Our verdict
Pick the Zodiac MX8 Suction Pool Cleaner if you'll lift it in and out of the pool often. Pick the Pentair Kreepy Krauly Suction Pool Cleaner if you prefer Pentair's support and parts and its stated figures suit your pool.
The central trade-off
Weight. Zodiac MX8 Suction Pool Cleaner: 16 ounces; Pentair Kreepy Krauly Suction Pool Cleaner: 12.9 pounds.
Warranty. The Zodiac MX8 Suction Pool Cleaner states 1 Year; the other's listing doesn't.
Pool type. Zodiac MX8 Suction Pool Cleaner: In-Ground; Pentair Kreepy Krauly Suction Pool Cleaner: Above Ground.
Side by side
| Specification | Zodiac MX8 Suction Pool Cleaner | Pentair Kreepy Krauly Suction Pool Cleaner |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| Pool type | In-Ground | Above Ground |
| Cleans (maker) | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| Run time | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| Cable | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| Hose | 36 ft | 360 inches |
| Navigation | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| Charge time | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| Weight | 16 ounces | 12.9 lb |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Not stated by the maker |
Values are the makers' published specifications. "Not stated" means the maker doesn't publish it.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Zodiac MX8 Suction Pool Cleaner if
- You'll lift it in and out of the pool often
Choose the Pentair Kreepy Krauly Suction Pool Cleaner if
- You prefer Pentair's support and parts
- Its stated figures suit your pool