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BOTLIFE PC10 vs. Zodiac Vortex OV 5300 compared
Robotic Pool Cleaner
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
6161Solide
6060Solide
Value for money
41Okay
25Mediocre
Best price
€372.99€479.99−22 %
€1,094.30
Price advantage
€721.31 cheaper
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Offers
2 shops
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 37 of 45
Rank 40 of 45
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
BOTLIFE PC10Overall rating 61Zodiac Vortex OV 5300Overall rating 60
BOTLIFE PC10Zodiac Vortex OV 5300
Cleaning results68/10068/100
Navigation & reliability48/10052/100
Runtime & endurance66/10062/100
Handling & maintenance70/10066/100
App & build quality45/10045/100
Cleaning results
68
68
Navigation & reliability
48
52
Runtime & endurance
66
62
Handling & maintenance
70
66
App & build quality
45
45
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Model
PC10
Vortex OV 5300
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)
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)
Wheels or rollers
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
16 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
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)
5 l (1.3 gal)
Full filter indicatorSignals a full filter on the robot or in the app, according to the manufacturer
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
150 µm
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)
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
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
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)
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)
43 × 48 × 27 cm (17 × 19 × 11 in)
General
Warranty
1 years
2 years
In the box
Poolroboter PC10 mit Filterkorb, Wartungswerkzeuge, Netzteil, Haken
Roboter mit 18 m Schwimmkabel inkl. Swivel, Filterkorb 100 µm (5 l), Steuergerät, Transportwagen
Prices
Offers
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 Vortex OV 5300 ist ein Kabelroboter mit Allrad, der Boden, Wände und Wasserlinie ordentlich, aber nicht lückenlos reinigt. Auf Schrägen und Stufen kommt er weit hinauf, der 5-l-Filterkorb ist schnell geleert. Ecken musst du nacharbeiten, Komfort wie Zeitplan oder Lift fehlt, und der eigentliche Haken sind Ausfälle rund ums Garantieende.
Pros
- Allradantrieb kommt über Schrägen, Stufen und strukturierte Böden
- Reinigt Boden, Wände und Wasserlinie in 150 min
- Filterkorb mit 5 l, ohne Werkzeug ausgespült
- Filtereinsätze mit 60, 100 oder 200 µm je nach Schmutz
- Filter-voll-Anzeige an der Steuerbox
- Transportwagen mit Halterung für Kabel und Box inklusive
Cons
- Mehrere Ausfälle nach Monaten oder kurz nach Ende der Garantie
- In Ecken bleibt Schmutz liegen
- Kabel verdreht sich trotz Drehgelenk, Roboter erreicht Beckenende nicht
- Kein Zeitplan, keine Fernbedienung, keine Liftfunktion an der Standardbox
- Bergen von rund 10 kg ohne Lift oft nur mit Haken
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