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.
Price checked October 21, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
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| Pool | |
|---|---|
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 1,937 sq ft (180 m²) |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground |
| Surfaces | Fiberglass, pebble |
| Max depth | 9.8 ft |
| Cleaning | |
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline |
| Surface skimming | No |
| Filter | Dual-layer filter (180 µm mesh + 3 µm ultra-fine) |
| Water flow | 4,800 gal/h |
| Power | |
| Power | Cordless (battery) |
| Battery | 4,600 mAh, 24 V |
| Run time | Up to 3 h |
| Charge time | 4 h |
| Charging | Cable |
| Navigation & app | |
| Navigation | Gyroscope |
| App | Yes |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
| Scheduling | Yes |
| Retrieval | Stops near the pool edge when done (hook included) |
| Build | |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| Released | 2026 |
A light, mid-priced robot for small-to-mid-size in-ground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. For a little more, the Scuba V3 adds AI debris detection and a wireless dock.
Amazon $699.99 Aiper $649.99A lightweight floor-and-wall robot for small in-ground pools, priced a little above the B1. Buy it only if the Amazon price beats the B1.
Amazon $379.99A step up from the C1 for larger in-ground pools and finer debris. Expect to recharge between scheduled cleanings.
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