Polaris VRX iQ+

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Polaris

Polaris VRX iQ+ Smart Robotic Pool Cleaner

Name: Polaris VRX iQ+ Smart Robotic Pool Cleaner
Brand: Polaris
SKU: B09VSZNQ44
Rating: 3.8 (191 reviews)

3.8 191 Amazon ratings

SMART Cycle Calculates Cleaning Time For The Pool
Seven Modes, Including Waterline-Only
Four-Wheel Drive With Vortex Vacuum
70-Ft Cable With Tangle-Reducing Swivel
Illuminated Transparent Debris Canister

$1499

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What It Does Best

Why the Polaris VRX iQ+ Stands Out

SMART Cycle Pool Mapping

Measures your pool's size and surface on its first run to calculate an optimized custom cycle duration.

7 Modes in iAquaLink App

Includes Waterline-Only mode, SMART Cycle, Quick Clean, Deep Clean, and remote spot-steering.

70-Ft Tangle-Reducing Cord

Reaches far corners of large residential pools up to 60 feet long.

Illuminated Clear Canister

LED-lit transparent window shows exact debris buildup day or night.

Easy Lift Waterline Climb

Climbs the chosen wall on command and dumps water rapidly when lifted.

Wheeled Caddy Included

Ships with Polaris's heavy-duty transport caddy for rolling storage.

Our Take

Who the Polaris VRX iQ+ Is Really For

Best For

Large pools needing app control and multiple targeted modes

The Bottom Line

Polaris's intelligent corded flagship—SMART Cycle customizes run duration to your pool, though at 44 lbs it's one of the heaviest residential robots sold.

The VRX iQ+ is a large, connected Polaris built around choice: seven cleaning modes, iAquaLink control and a 70-ft swivel cable. Its SMART Cycle assesses pool size, shape and surface to select a cleaning duration rather than using one fixed cycle.

Seven cleaning modes

The mode list includes a waterline-only option as well as SMART Cycle. Targeting only the area that needs attention can shorten a maintenance run and avoid spending a full cycle on an already-clean floor.

Handling a large cleaner

The dry weight is 44 lb, so retrieval is an important buying consideration. Polaris includes Easy Lift behavior to bring the cleaner to the waterline and evacuate water before lifting; verify the included caddy on the exact retailer offer.

Filter visibility

The large canister is both transparent and illuminated, making the fill level visible without opening the robot. That is particularly useful during heavy leaf periods when cycle-to-cycle loading changes quickly.

Another model worth a look

Before lifting a 44-lb VRX iQ+, compare our 16.5-lb Dolphin Explorer E70 (caddy included, water temp sensor, 3-yr warranty) or built-in UV-C Clear UV.

Specifications

Polaris VRX iQ+ Specs

Model Name	VRX iQ+
Material	Aluminum
Color	White
Power Source	ac
Other Special Features of the Product	Powerful Cleaning,Filtration,Canister Indicator,Vortex,Easy Lift,Active Scrubbing,Self Propelled
Control Method	App
Load Capacity	2.5 pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H	22"L x 22"W x 18.5"H
Item Weight	44 pounds
Hose Length	70 feet
Installation Type	robotic
Number of Items	1
Item Highlight	Extra-Long 70' Cable with Tangle-Reducing Swivel, Large Debris Canister, and 7 Cleaning Modes
Manufacturer Warranty Description	3-year
Model Number	FVRXIQP
Manufacturer Part Number	FVRXIQP
GTIN	052337078818

Specifications come from the manufacturer or Amazon listing.

Brand Lineup Comparison

Polaris VRX iQ+ vs. the Polaris Range

See where this model sits in the Polaris lineup—and whether spending more actually gets you anything useful.

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Power	Cordless (49 Wh battery)	Corded	Cordless (battery)	Corded	Corded	Cordless (battery)	Corded	Corded	Corded	Corded	Corded	Corded	Corded	Cordless (battery)	Cordless (battery)	Corded
Pool size	In-ground spas & above-ground hot tubs	Above-ground & simple in-ground	In-ground	In-ground	In-ground up to 36 ft	In-ground	In-ground up to 40 ft	In-ground up to 50 ft	In-ground up to 60 ft	In-ground up to 60 ft	In-ground	In-ground up to 50 ft	In-ground up to 50 ft	In-ground up to 50 ft	In-ground up to 50 ft	In-ground; 70 ft cable
Coverage	Floor, benches, curves & contoured seating	Floor & cove	Floor	Floor, walls & waterline	Floor & walls	Floor & walls	Floor, walls & tile line	Floor & walls	Floor, walls & waterline	Floor, walls & waterline	Floor & walls	Floor, walls & waterline	Floor, walls & tile line	Floor, walls & waterline	Floor, walls & waterline	Floor, walls & waterline
Control	On-robot slide button	Touch	One-touch button	Touch control	Push button	iAquaLink app	Touch	Push button	Motion-sensing remote	iAquaLink app	Smart app + push button	iAquaLink app + control unit	Touch control	iAquaLink app + on-unit buttons	Hand-held remote + iAquaLink app	iAquaLink app
Filtration	1 L easy-clean canister	Cyclonic vacuum, transparent lid	Cyclonic canister, transparent lid	Cyclonic vacuum, transparent lid	Easy-clean canister	Filter canister	Cyclonic vacuum, 4 L canister	Cyclonic vacuum, 4 L canister	Vortex Vacuum, 5 L canister	Vortex Vacuum, 5 L canister	Cyclonic vacuum, large canister	Large canister, transparent lid	Vortex Vacuum, 5 L canister	Filter canister	Filter canister	Large illuminated canister
Cycle / runtime	60 minutes	As little as 2 hours	Single cycle	As little as 2.5 hours	2.5 hours	2 hours or less	Standard	2.5 hours	5 cleaning modes	Scheduled or on demand	Two modes (floor / floor + wall)	Programmable	As little as 1.5 hours	2.5 hours or less	About 2.5 hours	Seven cleaning modes
Weight	—	22 lb	—	22 lb	—	26.2 lb	—	35.9 lb	43.6 lb	—	—	38.8 lb	—	32 lb	40.8 lb	44 lb
Amazon rating	2.4 (57)	3.7 (37)	3.7 (52)	3.8 (47)	4 (25)	3.7 (50)	3.8 (301)	3.5 (57)	3.9 (1358)	3.8 (639)	4.5 (32)	4.1 (85)	4 (629)	3.6 (214)	4.2 (78)	3.8 (191)
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