Polaris 9350 vs 9450 vs 9550 vs PV9550 Review & Comparison

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Today in this article, we’ll try to compare four different model of Polaris. Read the article thoroughly so that at the end of article, you have proper idea about the product that fits your requirement.

Parameter	Polaris 9350	Polaris 9450	Polaris 9550	Polaris PV9550
Brand	Polaris	Polaris	Polaris	Polaris
Manufacturer	Zodiac	Polaris	Zodiac	Zodiac
Model number	F9350	F9450	F9550	PV9550
Weight	21 pounds	43.6 pounds	43.6 pounds	43.6 pounds
Dimensions	22 x 22 x 18.5 inches	22 x 18.5 x 22 inches	22 x 22 x 22 inches	22 x 22 x 22 inches
Pool Type	In-Ground	In-Ground	In-Ground	In-Ground
Pool Size	Up to 50 Ft	Up to 50 Ft	Up to 60 Ft	Up to 60 Ft
Drive	2-Wheel drive	4-Wheel drive	4-Wheel drive	4-Wheel drive
Filter	Basket, Top-load	Basket, Top-load	Basket, Top-load	Basket, Top-load
Filtration	Medium to Fine	Medium to Fine	Medium to Fine	Medium to Fine
Number of brushes	2	2	2	2
Brushes description	Solid-Blade	Pleated	Pleated	Pleated
Easy Clean Filter Canister	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dirty Canister Indicator	No	No	Yes	Yes
Cleaning coverage	Floor, walls	Floor, walls	Floor, walls and waterline	Floor, walls and waterline
Cleaning mode	Dual	Dual	Dual	Dual
Cleaning cycle	1.5 hours, 2.5 hours	1.5 hours, 2.5 hours	1.5 hours, 2.5 hours	1.5 hours, 2.5 hours
Remote Control	No	No	Yes	Yes
Easy Lift System	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vortex Vacuum Technology	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
ActivMotion Sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cable length	60 feet	60 feet	70 feet	70 feet
Tangle-free Swivel	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Weekly scheduling	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Water Cleaning Stream	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Premium Caddy	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Price	Under $1500	Under $1500	Under $1500	Under $2500

Polaris 9350

This pool cleaner is light in weight. Hence, carrying it from one place to another is no longer an issue to be bothered about. Being light in weight, it is absolutely easy to handle it.
Polaris 9350 is a 2-Wheel drive robotic cleaner.
It is suitable for pools of size up to 50 feet.
The target areas include walls and floor.
Polaris 9350 comes with two cleaning modes – 1.5 & 2.5 Hours. This implies that you get two options to get your pool cleaned – one is in 1.5 hours and the other in 2.5 hours.
With this robotic pool cleaner in lace, you need not worry about those tough laces at all for you know ActivMotion Sensor Technology is what the cleaner is backed by. This technology ensures that the navigation is top-notch. All those tight corners and area under the stairs is not a problem at all because of the Rear water propulsion system. Even if your pool is large, you can stay assured of superior navigation.
We rely on the cleaner to keep our pools clean. Taking care of the cleaner is equally critical. This is where Polaris 9350 scores a brownie point. This comes with a heavy gauge, powder coated alloy caddy that makes storage and transportation lot easier and convenient.
Needless to say, one of the prime reasons on buying a pool cleaner is to get the pool cleaned without much human intervention. On the same lines, Polaris 9350 boasts of Vortex vacuum technology that helps in cleaning up larger debris.
The filtration system is yet another feature that is worth a mention. This cleaner comes with a large capacity filter canister that is capable of capturing all the dirt, debris and leaves from your pool. Also, since the filtration system is basket type, you no longer have to deal with the messy bags.
The length of the cable is 60 feet which is large enough to cover every inch of your pool without any discomfort.

Pros & Cons

Pros

The pleated brush and superior filtration capabilities result in an exceptional cleaning performance.
The caddy is made of good quality material.
The easy lift system allows easy retrieval of the cleaner from the pool.
ActivMotion Sensor Technology results in excellent navigation.
The scrubbing and filtration capabilities are worth mentioning.

Cons

There is no provision for remote control facility.
Dirty Canister Indicator is missing.
The target area doesn’t include waterline scrubbing.
Weekly scheduling is not possible here.

Polaris F9450

Polaris 9450 is yet another top quality pool cleaner that captures more than four times the debris load as captured by other pool cleaners as a result of its Vortex Vacuum Technology.
It is suitable for cleaning pools of all types that are up to 50 ft. in length.
Here, you get a filter canister that is 4 times as large as the ones offered by similar cleaners in the market.
With the help of a pleated scrubbing brush, every inch of the pool floor and walls are scrubbed with utmost precision.
This robotic pool cleaner comes with a 7 day programmable cleaning cycle. This implies that the user gets an advantage of scheduling the cleaner to do its job as per its convenience.
As far as storage and transportation is concerned, you need not worry at all. This is because the cleaner is light in weight thus making transportation easier and also comes with a premium caddy with the help of which it is easier than ever to store the cleaner.
The top access filter makes it very easy to remove the collected debris and dirt.

Pros & Cons

Pros

7 day programmable cleaning cycle implies easy scheduling.
The unit is light in weight.
Great scrubbing and filtration capabilities.
This comes with a premium caddy that makes storage easy.
The easy lift system allows easy retrieval of the cleaner from the pool.

Cons

It doesn’t come with a remote control feature.
There is no indicator that would alarm you that the filter is full and that it needs to be cleaned to proceed with pool cleaning.
Waterline scrubbing not possible.

Polaris F9550

Polaris 9550 robotic pool cleaner is suitable for all in-ground pools that are up to 60 feet in size.
This boasts of a 4-wheel drive mechanism that ensures remarkable cleaning performance.
The ActivMotion Sensor Technology ensures high-quality navigation. All those tough spots and places that were earlier posing an hindrance will be addressed at its best using this pool cleaner. In addition to this, the rear water propulsion system allows the cleaner to catch hold of all the debris under stairs and in tight corner.
This robotic pool cleaner comes with a cable length of 70 feet. This is comparatively larger than other cables offered by similar pool cleaners in the market. Also, the cable in anti-tangling in nature, meaning that the cable wont tangle as the cleaner does its job.
Talking about the cleaning performance delivered, Polaris 9550 robotic pool cleaner is equipped with Vortex Vacuum Technology that allows the cleaner to pick up larger debris while maintaining maximum suction.

Pros & Cons

Pros

This pool cleaner comes with a weekly scheduling feature. With this, it is very easy to schedule your cleaner to get the pool cleaned at the time you want.
The cable length is very long. Cleaning large pools is not a tough task anymore.
Polaris 9550 robotic pool cleaner comes with a remote control feature. You can now control your cleaner easily using a remote. This cleaner is compatible with any of the IntelliTouch, EasyTouch and SunTouch remote control systems to control the IntelliFlo pump remotely.
A powder coated alloy caddy is a perfect solution for storing the cleaner.

Cons

The filter baskets are not covered under warranty.
It is expensive.

Polaris PV9550

This is a package consisting of F9550 Sport 4WD Robotic Pool Cleaner; an all-purpose filter canister; One large leaf canister and One fine mesh canister. This wide mesh leaf canister can be employed for picking up large and stubborn debris whereas the fine mesh canister is ideal for silt and pollen. This all-in-one package can be used by you or could also be gifted to someone.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Since this is a complete package, you have everything in one place.
Polaris PV9550 pool cleaner allows you to schedule your cleaner to get the pool cleaned at the time you want as it comes with a weekly scheduling feature.
The cable length is 70 feet. This ultimately means that cleaning large pools is no longer a tough task to deal with.
Polaris 9550 robotic pool cleaner comes with a remote control feature. This feature allows you to control your cleaner easily using a remote. Additionally, the cleaner is compatible with any of the IntelliTouch, EasyTouch and SunTouch remote control systems to control the IntelliFlo pump remotely.
A premium caddy makes the storage of the cleaner easier than ever.

Cons

This package is on the expensive side.

Conclusion

Polaris needs no special mention when it comes to pool cleaners. The most sought after pool cleaners are the ones that we have talked about in this article. All of them are totally worth investing in. If you are looking for a pool cleaner that is ideal for large pools and is loaded with advanced features then F9550 is the one for you. You could also opt for the package variant wherein you get extra canister filters along with F9550. The filters ensure that even the smallest dirt article is trapped. If you are low on your budget and are willing to compromise on a couple of features but are looking for an exceptional cleaning performance then F9350 and F9450 are great options.

Frequently asked questions

Do these cleaners need a booster um to operate?
No, the cleaners, Polaris 9350, 9450 and 9550, are independent and don’t require a booster pump to operate. This is because they have motors for propulsion as well as suctioning.

Why is my Polaris pool cleaner not working?
Two main reasons why this happens –

Problem with the power cable. Either the cable is damaged or is not connected well. Check which of the two could be the reason.
The filter might be clogged. This is one of the most common problems faced. Before starting with the cleaning, ensure that the filter is free from debris.