The new Maytronics Liberty Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner is now available and has been a popular choice for pool owners, but is this cleaner right for your pool?
The Maytronics Liberty 300 is the first cordless release by Maytronics since the Liberty M5 in 2018 and will be followed by the Liberty 400, based on the larger M Series Robotic Pool Cleaners.
The Liberty 400 is based on the S100, this means it only has one brush, located at the front of the machine. Larger S Series robots such as the S150, S200, S300 and S400 all have a duel brush design, one at the front, and one at the rear. The Liberty also shares the smaller basket of the S100. As standard the Liberty 400 has two ultra fine filters installed with two coarse filters, included in the box are two additional ultra fine filters which can be easily installed to cope with dusty pools.
A single charge of the Liberty 400 takes up to 4 hours and gives you 90 minutes of run time, with some in reserve to bring the robot to the waterline. This 90 minutes can be used in one clean, or split between three 30 minute cleans.
The charger is a magnetic induction charger that there is no metal on metal connection when charging. This is in contrast to other models on the market which use a plug design that we feel could be a common failure point as water, metal and electrical currents can cause problems.
Getting the Liberty out of the pool is also easy with the ‘Click-Up’ rattle device included. When used under the water the Liberty 400 will be triggered to drive up to the water line and wait to be removed from the pool. Like all cordless robots the Liberty 400 also comes with a hook which can be attached to a standard telepole for manual removal.
What we like:
- Lightweight and easy to use
- Charging design is the best available
- Floor and wall, and waterline cleaning
- Maytronics best in class design and electronics
- Easy to empty filter basket
- Smartphone app is great
- ‘Click-up’ call to poolside
- 3 year warranty and market leading aftersales support
What we dislike:
- Run time is a little short for many pools
- No storage caddy included
The big question with any cordless robot is this:
Is cordless is the best option for your pool?
Maytronics state that the Liberty 400 is suitable for pools up to 10 x 5 meters, which will be suitable for many pools in Sydneys more recent pool builds. It does mean however that if you have a larger pool, that this robot just wont be up to the task.
The smaller leak basket also means that pools with very heavy leaf loads are also out of reach for the Liberty 400.
However, if you have a small pool with low to medium leaf load, then the Maytronics Liberty 400 is a great option. The lack of a cable removes a common frustration point for owners and a common failure point for robots as they age.
The need to charge the robot is also beneficial for the maintenance of the robot. Traditional Robots are often left in the pool long term which can expose them to harsh water conditions, having to remove the robot from the pool between uses reduces this exposure.
Our verdict is that the Liberty 400 is a great option for anyone with a small pool and minimal leaf load and at $2899 it is well priced in the middle of the Maytronics range.