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Zodiac Tornax GT 3220
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Zodiac Tornax GT 3220
€435.99€459.13

BOTLUXE PC20 vs. Zodiac Tornax GT 3220 compared

Robotic Pool Cleaner

At a glance

The key numbers for both devices side by side.

Overall rating
72Solide
74Solide
Value for money
66Fair
73Fair
Best price
€379.99€499.99−24 %
€435.99€459.13−5 %
Price advantage
€56.00 cheaper
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Offers
2 shops
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 24 of 45
Rank 21 of 45

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

BOTLUXE PC20Overall rating 72Zodiac Tornax GT 3220Overall rating 74
CleaningresultsNavigation& reliabilityRuntime& enduranceHandling& maintenanceApp& build quality
BOTLUXE PC20Zodiac Tornax GT 3220
Cleaning results71/10068/100
Navigation & reliability63/10058/100
Runtime & endurance78/10066/100
Handling & maintenance66/10078/100
App & build quality72/10066/100
Cleaning results
71
68
Navigation & reliability
63
58
Runtime & endurance
78
66
Handling & maintenance
66
78
App & build quality
72
66

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Model
PC20
Tornax GT 3220
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
FloorWalls
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
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)
Random
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)
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
PVA roller
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 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
TilesVinyl linerMosaic tile
Vinyl linerPolyesterConcrete
Program durationDuration of the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
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)
3 l (0.79 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
100 µm

Battery & cable

Charging timeCharging time from empty to full according to the manufacturer in minutes
150 min
Cable lengthLength of the floating cable according to the manufacturer in m – it must reach from the power adapter to the farthest corner
16.5 m (54 ft)
Anti-twist systemA swivel in the cable prevents the floating cable from twisting, according to the manufacturer
Yes

Controls

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

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)
5.5 kg (12 lb)
Water depth up toMaximum water depth the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
3 m (9.8 ft)
Pool length up toMaximum pool length the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
9 m (30 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)
29 × 37 × 30 cm (11 × 15 × 12 in)

General

Warranty
2 years
2 years
In the box
Poolroboter PC20 (mit eingebautem Filter), Netzadapter, Haken, Wartungskit
Steuergerät mit Sockel, Filter 100 µm, Bedienungsanleitung

Prices

Offers

BOTLUXE PC20

Zodiac Tornax GT 3220

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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

Der Zodiac Tornax GT 3220 ist ein einfacher Kabelroboter auf Raupen, der den Boden flacher Folienbecken zu 90 bis 95 Prozent sauber bekommt. Mit 5,5 kg hebst du ihn mit einer Hand heraus. Das geringe Gewicht hat aber einen Preis: An hohen Wänden rutscht er ab, und die Wasserlinie bleibt meist Handarbeit. Auf Fliesen, in Becken über 7 m und unter Bäumen stößt er an seine Grenzen.

Pros

  • Reinigt den Boden gepflegter Folienbecken zu 90 bis 95 Prozent
  • Mit 5,5 kg Trockengewicht ohne Transportwagen leicht zu bergen
  • Filterkorb in etwa 30 s von oben entnommen und gespült
  • Durchsichtiger Deckel zeigt den Füllstand des Filters
  • Ein-Knopf-Bedienung ohne App, wenig störanfällige Elektronik
  • Ersatzteile auch vom baugleichen OT 3220 passend

Cons

  • Rutscht an hohen Wänden ab, Wasserlinie nur stellenweise gereinigt
  • Auf Fliesen kein Halt ohne separat gekaufte PVA-Fliesenbürste
  • Deckt Becken nur bis etwa 7 m statt der angegebenen 9 m ab
  • 3-l-Filterkorb bei viel Laub schnell voll
  • Anleitung beschreibt Bodenprogramm, das manchen Steuergeräten fehlt

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