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Sheds nearly 15 lbs vs. the Freedom Plus for noticeably easier poolside lifting.
2-Hour Floor & Wall Clean
Tracked traction scrubs floors and vertical walls cord-free.
iAquaLink Status Alerts
Check charge status before dropping in and get notified when cleaning finishes.
Top-Access Debris Canister
Pop the top latch and rinse leaves and dirt clean with a garden hose.
End-of-Cycle Wall Climb
Rises to the waterline for grab-and-go pickup or retrieval with the included hook.
Indoor/Covered Plug Charger
Uses a compact plug-in charger instead of the larger outdoor charging caddy.
Our Take
Who the Polaris Freedom SC Is Really For
Best For
The lightest cordless Polaris
The Bottom Line
Polaris's lighter 26.2-lb cordless option (no caddy included)—trades waterline-only modes and caddy charging for a lower price and easier lifting.
The Freedom SC is the cordless Polaris for people who found the others too heavy. At 26.2 lb it undercuts the Freedom Plus by fourteen pounds, and Tap & Lift means you don't have to fish for it — a tap on the cleaner sends it up the wall to you.
Tap & Lift
Rather than a remote or an app command, you physically tap the cleaner and it climbs to the waterline. It sounds gimmicky and isn't: it works when your phone is inside, when the app has logged you out, and when whoever is using the pool has never opened the app at all.
Charging on the deck
Rated for outdoor charging, with a full recharge in under five hours. That's short enough to clean, charge, and clean again in a day — which is what you need during heavy leaf drop.
Where it sits
Two cleaning modes and a 2-hour cycle put it below the Freedom and Freedom Plus on capability. What you get back is weight and charge speed. If handling is your constraint, this is the Polaris cordless to buy.
Another model worth a look
Want an even lighter 17.9-lb cordless cleaner with magnetic inductive charging and a 2-year Maytronics warranty? Check out our Dolphin Liberty 200.
Specifications
Polaris Freedom SC Specs
Model Name
FREEDOM SC
Color
Blue
Power Source
Battery Powered
Other Special Features of the Product
Lightweight
Control Method
App
Battery Description
Lithium-Ion
Charging Time
5 hours
Load Capacity
26.2 pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H
17"L x 16"W x 12"H
Item Weight
26.2 pounds
Installation Type
robotic
Model Year
2025
Number of Items
1
Number of Packs
1
Item Highlight
Fast-Charging, Dual Modes Clean Floor & Walls in 2 Hrs, iAquaLink App, Easy-Lift Removal, up to 36ft
Manufacturer Warranty Description
Two Year Limited Warranty
Model Number
FFREEDOMSC
Manufacturer Part Number
FFREEDOMSC
GTIN
052337323864
Specifications come from the manufacturer or Amazon listing.
Brand Lineup Comparison
Polaris Freedom SC vs. the Polaris Range
See where this model sits in the Polaris lineup—and whether spending more actually gets you anything useful.
Smaller in-ground pools needing floor and wall coverage
The lightest cordless Polaris
Mid-size pools up to 40 ft
Plug-and-play simplicity with no app to manage
Large pools up to 60 ft
Large pools where you also want app scheduling
The best-reviewed Polaris in the current range
App control with easy one-button retrieval
A fast 1.5-hour cycle on mid-size pools
Cordless cleaning at a lower price than the Freedom Plus
Cordless cleaning with genuine remote control
Large pools needing app control and multiple targeted modes
Common Questions
Polaris Freedom SC FAQ
How heavy is the Freedom SC?
26.2 lb — the lightest cordless cleaner Polaris makes, and about 14 lb lighter than the Freedom Plus.
How long does it take to charge?
Under 5 hours, and it's rated for outdoor charging so it can stay on the pool deck.
What is Tap & Lift?
Tapping the cleaner when the cycle is done makes it climb the wall to the waterline for an easy, drained lift-out.
Does the Polaris Freedom SC come with the charging caddy?
No—the SC ("Standalone Charger") omits the wheeled charging caddy included with the standard Polaris Freedom to keep price and storage footprint smaller.
Clean Water, Too
Let the robot clean the pool. Let ICO watch the water.
ICO tests your water every hour and tells you exactly what to add—before cloudy water or algae ruins the weekend.
Measures pH, ORP, and water temperature every hour
Exact chemical amounts in the free iOS & Android app
Warns you before heat or rain knocks the water out of balance
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