Polaris practically defined the pressure-side pool cleaner. We tested the Vac-Sweep classics, the Quattro, the P39, and more to find the right one for your pool.
Polaris is the biggest name in pressure-side pool cleaners, and models like the Vac-Sweep 280 and 360 have been backyard staples for years. Pressure-side cleaners run off your pool's return line (most Polaris models need a dedicated booster pump) and are excellent at picking up leaves and larger debris into their own filter bag, taking that load off your skimmer and filter.
Across our testing, Polaris cleaners are workhorses for debris-heavy pools, especially yards with lots of trees. They don't scrub or filter fine particles like a good robotic cleaner does, so if you want the lowest-maintenance option overall, compare them against robots in our best pool robots guide before you buy.
