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BOTLIFE PC10 vs. Zodiac CNX 50 iQ compared

Robotic Pool Cleaner

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The key numbers for both devices side by side.

Overall rating
61Solide
61Solide
Value for money
41Okay
25Mediocre
Best price
€372.99€479.99−22 %
€1,235.12
Price advantage
€862.13 cheaper
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Offers
2 shops
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 37 of 45
Rank 39 of 45

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

BOTLIFE PC10Overall rating 61Zodiac CNX 50 iQOverall rating 61
CleaningresultsNavigation& reliabilityRuntime& enduranceHandling& maintenanceApp& build quality
BOTLIFE PC10Zodiac CNX 50 iQ
Cleaning results68/10066/100
Navigation & reliability48/10052/100
Runtime & endurance66/10065/100
Handling & maintenance70/10074/100
App & build quality45/10042/100
Cleaning results
68
66
Navigation & reliability
48
52
Runtime & endurance
66
65
Handling & maintenance
70
74
App & build quality
45
42

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Model
PC10
CNX 50 iQ
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
FloorWallsWaterline
FloorWallsWaterline
Max. pool areaLargest pool area according to the manufacturer in m² – some manufacturers state only the pool length instead
170 m² (1,830 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
In-ground pool
In-ground poolAbove-ground pool
NavigationHow the robot moves according to the manufacturer – systematic navigation and mapping cover the pool faster and more completely
Systematic (gyroscope)
Systematic (gyroscope)
Battery lifeRuntime per charge in the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
120 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
Tracks (rubber)
Tracks (rubber)
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
19 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 onlyWalls onlyFloor and walls
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
ConcreteTilesVinyl linerPolyester
TilesVinyl linerConcretePolyester
Program durationDuration of the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
120 min
150 min

Filter & maintenance

Filter typeType of debris container according to the manufacturer
Filter basket
Filter basket
Filter capacityFilter capacity according to the manufacturer in liters
4 l (1.1 gal)
4 l (1.1 gal)
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
150 µm
60 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)
Anti-twist systemA swivel in the cable prevents the floating cable from twisting, according to the manufacturer
Yes

Controls

Remote controlA remote control is included, according to the manufacturer
No
App controlCan be controlled via app, not just by remote, according to the manufacturer
No
Yes
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
Waits at the waterlineRecall via app

Dimensions & weight

WeightWeight of the robot according to the manufacturer in kg, without water and without the cart – matters when lifting it out
8 kg (18 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)
Transport cart includedA cart for storing and moving the robot is included, according to the manufacturer
Yes
DimensionsExternal dimensions according to the manufacturer in cm (W × D × H)
42 × 48 × 24 cm (17 × 19 × 9.4 in)
41 × 42 × 28 cm (16 × 17 × 11 in)

General

Warranty
1 years
2 years
In the box
Poolroboter PC10 mit Filterkorb, Wartungswerkzeuge, Netzteil, Haken
Roboter, Schwimmkabel mit Swivel, 2 Filter, Steuerbox, Transportwagen

Prices

Offers

BOTLIFE PC10

Zodiac CNX 50 iQ

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Der BOTLIFE PC10 ist ein kabelloser Raupenroboter für Boden, Wände und Wasserlinie, der ohne App auskommt. In leiterfreien Becken bis etwa 35 m² reinigt er Boden und Wände ordentlich, Laub landet zuverlässig im 4-l-Korb. Der Haken: An Leitern verhakt er sich, Updates gibt es nie, und zwei Geräte fielen nach rund einem Monat aus.

Pros

  • Nimmt Laub, Insekten und groben Schmutz zuverlässig auf
  • Klettert auf Gummiketten senkrechte Wände bis zur Wasserlinie hoch
  • Kabellos mit 120 min Laufzeit, reicht für Becken bis etwa 35 m²
  • Parkt am Programmende selbst am Beckenrand, Bergung per Haken
  • Großer Filterkorb mit 4 l Volumen, in Minuten geleert
  • Kundendienst reagiert schnell mit Austausch oder Erstattung

Cons

  • Verhakt sich an ins Becken ragenden Leitern und bricht den Lauf ab
  • Zwei Geräte fielen nach rund einem Monat aus
  • Ohne App keine Firmware-Updates, kein Zeitplan, kein Rückruf
  • Wasserlinie und Sand werden nicht in jedem Becken sauber
  • Kein Ersatzakku und keine Ersatzbürsten im Herstellershop

Der Zodiac CNX 50 iQ ist ein Kabelroboter auf Raupen, der Boden und Wände gründlich und systematisch reinigt und sich per Lift System an der Wasserlinie ohne Haken bergen lässt. Für verwinkelte Becken bis 12 m taugt er, wenn du die Kabelführung sorgfältig einrichtest. Der Haken: Treppenstufen lässt er aus, und die App bietet weder Wochenplan noch Reinigungsverlauf.

Pros

  • Reinigt Boden und Wände gründlich, auch auf unebenem Beckengrund
  • Zweistufiger Filterkorb mit 4 l trennt Grobes und Feines bis 60 µm
  • Lift System parkt ihn an der Wasserlinie und stößt beim Herausheben Wasser aus
  • Filter oben unter einer Klappe, Entnahme ohne Umdrehen des Roboters
  • 18 m Kabel mit Drehgelenk reicht für Becken bis 12 m

Cons

  • Treppenstufen steigt er nicht hoch, dort bleibt die Handbürste nötig
  • App ohne Wochenplan und Reinigungsverlauf, WLAN nur im 2,4-GHz-Band
  • Abdeckung hängt stark vom Kabelverlauf und von der Einsetzstelle ab
  • Bleibt nach Programmende stehen, auch mitten im Becken
  • Ein abgebrochenes Programm beginnt beim nächsten Start von vorn

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