Above-ground pool you will walk
You will walk the floor yourself and you want to skip a garden-hose jet. The 90–278 cm pole is the reach in this set. The 4.3 from 893 is shared with the yellow sibling, so it is one review file.
Cordless pool vacuum comparison 2026
The best cordless pool vacuums, compared.
Top pick: VIVOHOME VH1351 Best value: PoolyPoly 1818 – Floor price of about £59.99 with the only separate review file in this set, 4.2 from 303. Updated October 2026.
A cordless pool vacuum is a rechargeable handheld you steer, so a small pump can pull leaves and grit into a mesh bag. Shoppers on amazon.co.uk are mostly looking after an above-ground pool, a hot tub, or a small pond, and they want to skip a garden-hose jet. The eight listings split on pole reach, bag mesh, the salt-water line, and a runtime bullet that agrees with the reviews. Every bullet says the vacuum is not for saltwater pools. Reach, mesh, salt water and runtime sit in the [cordless pool vacuum buying guide](/hub/pool-care/cordless-pool-vacuum/sub/cordless-pool-vacuum-buying-guide). Pole handhelds are the VIVOHOME VH1351, VH1715 and VH1869: longer aluminium poles, four rinseable bags, and a stated check valve. Seller flow is 4200 LPH, also written 70 LPM, or 4300 LPH, at 40 W and 50 dB. Short spa handhelds are the 1814, 1822 and 1818. Models 1814 and 1822 have three heads and a water sensor. Model 1818 uses a basket plus an optional finer filter. A robot that drives the floor, and a jet that needs a garden hose, are not this category.
A cordless pool vacuum is a rechargeable handheld you steer, so a small pump can pull leaves and grit into a mesh bag.
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Our view
The yellow VIVOHOME VH1351 is a 40 W pole at about £74.99, with a telescopic aluminium pole stated from 90 cm to 213 cm and a bullet that says up to 60 minutes after a 1.5 hour charge. amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 from 894 reviews, but the spec block prints ASIN B0DPLX9W42 and the opening UK review names match the VH1715 files, so that count is not a separate sample for this URL. Reviewers describe suction on a bare-bottom pond and on a paddling pool after rain and wind. A shared review says the 180-mesh bag lets sand through, while the bullets also include one 300-mesh bag among the four. One review reports no suction on algae and then a shutdown from overheating, and another mentions a 500-mesh bag that these bullets do not list. The title says 4200 LPH and a bullet says 70 LPM; both are seller figures. The listing says it is not suitable for saltwater pools. At 2.59 kg it is the lightest of the long poles here, and 213 cm is the stop if you needed the VH1715’s 278 cm reach.
Pros
- Pole stated from 90 cm to 213 cm at about £74.99
- Up to 60 minutes after a stated 1.5 hour charge
- Four rinseable bags, three at 180 mesh and one at 300 mesh
- Shared reviews describe quiet suction on a pond and a paddling pool
Cons
- Opening UK reviews match the VH1715 files, and the spec block prints another ASIN
- A shared review says 180 mesh lets sand through
- One review: no suction on algae, then an overheating shutdown
- The bullet says it is not suitable for saltwater pools
Best for: You want a mid-length pole for an above-ground pool, spa or pond, and you will fit the 300-mesh bag when the grit is fine.
Less suitable: A saltwater pool, or a floor you cannot reach once the pole stops at 213 cm.
Specifications
- Model
- VIVOHOME VH1351
- Brand
- VIVOHOME
- Price
- ∼£75
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(894)
- Reach
- 90–213 cm
- Runtime
- 60 min
- Mesh
- 180 and 300
- Salt water
- No
- Weight
- 2.59 kg
- Start
- Fill chamber
- Flow
- 4200 LPH
- Charge
- 1.5 h
- Noise
- 50 dB
Common questions
Can you use this in a saltwater pool?
The bullet says it is not suitable for saltwater pools.
How long is the pole, and how long does a charge last?
The bullet states a telescopic aluminium pole from 90 cm to 213 cm, up to 60 minutes of runtime, and a full charge in 1.5 hours.
Are the 894 reviews only for this URL?
The score line is 4.4 from 894. The spec block prints ASIN B0DPLX9W42, and the opening UK review names match the VH1715 files in this set.
Our view
The blue VIVOHOME VH1715 is the top pick in this set: about £79.83, a 90–278 cm aluminium pole, 40 W, and a bullet that says up to 60 minutes after a 1.5 hour charge. amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 from 893, shared with the yellow VH1715, so the star line is one review file rather than two. The care line tells you to dry the charging port before charging, which the yellow file does not repeat, and the battery line prints 2000 mAh rather than the yellow page’s 20000 mAh. Shared reviews describe suction, spare filters and pole reach on longer pools, paddling pools and a small pond. One UK review still reports no suction on algae and an overheating shutdown. A shared comment says 180 mesh lets sand through, so the 300-mesh bag is the one to fit for finer grit. The bullet says it is not suitable for saltwater pools, and a review says to fill the chamber before you switch it on. At 2.99 kg it is the longest pole here without the yellow listing’s milliamp clash.
Pros
- 90–278 cm pole at about £79.83
- Dry-port care line and a 2000 mAh figure next to a 60 minute bullet
- Four rinseable bags, 180 mesh and 300 mesh
- Shared reviews cite reach and a charge that lasts a clean
Cons
- Review texts are shared with the yellow VH1715
- Overheating shutdown and weak algae pickup in one UK review
- A shared review says 180 mesh lets sand through
- The bullet says it is not suitable for saltwater pools
Best for: You will walk a longer above-ground pool yourself and want the longest pole in this set with a battery line that matches the minutes.
Less suitable: A saltwater pool, or a hot tub where a 1.4 kg sensor wand is enough.
Specifications
- Model
- VIVOHOME VH1715 blue
- Brand
- VIVOHOME
- Price
- ∼£80
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(893)
- Reach
- 90–278 cm
- Runtime
- 60 min
- Mesh
- 180 and 300
- Salt water
- No
- Weight
- 2.99 kg
- Start
- Fill chamber
- Flow
- 4200 LPH
- Charge
- 1.5 h
- Noise
- 50 dB
Common questions
What does the listing say about charging?
The care line says to dry the charging port before charging. Runtime is up to 60 minutes after a stated 1.5 hour charge.
Which bag is the finer one?
The bullets list three 180-mesh bags and one 300-mesh bag. A shared review says 180 mesh lets sand through.
Why does the battery line differ from the yellow VH1715?
This file prints 2000 mAh. The yellow sibling prints 20000 mAh. The shared reviews do not settle that difference. Quote the 60 minute bullet.
Our view
The yellow VIVOHOME VH1715 lists a telescopic aluminium pole from 90 cm to 278 cm at about £79.99, with a 40 W motor, a stated 4200 LPH and up to 60 minutes after 1.5 hours. amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 from 893, and the first 50 UK texts match the blue VH1715 and the opening names on the VH1351 page, so those counts are one review file. Reviewers praise the pole on longer or deeper pools, quiet running, and a charge that covers repeated cleans, including a pool that is only partly filled. One UK review reports no suction on algae and a shutdown from overheating, and another says 180 mesh lets sand through. The battery attribute prints 20000 mAh while the blue sibling prints 2000 mAh. The reviews talk about minutes, not that milliamp figure, so the 60 minute bullet is the runtime to quote. This file does not repeat the blue model’s line about drying the charging port. At 3 kg it is a full-length pole in this set, and the saltwater bullet still says it is not suitable.
Pros
- Longest stated pole in this set, 90–278 cm
- Up to 60 minutes, with four bags including 300 mesh
- Reviews mention reach on longer or deeper pools
- Score line of 4.3 from 893 on amazon.co.uk
Cons
- The same UK review texts as the blue VH1715 and the VH1351 opening
- 20000 mAh conflicts with the blue sibling’s 2000 mAh
- 180 mesh and stuck algae show up as complaints
- No dry-port care line on this file
Best for: You need the 278 cm pole and you will follow the 60 minute bullet rather than the 20000 mAh line.
Less suitable: A saltwater pool, or a listing whose battery figure matches its blue sibling.
Specifications
- Model
- VIVOHOME VH1715 yellow
- Brand
- VIVOHOME
- Price
- ∼£80
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(893)
- Reach
- 90–278 cm
- Runtime
- 60 min
- Mesh
- 180 and 300
- Salt water
- No
- Weight
- 3 kg
- Start
- Fill chamber
- Flow
- 4200 LPH
- Charge
- 1.5 h
- Noise
- 50 dB
Common questions
How far does the pole reach?
The bullet states a telescopic aluminium pole from 90 cm to 278 cm.
Is a saltwater pool in scope?
The bullet says it is not suitable for saltwater pools. The care line on the blue sibling says to dry the charging port; this file does not repeat that line.
Do these 893 reviews stand alone?
The score line is 4.3 from 893. The first 50 UK review texts match the blue VH1715 file and the opening names on the VH1351 page.
Our view
The yellow VIVOHOME VH1869 lists an adjustable aluminium pole to 250 cm, a standard mode and an algae mode, and four 2.6 litre bags including 500 mesh, at about £79.99 and 4.4 kg. The bullet says up to 75 minutes after about 2 hours, 40 W and 4300 LPH, while the capacity attribute prints 72 LPM. Neither flow figure is a lab test. amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 from 102, and the UK texts match the blue VH1869 file. A review says 300 mesh took spa grit, sand, pine needles and hair, and another describes an above-ground 12 ft pool cleaned twice with charge left. The same file says dirt is sucked up and kicked back out, one unit arrived with a broken bottom and a head that does not stay fixed, and a plastic clip broke after two uses. Dead algae is left behind in one review, which sits against the algae-mode bullet. The battery line prints 25000 mAh, which is not a verified pack, and the bullet says it is not suitable for saltwater pools.
Pros
- 500-mesh bag and a stated algae mode
- Up to 75 minutes and a pole to 250 cm
- A review says 300 mesh took spa grit, sand, pine needles and hair
- About £79.99, £10 under the blue sibling
Cons
- Shared reviews with the blue VH1869, 4.3 from 102
- Debris blown back, a broken head, and a clip that failed after two uses
- 4.4 kg, the heaviest listing in this set
- 25000 mAh is not a measured capacity you should plan a day around
Best for: You want the finer bags for spa grit and you can handle 4.4 kg on a pole that stops at 250 cm.
Less suitable: A saltwater pool, or a head you need to stay fixed after the clip failures in this file.
Specifications
- Model
- VIVOHOME VH1869 yellow
- Brand
- VIVOHOME
- Price
- ∼£80
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(102)
- Reach
- Up to 250 cm
- Runtime
- 75 min
- Mesh
- 180, 300, 500
- Salt water
- No
- Weight
- 4.4 kg
- Flow
- 4300 LPH
- Charge
- 2 h
- Noise
- 50 dB
Common questions
What is the algae mode for?
The bullets name a standard mode and an algae cleaning mode for fine algae particles, plus a 500-mesh bag. A review says 300 mesh took spa grit. Another says dead algae was left behind.
Can you use it in salt water?
The bullet says it is not suitable for saltwater pools. A listing question asks the same thing; the bullet is the printed answer.
Are the 102 reviews separate from the blue model?
The score line is 4.3 from 102. The UK review texts in this file match the blue VH1869 file.
Our view
The blue VIVOHOME VH1869 repeats the yellow model’s 250 cm pole, algae mode, 4300 LPH bullet and up to 75 minutes, at about £89.99 and 4.39 kg. The score line is the same 4.3 from 102, and the UK review texts match the yellow file, including 300 mesh on spa grit and a 12 ft above-ground pool cleaned twice with charge remaining. Those texts also describe dirt kicked back into the pool, a unit with a broken bottom, a head that does not stay fixed, and a plastic clip that broke after two uses. One review says dead algae was left behind and the unit cut out. The saltwater bullet says it is not suitable, and a listing question asks the same thing. You pay £10 more than the yellow VH1869 for the same shared review file and the same 25000 mAh line, which the 75 minute bullet does not support as an all-day pack. The capacity attribute still prints 72 LPM beside 4300 LPH.
Pros
- Same 500-mesh set and algae-mode line as the yellow VH1869
- Up to 75 minutes after a stated 2 hour charge
- A review prefers steering into corners where a floor robot kicked sand up
Cons
- About £89.99, the highest price in this set, for a shared 102-review file
- Broken bottom, loose head and a clip that failed after two uses
- Debris and algae blown back in more than one review
- The bullet says it is not suitable for saltwater pools
Best for: You specifically want the blue finish and you accept that the yellow listing is the same tool for £10 less.
Less suitable: A buyer comparing price inside this set, or a saltwater pool.
Specifications
- Model
- VIVOHOME VH1869 blue
- Brand
- VIVOHOME
- Price
- ∼£90
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(102)
- Reach
- Up to 250 cm
- Runtime
- 75 min
- Mesh
- 180, 300, 500
- Salt water
- No
- Weight
- 4.39 kg
- Flow
- 4300 LPH
- Charge
- 2 h
- Noise
- 50 dB
Common questions
How does the runtime compare with the 4200 LPH poles?
This bullet says up to 75 minutes after about 2 hours of charging. The VH1351 and VH1715 bullets say up to 60 minutes after 1.5 hours.
What broke in the shared reviews?
One unit arrived with a broken bottom and a head that does not stay fixed. Another review says a plastic clip broke after two uses. One review says dirt is kicked back into the pool.
Is the flow figure a single number?
The bullet says 4300 LPH. The capacity attribute prints 72 LPM. Both are on the listing. This is not a lab measurement.
Our view
The PoolyPoly 1818 is the best value in this set at about £59.99, with a 79.5 cm body, a 66–141 cm handle and about 60 minutes after a stated 1.5 hour charge. amazon.co.uk shows 4.2 from 303, and the UK texts in this file are separate from the 1814 and 1822 files. Reviewers describe grit, sand and dead bugs in a 10 ft above-ground pool, a steel-frame clean, leaves and algae from a natural swimming pond, and a purchase made because a hosepipe ban ruled out a hose vacuum. The same file says dirt falls straight back into the pool, one unit arrived with no suction and the seller offered a refund, and another arrived with a missing filter mesh and a charger that did not work. The bullet says to submerge the water outlet, and a standard extra handle is not included. At 3 kg it is heavier than the spa wands, and salt water is not stated. The 141 cm handle is the reach you get, which is short of the VIVOHOME poles. Shallow water can be cleaned with the 79.5 cm body alone.
Pros
- About £59.99 with a separate review file, 4.2 from 303
- 79.5 cm body for shallow water without the handle
- Basket plus a finer filter, and about 60 minutes
- UK texts name a 10 ft pool, a steel frame and a hosepipe-ban purchase
Cons
- Dirt falls back into the pool in the UK reviews
- A unit with no suction, a missing mesh and a charger that did not work
- Handle stops at 141 cm
- Salt water is not stated
Best for: A small above-ground pool or spa where about £59.99 matters and you can return a unit that arrives with no suction.
Less suitable: A long pole, salt water, or a bag you need to trust not to dump debris when you lift it.
Specifications
- Model
- PoolyPoly 1818
- Brand
- PoolyPoly
- Price
- ∼£60
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(303)
- Reach
- 79.5 cm + 66–141 cm
- Runtime
- 60 min
- Mesh
- Basket + filter
- Weight
- 3 kg
- Start
- Submerge outlet
- Charge
- 1.5 h
Common questions
Can you clean shallow water without the pole?
The bullet says the body is 79.5 cm, so shallow water can be cleaned without the telescopic handle. The handle is 66–141 cm. A standard handle can be added and is not included.
Do you have to keep it under water?
The bullet says to submerge the water outlet during use. No tools are required for installation.
What failed in the UK reviews?
This file’s UK reviews are separate from 1814 and 1822. The score line is 4.2 from 303. Complaints include dirt falling back, a unit with no suction, a missing mesh and a charger that did not work.
Our view
The orange PoolyPoly 1822 is a 1.5 kg spa vacuum at about £59.99, with a sensor that switches on from about 30 cm and bullets that put the extended length at about 165 cm and 168 cm. Both length lines say it is not suitable for big pools. amazon.co.uk shows 4.2 from 129, and the UK texts match the blue 1814 file. Reviewers describe it starting as soon as it goes into a hot tub, rinsing the mesh under a tap, and a short pass on a jacuzzi or small pool, with three heads and no garden hose. Water left in the chamber can fall back into the pool when you lift it, and one reviewer found the pole short enough to unscrew the handle and add an extension. Some reviews call the suction modest and the body small. Salt water is not stated. The installation attribute says robotic, while the bullets describe a handheld you steer, and the highlight’s 90 minutes matches a bullet of about 1.5 hours after about 2 hours of charging.
Pros
- About £59.99, about 165–168 cm, and a printed line that it is not for big pools
- Sensor from about 30 cm; highlight says 90 minutes
- Three heads at 1.5 kg, and reviewers rinse the mesh under a tap
- Hot-tub and jacuzzi use in the shared reviews
Cons
- Review texts are shared with the blue 1814
- Water in the chamber falls back when you lift it
- One reviewer found the pole short and added an extension
- Salt water is not stated, and the robotic attribute is not a floor robot
Best for: A hot tub, plunge pool or small pool where 168 cm is enough and you will empty the chamber before you lift.
Less suitable: A full-size pool, or water shallower than the stated 30 cm sensor depth.
Specifications
- Model
- PoolyPoly 1822
- Brand
- PoolyPoly
- Price
- ∼£60
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(129)
- Reach
- 165–168 cm
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Mesh
- Three heads
- Weight
- 1.5 kg
- Start
- Sensor, 30 cm
- Charge
- 2 h
Common questions
Will it cover a large pool?
The bullets say the extended length is about 165 cm and 168 cm, and that it is not suitable for big pools.
How does it switch on?
It turns on when the sensor is submerged. The minimum water depth on the bullet is 30 cm. The outlet should be submerged. It is stated to stop when lifted.
What does the installation line mean?
The attribute says robotic. The bullets describe a handheld you steer, with no tools required. Treat the robotic word as the printed attribute, not as a floor robot.
Our view
The blue PoolyPoly 1814 is the lighter twin of the 1822, listed at about £59.99 and 1.4 kg, with a sensor from about 30 cm and an extended length of about 165 cm. The bullet says it is not suitable for big pools, and the highlight says 90 minutes after about 2 hours of charging. amazon.co.uk shows 4.2 from 128, and the UK texts match the orange 1822, including a hot-tub start, sand and small debris in a spa, and a short pole that one reviewer extended by unscrewing the handle. Water still in the chamber can fall back into the pool when you lift the head. Suction is called modest in some reviews, and the body is described as small. Salt water is not stated on the listing. At 100 g under the orange model it is the lightest listing here, with the same shared review file and the same 30 cm depth limit. It stops when you lift it, which only helps if the chamber is already empty.
Pros
- Lightest listing in the set at 1.4 kg and about £59.99
- Sensor on from about 30 cm, and it stops when lifted
- Three heads for sides and stairs
- Shared reviews describe spas, jacuzzis and small pools
Cons
- The same UK texts as the orange 1822
- About 165 cm, and the seller says it is not for big pools
- Chamber water falls back on the lift
- Salt water is not stated
Best for: You want the lightest head for a spa or small pool and you will not stretch it across a large floor.
Less suitable: A big pool, water under about 30 cm, or a saltwater answer you can read on the page.
Specifications
- Model
- PoolyPoly 1814
- Brand
- PoolyPoly
- Price
- ∼£60
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(128)
- Reach
- About 165 cm
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Mesh
- Three heads
- Weight
- 1.4 kg
- Start
- Sensor, 30 cm
- Charge
- 2 h
Common questions
What is the minimum water depth?
The bullet says the sensor switches it on at a minimum water depth of about 30 cm, and that it stops when you lift it out.
How long is a charge?
The bullet says about 2 hours to charge and about 1.5 hours of use. The highlight says 90 minutes.
Are these reviews separate from the orange 1822?
The score line is 4.2 from 128. The UK review texts match the orange 1822 file. One reviewer found the pole short and unscrewed the handle to add an extension.
How we compared
Eight amazon.co.uk listings were scored on 19 October 2026 from the prices, star lines and UK review notes on those pages. This is not a laboratory test. A litre-per-hour line, a milliamp-hour line and a star rating are what the listing states. None of them is a measured flow, a measured battery capacity or a PWTAG result. None of these eight prints IPX8. The four weights below sum to 100. The highest score is the top pick. Best value is the about £59.99 listing whose UK review texts are not shared with another ASIN in this set.
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Amazon evidence
35%Stars contribute the amazon.co.uk rating divided by 5, then multiplied by 18. A volume band adds points from 50 reviews upward. Shared UK texts with another ASIN in this set, or a spec block that prints a different ASIN, reduce the score.
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Listing fit
35%Points cover stated reach, mesh, a salt-water line, a runtime bullet that does not clash with the milliamp-hour line, and a care or start line on the listing. A 20000 mAh or 25000 mAh figure beside a 60 or 75 minute bullet scores less.
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Review outcome
15%A file with UK review text starts higher. Shared texts, and a repeated fault such as an overheating shutdown, debris blown back, or dirt falling out, reduce it. A review that names a job matching the listing adds a little.
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Value
15%The longest pole at about £79.83, with the milliamp line beside the minute bullet, and the about £59.99 listing with the only separate review file, score highest on price. The about £89.99 colour of a shared file scores lowest.
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Cordless pool vacuum buying guide
A cordless pool vacuum in this comparison is a rechargeable handheld, not a robot and not a hose jet. The eight amazon.co.uk listings run from about £59.99 to about £89.99 on 19 October 2026. Start with reach, then mesh and the salt-water line, then the printed minutes. Star lines on colour pairs are often one shared file. None of these scores is a lab test.
What is a cordless pool vacuum?
A cordless pool vacuum here is a rechargeable handheld you steer so a small pump can pull leaves and grit into a mesh bag. UK shoppers on amazon.co.uk in this set are mostly maintaining an above-ground pool, a hot tub, or a small pond, and they want to avoid a garden-hose jet. Two shapes were kept. Pole handhelds are the VIVOHOME VH1351, VH1715 and VH1869: longer aluminium poles, four rinseable bags, and a stated check valve.
Best for
- Above-ground owners who will walk the floor and want to skip a garden hose
- Hot-tub owners who need a short head and will treat “not for big pools” as a limit
Not ideal for
- A saltwater pool, or a buyer who needs a filter pump
- Hands-free floor coverage, which is a robot rather than a steered vacuum
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Running the head in air or water that is too shallow
Submerge the outlet or suction fails. The 1814 and 1822 sense water from about 30 cm. The 1818 bullet says to submerge the water outlet. A dry start is a common reason a new unit seems to have no suction.
- 2
Lifting a full head over the pool
Switch off before you lift. Water left in the chamber can fall back into the pool, and UK texts on the 1818 say dirt falls straight back. Empty the chamber first. Do not leave a stopped head in the water.
- 3
Buying the wrong mesh, reach or water
180 mesh lets sand through in a shared VIVOHOME review. A 165–168 cm model the seller says is not for big pools will not grow. Every VIVOHOME bullet rules out saltwater pools. Charge a dry port indoors, and do not treat the bag as a filter pump.
What to weigh up
Reach
HighReach is the first split in this set. The VIVOHOME VH1351 pole is stated from 90 cm to 213 cm. The VH1715, blue and yellow, is stated from 90 cm to 278 cm, which is the longest pole kept. The VH1869 stops at 250 cm. The PoolyPoly 1814 is about 165 cm, and the 1822 prints both about 165 cm and about 168 cm. Both of those short poles carry a seller line that they are not for big pools.
Mesh and salt water
HighMesh and the salt-water line decide what the bag is allowed to catch. On the VH1351 and both VH1715 colours the bullets list three 180-mesh bags and one 300-mesh bag. 180 mesh is the coarse bag. 300 mesh is finer. A shared VIVOHOME review says 180 mesh lets sand through, so the 300-mesh bag is the one to fit for finer grit. The VH1869 lists 180, 300 and 500 mesh, plus a standard mode and an algae mode. A review says 300 mesh took spa grit, sand, pine needles and hair.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Hot tub or small pool
You need a short, light head. Treat the seller line “not for big pools” as a real limit. The 1814 is 1.4 kg, about 165 cm, with a sensor from about 30 cm. The reviews are shared with the orange 1822.
Floor price with its own reviews
You want about £59.99 and a review file that is not copied from another ASIN in this set. The 1818 is 4.2 from 303. Dirt falling back, a missing mesh and a dead charger are in those texts. The handle stops at 141 cm.
Common questions about cordless pool vacuums
What is a cordless pool vacuum?
A cordless pool vacuum here is a rechargeable handheld you steer so a small pump pulls leaves and grit into a mesh bag. The eight amazon.co.uk listings are VIVOHOME poles and shorter PoolyPoly bodies, about £59.99 to £89.99 on 19 October 2026. A robot that drives the floor is a different tool. See the robotic pool cleaner comparison if you want hands-free coverage. This page did not test robots or hose jets.
How much does a cordless pool vacuum cost?
On these shelves the short PoolyPoly bodies are about £59.99. The pole models run from about £74.99 for the VH1351 to about £79.83 for the blue VH1715, about £79.99 for the yellow VH1715 and the yellow VH1869, and about £89.99 for the blue VH1869. The same amazon.co.uk node also lists other vacuums outside this table, from a Bestway around £48 to a Pool Shark Pro at £282.29. Those prices are context, not scores.
Can you use a cordless pool vacuum in a saltwater pool?
No VIVOHOME bullet in this set allows salt water. Each one says the vacuum is not suitable for saltwater pools. Salt water is not stated on the PoolyPoly 1814, 1822 or 1818 pages, so those listings are not a yes either. None of the eight prints IPX8. Do not treat a missing line as a salt-safe claim.
Which cordless pool vacuum is the top pick?
The top pick is the blue VIVOHOME VH1715, about £79.83, with a 90–278 cm pole, a 2000 mAh line beside a 60 minute bullet, and a care line that says to dry the charging port. amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 from 893, shared with the yellow sibling, so that is one review file. The best value is the PoolyPoly 1818 at about £59.99, 4.2 from 303, the only separate review file at that price. This is not a laboratory ranking.
Should you trust the 20000 mAh line?
Quote the minutes, not the milliamp-hour attribute. The yellow VH1715 prints 20000 mAh beside a 60 minute bullet, while the blue sibling prints 2000 mAh. The VH1869 pages print 25000 mAh beside up to 75 minutes. The shared reviews talk about minutes, not those milliamp figures. A 20000 mAh or 25000 mAh line is not a verified pack and not an all-day runtime.
How do you start a cordless pool vacuum?
Submerge the outlet or suction fails. The PoolyPoly 1814 and 1822 switch on when the sensor is under water, from about 30 cm, and they are stated to stop when lifted. The 1818 bullet says to submerge the water outlet. On the VIVOHOME poles, a review says to fill the chamber before you switch on. Switch off before you lift a full head, or chamber water can fall back into the pool.
What should you check on the charger?
UK mains are 230 V. The charger plug should be BS 1363. The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 apply to the mains charger, not to an 18 V wet head. Use the original charger and a UK 3-pin plug. A travel adaptor is not a fix. Charge indoors with a dry port. Stop and use the retailer if the charger is hot, the plug is not BS 1363, or the lithium pack is swollen.
Why do the colour pairs share the same reviews?
The yellow and blue VH1715 pages share UK review texts, about 893 ratings at 4.3. The VH1869 colours share texts, 102 ratings at 4.3. The PoolyPoly 1814 and 1822 share texts, 128 and 129 ratings at 4.2. The VH1351 page is 4.4 from 894 and its spec block prints a different ASIN. Only the 1818 file stands apart. A second colour is not a second sample.
Our verdict
The blue VIVOHOME VH1715 is the top pick in this set, at about £79.83, for a 90–278 cm pole, a 2000 mAh line beside 60 minutes, and a dry-port care line. The 4.3 from 893 is shared with the yellow sibling, so it is one review file. The best value is the PoolyPoly 1818 at about £59.99. It has the floor price and the only separate review file, 4.2 from 303. Those texts still include dirt falling back, a missing mesh and a charger that did not work. The about £74.99 VH1351 is not best value: its spec block prints another ASIN and the opening reviews match the longer pole.
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PoolyPoly 1818
Floor price of about £59.99 with the only separate review file in this set, 4.2 from 303.
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Updated: October 2026
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Sources
Public UK sources for the charger, the plug and your rights if a unit is faulty. Listing prices, stars and review counts are from amazon.co.uk on 19 October 2026.
- amazon.co.uk best sellers, Handheld Pool Vacuums (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- amazon.co.uk listings for the eight ASINs in this comparison (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- OPSS product safety report, lithium-ion battery charger (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Electrical Safety First, chargers and UK plugs (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- GOV.UK, refunds and the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Intex ZR100 English manual (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Sharkswell cordless pool vacuum listing, price context only (retrieved 19 October 2026)
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