Polaris 9650iQ Sport vs WYBOT M1
Side-by-side comparison of Polaris 9650iQ Sport (Polaris) and WYBOT M1 (WYBOT) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Polaris 9650iQ SportUnited States
- WYBOT M1China
Year First Available
- Polaris 9650iQ Sport2025
- WYBOT M1—
Verified Deployments
- Polaris 9650iQ Sport0 Deployments
- WYBOT M10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Polaris 9650iQ Sport$1,599 USD
- WYBOT M1$900 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Polaris 9650iQ Sport—
- WYBOT M15.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Polaris 9650iQ SportACTIVE
- WYBOT M1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
IP Rating
- Polaris 9650iQ Sport—
- WYBOT M1IPX8
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $1,599 USD | $900 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 5.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IPX8 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, Autonomy Level
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Polaris 9650iQ Sport | WYBOT M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $1,599 | $900 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $248,401 | $249,100 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +15535% | +27678% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Polaris 9650iQ Sport and WYBOT M1?
Polaris 9650iQ Sport is made by Polaris, based in US. WYBOT M1 is made by WYBOT, based in CN.
How much does Polaris 9650iQ Sport cost compared to WYBOT M1?
Polaris 9650iQ Sport is listed at $1,599. WYBOT M1 is listed at $900.
How do Polaris 9650iQ Sport and WYBOT M1 compare on the Robo Index?
Polaris 9650iQ Sport grades BBB on the Robo Index. WYBOT M1 grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Polaris 9650iQ Sport and WYBOT M1 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Pool Cleaning on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Polaris 9650iQ Sport and WYBOT M1?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss.
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About this comparison
Polaris 9650iQ Sport vs WYBOT M1 compares two robots in the pool-cleaning category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.