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BOTLUXE PC20 vs. WYBOT A1 compared
Robotic Pool Cleaner
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
7272Solide
7171Solide
Value for money
66Fair
78Fair
Best price
€379.99€499.99−24 %
€199.99€299.99−33 %
Price advantage
—
€180.00 cheaper
Offers
2 shops
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 24 of 45
Rank 25 of 45
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
BOTLUXE PC20Overall rating 72WYBOT A1Overall rating 71
BOTLUXE PC20WYBOT A1
Cleaning results71/10070/100
Navigation & reliability63/10060/100
Runtime & endurance78/10068/100
Handling & maintenance66/10077/100
App & build quality72/10070/100
Cleaning results
71
70
Navigation & reliability
63
60
Runtime & endurance
78
68
Handling & maintenance
66
77
App & build quality
72
70
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
PC20
A1
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
Floor
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)
100 m² (1,076 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)
Battery (cordless)
Suitable forPool types the manufacturer approves the robot for
Above-ground poolIn-ground pool
Above-ground poolIn-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
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
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
19 m³/h
8.1 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 only
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
TilesVinyl linerMosaic tile
Vinyl linerTilesMosaic tilePolyesterConcrete
Program durationDuration of the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
120 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)
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
180 µm
Battery & cable
Charging timeCharging time from empty to full according to the manufacturer in minutes
150 min
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
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
Yes
App controlCan be controlled via app, not just by remote, according to the manufacturer
Yes
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
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
9.87 kg (22 lb)
3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
Water depth up toMaximum water depth the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
3 m (9.8 ft)
2.7 m (8.9 ft)
Transport cart includedA cart for storing and moving the robot is included, according to the manufacturer
No
DimensionsExternal dimensions according to the manufacturer in cm (W × D × H)
42 × 48 × 24 cm (17 × 19 × 9.4 in)
34,5 × 31,5 × 17 cm (L × B × H)
General
Warranty
2 years
2 years
Price segment
Budget
Model year
2026
In the box
Poolroboter PC20 (mit eingebautem Filter), Netzadapter, Haken, Wartungskit
Poolroboter, Flipper, Filtereinsatz (Baumwollschaum + 180 µm), Ladegerät, Haken, Bedienungsanleitung, Kurzanleitung
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Der BOTLUXE PC20 ist ein kabelloser Raupen-Roboter für Boden, Wände und Wasserlinie, der Laub und Insekten zuverlässig aufnimmt und an der Wasserlinie kurz verweilt. Er passt zu Becken mit geraden Wänden und grobem Schmutz. Der Haken: Feinsand und Pollen passieren den 150-µm-Filter und trüben das Wasser, bei manchen Geräten hebt die Front ab, und in runden Ecken bleibt Handarbeit.
Pros
- Boden nach einem Lauf meist frei von Sand, Blättern und Insekten
- Hält an der Wasserlinie an und schrubbt den fettigen Rand
- Kabellos mit 120 min Laufzeit im Standardprofil
- Systematische Bahnen per Gyroskop statt Zufallsfahrt
- Firmware-Updates und Wahl der Saugstufe per App
- Filterkorb lässt sich oben leicht entnehmen und ausspülen
Cons
- Feinsand und Pollen passieren den 150-µm-Filter, kein Feinfilter beiliegend
- Front hebt bei manchen Geräten ab, dann kaum Saugleistung
- Erreicht abgerundete Ecken von Frame Pools nicht
- Akku nicht wechselbar, kein Ersatzfilterkorb erhältlich
- Mit 9,87 kg schwer zu bergen, parkt nicht immer am Rand
WYBOT A171
Der WYBOT A1 ist ein günstiger Akku-Bodenroboter für flache Aufstellpools und ebene Becken. Sand, Insekten und feinen Schmutz holt er dank Sieb und Filterschwamm zuverlässig vom Boden, bedient wird er ohne App über eine Taste. Der Haken: An Stufen, Folienfalten und Schrägen über 15° bleibt er hängen, Wände und Wasserlinie reinigt er nicht, und der Akku hält teils nur eine Stunde.
Pros
- Nimmt Sand, Insekten und feinen Schmutz auf ebenem Boden zuverlässig auf
- Zusätzlicher Filterschwamm hält feine Schwebeteilchen und Pollen zurück
- Saugt an der Wand einige Sekunden mit voller Kraft nach
- Bedienung ohne App über eine Taste, Zyklus-Timer mit vier Stufen
- Kabellos und mit 3,5 kg leicht, Wasserauslass beim Herausheben
- Parkt am Ende des Laufs selbst an der Beckenwand
Cons
- Bleibt an Stufen, Folienfalten und Schrägen über 15° hängen
- Akku hält im Alltag teils nur rund eine Stunde statt 120 min
- Keine Bürsten, schwerer Sand und grobes Laub bleiben teils liegen
- Kleiner Filterkorb, bei starker Verschmutzung Leeren zwischendurch nötig
- Anleitung erklärt den Zyklus-Timer nur knapp
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