The 7 Best Pool Robots – Guidebook

Summer, sun, pool. For many families, the pool is indispensable in the warm months. However, it must be cleaned regularly for a great bathing experience. Depending on the size, this can be very time-consuming, which is why pool robots are helpful. They clean your pool for you – all you have to do is turn them on. Find out here what to look for when buying a pool robot and what criteria you can use to recognize good pool robots.

We have not only compiled a checklist with the most important criteria for pool robots, but also many product recommendations for you.

Checklist For Pool Robots

Types
  • For smaller pools up to about 20 m² floor area, a semi-automatic pool robot without a motor is suitable. It does not require a power connection and is quieter than a motor-driven specimen. You connect it to the skimmer or pool filter system and the water pressure provides the drive. The robot’s hose and the filter system must be compatible.
  • A fully automatic pool robot is a good choice for pools with a footprint of 20 m² or more. Battery-powered as well as wired robots are available. Due to an integrated filter system, this specimen works independently of the pool pump.
Cleaning
  • In the case of a semi-automatic pool robot, the cleaning performance depends on the pool pump. This should therefore provide a pumping capacity of at least 6,000 liters per hour for adequate cleaning.
  • Depending on the model, a fully automatic pool robot with integrated filter system enables a filter capacity of 15 m³ of water per hour. It is therefore also suitable for larger pools with a floor area of 50 m² or more.
  • The running time varies depending on the manufacturer and model and can be around 1.5 to 3 hours. Experience shows that on average a running time of around 2 hours is ideal.
  • With a battery-operated pool robot, the runtime depends largely on the battery charge. This can varybetween 1 and 4 hours.
  • A semi-automatic robot cleans only the bottom of the pool.
  • Mostly you clean with a fully automatic device in addition to the pool floor also the walls and the water line. In many cases, you can also select different cleaning programs.
Equipment
  • In order for your pool robot to be able to clean the entire pool without any problems, a sufficient cable or hose length is important. Depending on the size of the pool, this should be at least 10 to 15 meters.
  • Some manufacturers additionally offer filter nets in different degrees of fineness from about 60 to 200 microns filter sharpness, with which you can individually adjust the filter performance.
  • Fully automatic robots often come with additional features such as remote control, app control or navigation technology.

Here you can find the top 7 most popular pool robots.

Tip: You can find the best pool accessories in our The Most Important Pool Accessories – Guide.

The Best Sellers Of Pool Robots

We have compiled the most popular pool robots for you in this bestseller list.

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1 Dolphin Premier Robotic Pool Cleaner (2023 Model) with Multimedia, Oversized Leaf Bag, Standard & Ultrafine Filters, Weekly Timer, Waterline Cleaning & More — for In-ground Swimming Pools up to 50ft Dolphin Premier Robotic Pool Cleaner (2023 Model) with Multimedia, Oversized Leaf Bag, Standard &...
2 WYBOT Innovative Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner with APP, Wall Climbing Pool Vacuum with Strong Suction, Intelligent Path Planning, Lasts 110Mins, Quick Charge, Ideal for Above/In-ground Pools WYBOT Innovative Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner with APP, Wall Climbing Pool Vacuum with Strong...
3 Renewed Aiper Seagull SE Cordless Pool Vacuum Robot, Ideal for Above Pools up to 850 Sq.Ft, Lasts 90 Mins, LED Indicator - White Renewed Aiper Seagull SE Cordless Pool Vacuum Robot, Ideal for Above Pools up to 850 Sq.Ft, Lasts 90...
4 FIILPOW Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner, Auto-Dock, Automatic Pool Robot Vacuum with 90 Mins Running Time, Rechargeable, Lightweight Ideal for Above-Ground Pools Up to 800 Sq.ft, Green FIILPOW Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner, Auto-Dock, Automatic Pool Robot Vacuum with 90 Mins Running...
5 AIPER Cordless Pool Cleaner Robot, Ideal for Above Ground Pools up to 1300 Sq.ft, Dual Motors, LED Indicator, Self-Parking, Lasts up to 110 Mins - Seagull Plus AIPER Cordless Pool Cleaner Robot, Ideal for Above Ground Pools up to 1300 Sq.ft, Dual Motors, LED...
6 WYBOT Wall Climbing Robotic Pool Cleaner with APP Mode, Excellent Suction Power, Smart Navigation Technology, 9200mAH Large Battery, LED Indicator, Automatic Pool Vacuum for Inground Pools WYBOT Wall Climbing Robotic Pool Cleaner with APP Mode, Excellent Suction Power, Smart Navigation...
7 Ariel Solar Breeze Automatic Robot Pool Cleaner - New 2023 Model - Solar Powered Pool Skimmer with Easy to Empty Filter Tray & Integrated Smart Technology with Obstacle Avoidance & Cordless Design Ariel Solar Breeze Automatic Robot Pool Cleaner - New 2023 Model - Solar Powered Pool Skimmer with...
8 2023 Upgraded-POOLPURE Cordless Pool Vacuum, Robotic Pool Cleaner with Dual-Motor, Strong Suction, Lasts 120Mins, Automatic Cleaner Ideal for Above/In-Ground Flat Pools up to 40 Feet 2023 Upgraded-POOLPURE Cordless Pool Vacuum, Robotic Pool Cleaner with Dual-Motor, Strong Suction,...
9 degrii Zima Pro Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner Robot - Wall Climbing,Waterline Clean,Smart Mapping Pool Water Vacuum Cleaner with 180 µm Filter,Intelligent APP Control - All Type Pools degrii Zima Pro Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner Robot - Wall Climbing,Waterline Clean,Smart Mapping...
10 TINKLE WELL Pool Cleaner Robot-Cordless Swimming Pool Vacuum w/Dual-Motor, Self-Parking Tech, Lightweight, Perfect for Above-Ground/In-Ground Flat Pools up to 40FT (Lasts 60Mins) TINKLE WELL Pool Cleaner Robot-Cordless Swimming Pool Vacuum w/Dual-Motor, Self-Parking Tech,...
11 SereneLife Robotic Pool Cleaner,  Automatic Pool Vacuum for Inground Pools with 4500 GPH Suction from Twin Motors and Brushes | 2 Filters and Tangle-Free Cable Cleans 50 Ft Pools with 3 Timed Cycles SereneLife Robotic Pool Cleaner,  Automatic Pool Vacuum for Inground Pools with 4500 GPH Suction...
12 Bestway Flowclear AquaGlide Automatic Pool Cleaning Robot | Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Features Cordless, Rechargeable Battery | Designed for Flat-Bottom Above Ground and Inground Swimming Pools Bestway Flowclear AquaGlide Automatic Pool Cleaning Robot | Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Features...
13 WYBOT High-end Cordless Wall Climbing Robotic Pool Cleaner with APP Mode, Smart Mapping Tech, Lasts 180mins, Automatic Pool Vacuum Robot with Powerful Suction, Fast Charging Fit for Inground Pools WYBOT High-end Cordless Wall Climbing Robotic Pool Cleaner with APP Mode, Smart Mapping Tech, Lasts...
14 WYBOT Futuristic Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner, Lasts 130Mins, Dirt Detect Technology 3.0, Pool Vacuum for Above/In Ground Pools, Strong Suction, LED Indicator, Ideal for Pools Up to 1300 Sq.ft WYBOT Futuristic Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner, Lasts 130Mins, Dirt Detect Technology 3.0, Pool...
15 WYBOT The First Wall Climbing Robotic Pool Cleaner with APP, Excellent Suction Power, Smart Navigation Technology, 9200mAH Large Battery, LED Indicator, Automatic Pool Vacuum for Inground Pools WYBOT The First Wall Climbing Robotic Pool Cleaner with APP, Excellent Suction Power, Smart...
16 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner for Above Ground Pool - Automatic Swimming Pool Robot - 2-Motor Powerful Cleaning Vacuum Robots - Rechargeable Robotic Pool Cleaners for Inground Pools Up to 500 Sq.Ft. Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner for Above Ground Pool - Automatic Swimming Pool Robot - 2-Motor...
17 WYBOT The First Wall Climbing Robotic Pool Cleaner with APP, Excellent Suction Power, Smart Navigation Technology, 15000mAH Large Battery, LED Indicator, Automatic Pool Vacuum for Inground Pools WYBOT The First Wall Climbing Robotic Pool Cleaner with APP, Excellent Suction Power, Smart...
18 SereneLife - Automatic Robot Pool Cleaner, Pool Cleaning Robot with Three Motors, Wall Climbing, Cleans up to 50ft, Traps and Locks in All Sorts of Dirt and Debris SereneLife - Automatic Robot Pool Cleaner, Pool Cleaning Robot with Three Motors, Wall Climbing,...
19 WYBOT High-end Cordless Wall Climbing Robotic Pool Cleaner with APP Mode, Smart Mapping Tech, Lasts 180mins, Automatic Pool Vacuum Robot with Powerful Suction, Fast Charging Fit for Inground Pools WYBOT High-end Cordless Wall Climbing Robotic Pool Cleaner with APP Mode, Smart Mapping Tech, Lasts...
20 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner, Automatic Pool Vacuum with 60-90 Mins Working Time, Rechargeable Battery, IPX8 Waterproof for Above/In-Ground Swimming Pools Up to 861 Sq Ft Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner, Automatic Pool Vacuum with 60-90 Mins Working Time, Rechargeable...

Tip: You can find many great chlorine tablets for your pool in our The 7 best chlorine tablets for the pool – guide.

Current Offers For Pool Robot

Here you will find a selection of current offers for pool robots.

FAQ About Pool Robots

How does a pool robot work?

The operation of a pool robot can be compared to that of a vacuum cleaner. That is why it is synonymously called a pool vacuum cleaner. A pool robot has a filter and an integrated pump. With a cleaning brush, impurities are loosened from the bottom and sucked up directly. This removes the dirt from the walls and from the water.

How often to use pool robot?

How often you should use the pool robot depends on your other cleaning routine. If you regularly use chlorine, flocculants and anti-algae agents, the water will be cleaner than if you use nothing of the sort. Depending on this, you can then turn on the robot about once a month. Also keep in mind that you have to clean the pool robot yourself.

Does a pool robot clean stairs?

There are models that can also clean the stairs and the walls of your pool. In our product recommendations you will find models that offer exactly that. This saves you the cleaning of these levels and the investment in the pool robot only pays off even more.

How much does a pool robot cost?

Pool robots are quite expensive. They usually cost between 900 and 2000 euros. Therefore, it is even more important that you are aware of what you expect from the device before buying. In our checklist you will find all the important criteria listed.

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