Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Robot Pool Cleaners (2026)
The cheapest robot pool cleaners is Betta SE Plus at $499.9. Best by the numbers — Betta SE Plus (lowest price), WYBOT C1 (newest). This page compares 11 robot pool cleaners across 7 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
11 robot pool cleaners compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Betta SE Plus at $499.9 (Regular MSRP per bettabot.com; on sale at $389.90).
- Typical price: from $499.90, median $1499, up to $2999 — across 11 priced.
- Tracked: 11 products across 7 brands, current through 2026-06-19.
- Compared on: drive, cleaning coverage, navigation, filter type, cycle options, suitable pool size ft.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Betta SE Plus ($499.9)
- Newest: WYBOT C1 (2024-04-01)
Comparison
| # | Robot Pool Cleaner | Price | drive | cleaning coverage | navigation | filter type | cycle options | suitable pool size ft | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Betta SE Plus | $499.9 | cordless_robotic | surface | Ultrasonic radar obstacle detection | 200 μm fine-mesh debris basket | Continuous 24/7; wireless remote mode control | up to 40 ft x 60 ft (2400 sq ft) | bettabot.com |
| 2 | WYBOT C1 | $569.99 | cordless_robotic | floor_walls_waterline | S-path and N-path smart navigation with gyroscope | 180 μm ultra-fine cartridge | 5 modes: Full/Floor/Wall/Wall-then-Floor/Eco Floor; up to 4 scheduled cleans/week | up to 1615 sq ft | wybotpool.com |
| 3 | Aiper Scuba S1 | $699 | cordless_robotic | floor_walls_waterline | WavePath 2.0 | 180 μm Fine Filter + 3 μm MicroMesh Ultra-fine Filter | 45 min, 60 min, 90 min; Floor/Wall/Auto/Eco modes | up to 1600 sq ft / 50 ft length | aiper.com |
| 4 | Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus w/Wi-Fi | $849 | robotic | floor_walls | CleverClean with Wi-Fi (MyDolphin Plus app) | Ultra-Fine cartridge | 2 hr | up to 40 ft | maytronics.com |
| 5 | Aiper Seagull Pro | $899.99 | cordless_robotic | floor_walls_waterline | WavePath Navigation Technology | Fine mesh filter basket | Floor Mode, Wall Mode, Auto Mode | up to 1600 sq ft | aiper.com |
| 6 | Dolphin Explorer E40 | $1499 | robotic | floor_walls_waterline | Wi-Fi (MyDolphin Plus app) | Fine cartridge (ultra-fine optional) | 1.5 hr, 2.5 hr | up to 50 ft | maytronics.com |
| 7 | Polaris VRX iQ+ | $1649 | robotic | floor_walls | Sensor Nav System with SMART Cycle adaptive mapping; iAquaLink app | 5 L illuminated canister | SMART Cycle, Quick Clean, Deep Clean, Waterline Only, Custom | up to 60 ft | polarispool.com |
| 8 | Pentair Prowler 930W | $1699 | robotic | floor_walls_waterline | Self-programming scan; Wi-Fi via Pentair Pool app | Ultra-fine basket + rough basket liner (top-access dual set) | 1 hr, 2 hr; Fast Clean, Standard, Spot Clean | up to 50 ft | pentair.com |
| 9 | Beatbot AquaSense Pro | $2199 | cordless_robotic | floor_walls_waterline | CleverNav with SonicSense Ultrasonic AI Pool Mapping | Dual polyester (250 μm + 150 μm), 3.7 L basket | Quick, Standard, Pro, ECO, Custom | up to 3229 sq ft | beatbot.com |
| 10 | Dolphin Premier | $2499 | robotic | floor_walls_waterline | CleverClean (microprocessor-controlled, SmartNav) | Multi-media (Multi-Layer kit: leaf bag, fine + ultra-fine cartridges) | 3 hr | up to 50 ft | maytronics.com |
| 11 | Dolphin Sigma | $2999 | robotic | floor_walls_waterline | SmartNav 3.0 with gyroscope, Wi-Fi (MyDolphin Plus app) | Top-load NanoFilter (2 micron) | 2.5 hr | up to 50 ft | maytronics.com |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest robot pool cleaners?
Betta SE Plus is the cheapest at $499.9 (Regular MSRP per bettabot.com; on sale at $389.90), as of 2026-06-19.
How much does robot pool cleaners cost?
Across the 11 robot pool cleaners with a published price, the median is $1499, ranging from $499.90 to $2999, as of 2026-06-19.
Which robot pool cleaners is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Betta SE Plus ($499.9). Newest: WYBOT C1 (2024-04-01).
How many robot pool cleaners are compared here?
11 robot pool cleaners across 7 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-19.
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How we compiled this
Dataset covers 11 robotic/cordless pool cleaner models. NOTE: the requested roster mentioned an Aquabot Pool Rover, but no Aquabot model could be independently verified for a current US listing/config, so none is included (the original draft claimed to include it but never actually did). Primary sources are manufacturer product pages (maytronics.com, beatbot.com, aiper.com, bettabot.com, polarispool.com, pentair.com, wybotpool.com) and major US retailers (poolbots.com, eztestpools.com); secondary corroboration via Amazon listings, CPSC/CES press releases, and specialist review sites (PCWorld). priceUsd reflects published US MSRP or current manufacturer/retailer listed price as a number (no promotions or coupons applied); a boolean true/false indicates yes/no features; pool-size strings carry ft or sq ft units. All prices and headline specs re-verified on 2026-06-19 against manufacturer pages where available. accessedAt 2026-06-19.
Last verified 2026-06-19. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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