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Polaris · Corded · In-ground

Polaris 9550 Sport

A corded 4WD robot rated for in-ground pools up to 60 ft, with floor, wall and waterline-only cycles and a 70 ft cable.

Rated pool sizeThe maker rates this robot by pool length, not area. Dashed bars: common pool lengths.
Rated pool size of the Polaris 9550 Sport: 60 ft long32 ft40 ft60 ft max length
What it cleansColoured edges are the areas Polaris says it cleans.
What the Polaris 9550 Sport cleans: Floor + Walls + WaterlineSurface ✕WaterlineWallsFloor
Cycle timeCorded robots run on mains power through a floating cable; this is the default cycle length.
Default cleaning cycle of the Polaris 9550 Sport0h2h4h6h8h10hCycle2.5 h

Specs

Rated pool size60 ft long
Pool typeIn-ground
CleansFloor + Walls + Waterline
PowerCorded · Mains power (corded), 70 ft cable with swivel
Default cycle2.5 h
SuctionNot listed
Filter5 L canister with dirty-canister indicator
Basket5 L
Navigation4-wheel drive, motion-sensing handheld remote
WeightNot listed
Warranty2 years
Price seen$999 at Leslie's

1.5 to 2.5 h cycles (Leslie's), set by a 7-day programmable timer.

What's good

  • Rated for 60 ft, the longest corded rating here
  • 4WD with a remote control
  • 5 L canister with full indicator

What to know

  • In-ground only
  • Weights listed by Leslie's conflict (21 lb vs 45 lb)

Will it suit your pool?

Put your pool's size and type into the pool robot finder to see the Polaris 9550 Sport next to every other robot we cover. Closest alternatives by rated size: Beatbot Sora 10, Dolphin Premier, Dolphin Quantum.

Sources

Specs and price checked 5 November 2026. We haven't tested this robot hands-on; this verdict compares published specifications.

Polaris 9550 Sport: quick answers

How big a pool can the Polaris 9550 Sport clean?

Polaris rates it for pools up to 60 ft long.

Does the Polaris 9550 Sport clean walls and the waterline?

According to Polaris, it cleans: floor, walls, waterline. It doesn't clean the water surface.

Is the Polaris 9550 Sport cordless?

No. It's a corded robot powered from a mains supply unit through a floating cable. Its default cycle is 2.5 h.

Does the Polaris 9550 Sport work in above-ground pools?

No. The maker lists it for in-ground pools only.