleaner

Why we love it: The Dolphin Explorer E70 is a powerhouse for above ground pools. It uses SmartNav™ 3.0 technology to scan your pool and optimize its cleaning path, while powerful brushes scrub away debris from floor to waterline. You can even control it from your phone with the MyDolphin™ Plus app, making pool care completely hands-free.

• SmartNav™ 3.0 for advanced navigation
  
• Wi-Fi control via MyDolphin™ Plus app
  
• Powerful dual brushes and large top-load filter

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🥈 2. Polaris Epic 8640 Robotic Pool Cleaner with Caddy

Why we love it: With dual scrubbers, active brushing, and a rugged design, the Epic 8640 delivers consistent, high-performance cleaning for above ground pools. It comes with a handy transport caddy and offers push-button operation, making it a breeze to set up and store. It’s also designed with large debris canisters for easy cleanup.

• Dual scrubbers for superior floor and wall cleaning
  
• Push-button start and quick water release
  
• Comes with a transport and storage caddy

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🥉 3. Aqua Products Aquabot Rapids 1500 Robotic Pool Cleaner

Why we love it: The Rapids 1500 offers efficient cleaning with advanced hydro-robotic technology. It's engineered for speed, agility, and coverage, making it perfect for above ground pools that need frequent cleanups. With ultra-fine filtration and wall-climbing ability, it handles everything from fine dust to large debris.

• Hydro-robotic technology for full pool coverage
  
• Ultra-fine filter basket captures even the smallest debris
  
• Ideal for all above ground pool surfaces

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🏅 4. Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme Robotic Pool Cleaner

Why we love it: The Nautilus CC Supreme is all about smart cleaning and flexibility. You can schedule cleanings, control it via your phone, and choose between quick, standard, or enhanced cleaning cycles. It features three powerful motors and triple scrubbing brushes for deep, reliable performance.

• Three cleaning cycle options
  
• Wi-Fi enabled for remote control and scheduling
  
• Triple brushes for floor, wall, and waterline cleaning

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🏅 5. Polaris Alpha iQ+ Robotic Pool Cleaner with Caddy

Why we love it: The Polaris Alpha iQ+ combines premium engineering with intuitive features. It learns your pool’s shape for optimized cleaning paths and features a smart sensor suite for performance feedback. With the iAquaLink® app, you can control the cleaner from anywhere and monitor filter status and water temperature.

• Smart mapping for efficient cleaning routes
  
• iAquaLink® app for full remote control
  
• Comes with a premium caddy for storage and mobility

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Which Automatic Pool Vacuum Is Best for Your Above Ground Pool?

All five of these robotic vacuums are designed to simplify your life, but the right one depends on your budget and how much control you want. For premium features and smartphone control, the Dolphin Explorer E70 and Polaris Alpha iQ+ are top contenders. If you're looking for powerful scrubbing and great value, the Epic 8640 and Rapids 1500 offer outstanding performance. And if you want total customization over your cleaning schedule, the Nautilus CC Supreme is hard to beat.

Whatever your pick, you’ll be enjoying more swim time and less clean-up time. Still need help choosing? Reach out to the AquaDoc team and we’ll help you find the perfect fit for your pool.