Bestway Flowclear AquaGlide vs WYBOT A1

Last updated: October 21, 2026

The WYBOT A1 is the better robotic pool cleaner overall, rated 3.2 to 2.9. The WYBOT A1 leads on pool size. The Bestway Flowclear AquaGlide costs $19.97 less ($150 vs $169.97).

Bestway Flowclear AquaGlide vs WYBOT A1

Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every cordless robotic pool cleaner; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightWYBOT A1Bestway Flowclear AquaGlide
Overall rating3.2/52.9/5
Value 25%100 $170100 $150
Cleaning 25%20 Floor only20 Floor only
Navigation 15%50 navigation not published (neutral score used)10 Random
Warranty 15%0 1-year warranty50 warranty not published (neutral score used)
Pool size 10%86 pools up to 1,080 sq ft0 pools up to 220 sq ft
Features 10%33 1 of 3; no app control, easy pickup0 0 of 2; no app control, easy pickup

Specifications

WYBOT A1Bestway Flowclear AquaGlide
Pool
Pool size (rated)Up to 1,076 sq ft (100 m²)Up to 215 sq ft (20 m²), 16 ft long
Pool typesIn-ground and above-groundIn-ground and above-ground
Max depth8.2 ft-
Cleaning
CleansFloor onlyFloor only
Surface skimmingNoNo
Filter180 µm filter plus ultra-fine cotton foamFilter traps (0.58 gal)
Filter capacity-2.2 L
Water flow2,140 gal/h-
Power
PowerCordless (battery)Cordless (battery)
Battery63 Wh, 2,600 mAh-
Run timeUp to 2 h 10 minUp to 40 min
Charge time2 h 30 min6 h
ChargingCable-
Navigation & app
Navigation-Random
AppNoNo
SchedulingYes-
RetrievalParks at the pool edge for pickupRetrieve with the included floating hook kit
Build
Water resistanceIPX8-
Weight7.7 lb (3.5 kg)-
Warranty1 year-