Ecovacs Ultramarine P1
#21 in CordlessFull review
A sensible first robot for mid-size pools whose owners want fine filtration and app scheduling for about $500. Ecovacs says it’s for daily upkeep, not heavy-duty cleaning.
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The Ecovacs Ultramarine P1 is the better robotic pool cleaner overall, rated 4.0 to 2.8. The Ecovacs Ultramarine P1 leads on cleaning. The Ecovacs Ultramarine P1 costs $49.01 less ($499.99 vs $549).
Polaris Pixel
#41 in CordlessFull review
A cordless floor cleaner for above-ground and small simple in-ground pools.
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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?
- Choose the Ecovacs Ultramarine P1 for cleaning (Floor, walls and waterline vs Floor only).
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 weight | Ecovacs Ultramarine P1 | Polaris Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 70 $500 | 66 $549 |
| Cleaning 25% | 85 Floor, walls and waterline | 20 Floor only |
| Navigation 15% | 50 Gyroscope | 50 navigation not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 2-year warranty |
| Pool size 10% | 100 pools up to 1,940 sq ft | 17 pools up to 30 ft long (about 450 sq ft) |
| Features 10% | 67 2 of 3; no easy pickup | 0 0 of 4; no app control, scheduling, easy pickup, caddy |
Specifications
| Ecovacs Ultramarine P1 | Polaris Pixel | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 1,937 sq ft (180 m²) | Up to 30 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground | Above-ground and in-ground |
| Surfaces | Fiberglass, pebble | All surfaces |
| Max depth | 9.8 ft | - |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline | Floor only |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Filter | Dual-layer filter (180 µm mesh + 3 µm ultra-fine) | 2 L canister, transparent lid |
| Filter capacity | - | 2 L |
| Water flow | 4,800 gal/h | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Cordless (battery) | Cordless (battery) |
| Battery | 4,600 mAh, 24 V | - |
| Run time | Up to 3 h | Up to 1 h 30 min |
| Charge time | 4 h | 3 h |
| Charging | Cable | Cable |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | Gyroscope | - |
| App | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | - |
| Scheduling | Yes | No |
| Retrieval | Stops near the pool edge when done (hook included) | Waits at the wall for pickup with a pole hook |
| Caddy included | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Water resistance | IP68 | - |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |
| Released | 2026 | - |