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Aiper Seagull SE vs. Zodiac Vortex GV 5220 compared
Robotic Pool Cleaner
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
7272Solide
7171Solide
Value for money
84Excellent
54Okay
Best price
€179.00
€715.00€810.99−12 %
Price advantage
€536.00 cheaper
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Offers
1 shop
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 23 of 45
Rank 26 of 45
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Aiper Seagull SEOverall rating 72Zodiac Vortex GV 5220Overall rating 71
Aiper Seagull SEZodiac Vortex GV 5220
Cleaning results75/10076/100
Navigation & reliability57/10062/100
Runtime & endurance67/10076/100
Handling & maintenance73/10075/100
App & build quality50/10060/100
Cleaning results
75
76
Navigation & reliability
57
62
Runtime & endurance
67
76
Handling & maintenance
73
75
App & build quality
50
60
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Model
Seagull SE
Vortex GV 5220
Cleaning coverageAreas the robot cleans according to the manufacturer – only with walls and waterline is no dirt ring left; top models also skim leaves from the surface, pure skimmers clean only the surface
Floor
FloorWallsWaterline
Max. pool areaLargest pool area according to the manufacturer in m² – some manufacturers state only the pool length instead
79 m² (850 sq ft)
72 m² (775 sq ft)
Power supplyBattery or floating cable according to the manufacturer – battery robots don’t get tangled, corded robots run without a break
Battery (cordless)
Cable
Suitable forPool types the manufacturer approves the robot for
Above-ground poolIn-ground pool
NavigationHow the robot moves according to the manufacturer – systematic navigation and mapping cover the pool faster and more completely
Random
Random
Battery lifeRuntime per charge in the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
90 min
Cleaning
ChassisHow the robot moves according to the manufacturer – tracks climb walls and steps and roll over liner folds, wheels and rollers get stuck on edges more easily; propellers drive floating skimmers
Wheels or rollers
Wheels or rollers
Brush typeType of main brushes according to the manufacturer – PVC, nylon and plastic brushes count as bristles, PVA is the absorbent foam roller that also grips smooth tiles; a "combined brush" usually means bristles plus PVA
Bristles
Saltwater compatibleThe manufacturer explicitly approves the robot for saltwater pools – if not stated, the field stays empty
Yes
Flow rateVolume of water the pump draws through the filter per hour according to the manufacturer, in m³/h – a higher flow rate also picks up heavy debris
5 m³/h
Cleaning programsCleaning programmes according to the manufacturer – "Smart", "Auto" or "Standard" is the full clean of floor and walls, "Quick" or "Turbo" the quick programme, "Enhanced" or "Ultra" the intensive programme; a quick programme is enough for the daily round
Floor only
Floor onlyFloor and walls
Suitable pool surfacesPool surfaces the manufacturer approves the robot for – "pebble" and pebble plaster count as concrete, "vinyl" and "liner" as liner, fibreglass and GRP as polyester
Vinyl linerTilesConcrete
Program durationDuration of the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
90 min
90 min
Filter & maintenance
Filter typeType of debris container according to the manufacturer
Filter basket
Cartridge
Filter capacityFilter capacity according to the manufacturer in liters
5 l (1.3 gal)
Full filter indicatorSignals a full filter on the robot or in the app, according to the manufacturer
No
Yes
Filter finenessFineness of the finest included filter according to the manufacturer in microns – the smaller the number, the finer the filter, but it clogs faster
100 µm
Battery & cable
Charging timeCharging time from empty to full according to the manufacturer in minutes
150 min
ChargingHow the battery is charged according to the manufacturer – with a plug on the device the socket must be dry; a dock sometimes also rinses the filter but then needs a water connection
Charging cable on the device
Cable lengthLength of the floating cable according to the manufacturer in m – it must reach from the power adapter to the farthest corner
18 m (59 ft)
Controls
Obstacle detectionHow the robot detects walls, steps and obstacles according to the manufacturer – with ultrasound, laser or camera before it bumps into them; "ultrasonic radar" and "sonar" are ultrasound, 3D ToF and point laser are laser/ToF
Contact (wall and bump)
Remote controlA remote control is included, according to the manufacturer
No
ScheduleCleaning can be repeated on a schedule, according to the manufacturer
No
App controlCan be controlled via app, not just by remote, according to the manufacturer
No
RetrievalHow the robot is ready for removal after cleaning according to the manufacturer – without a retrieval aid it stays on the bottom and has to be fished out with a hook
Parks at the pool edge
Dimensions & weight
WeightWeight of the robot according to the manufacturer in kg, without water and without the cart – matters when lifting it out
3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
10.2 kg (22 lb)
Water depth up toMaximum water depth the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
3 m (9.8 ft)
4 m (13 ft)
Pool length up toMaximum pool length the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
12 m (39 ft)
12 m (39 ft)
Transport cart includedA cart for storing and moving the robot is included, according to the manufacturer
No
Yes
DimensionsExternal dimensions according to the manufacturer in cm (W × D × H)
34 × 34 × 18 cm (13 × 13 × 7.1 in)
48 × 43 × 27 cm (19 × 17 × 11 in)
General
Warranty
1 years
Price segment
Budget
Model year
2026
In the box
Poolroboter, Netzteil, Bergehaken, Bedienungsanleitung, 2 Bürsten, 2 Ersatzräder
Roboter mit 18 m Kabel, 100-Mikron-Filter (5 l), Steuergerät, Transportwagen
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Der Aiper Seagull SE ist ein kabelloser Bodensauger für kleine, flache Aufstellpools. Sand und kleine Blätter holt er von glattem Boden zuverlässig, ein Becken von 3 x 5 m war nach 30 min sauber. Wände, Wasserlinie, Gefälle und viel Laub schafft er nicht. Der Haken ist der fest verbaute Akku, der nach zwei bis drei Saisons oft stark nachlässt – bei nur einem Jahr Garantie.
Pros
- Reinigt glatten Boden kleiner Aufstellpools gründlich, 3 x 5 m in 30 min
- Nimmt Sand, Erde und kleine Blätter zuverlässig auf
- Mit 3,5 kg leicht einzusetzen, ohne Kabel und Filteranschluss
- Rund 90 min Laufzeit bei neuem Akku
- Filter in etwa 1 min geleert, Teile passen nur richtig zusammen
- Parkt bei leerem Akku an der Wand zur Bergung
Cons
- Fest verbauter Akku lässt nach zwei bis drei Saisons oft stark nach
- Schafft kein Gefälle, hängt an Folienfalten und unebenem Boden fest
- Wirbelt feinen Schmutz auf, kein Feinfilter erhältlich
- Kein Wasserablass, beim Herausheben läuft Schmutz zurück
- Nur ein Jahr Garantie, kein Zeitplan, keine App
Der Zodiac Vortex GV 5220 ist ein Kabel-Poolroboter für Boden, Wände und Wasserlinie, der auf seiner Bahn gründlich und kräftig saugt. Am besten passt er zu Becken bis 12 m Länge mit viel Schmutz aus dem Garten. Der Haken: Er fährt nach dem Zufallsprinzip und lässt Flächen aus, Stufen und Treppen werden nur unzuverlässig sauber. Lass ihn deshalb an mehreren Tagen pro Woche laufen.
Pros
- Saugt auf der gefahrenen Bahn praktisch restlos, auch gröberen Schmutz
- Klettert Wände hoch und reinigt den Rand an der Wasserlinie
- 18 m Kabel reicht für Becken bis 12 m Länge und 4 m Tiefe
- Filterkorb mit 5 l und Anzeige, wenn er voll ist
- Wochenplan mit bis zu sieben Zyklen über die Steuerbox
- Lift-System und Transportwagen erleichtern Bergen und Verstauen
Cons
- Zufallsnavigation lässt pro Durchgang Flächen aus
- Stufen und breite Treppen werden nur unzuverlässig sauber
- Steuerbox verliert die Uhrzeit nach etwa 2 min ohne Strom
- Keine App und kein Rückruf an den Beckenrand
- Wiegt 10,2 kg, vollgesogen deutlich mehr
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