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BWT FSA 1800 vs. Zodiac Freedom Lite compared

Robotic Pool Cleaner

At a glance

The key numbers for both devices side by side.

Overall rating
67Solide
68Solide
Value for money
38Mediocre
50Okay
Best price
€1,049.00
€632.73
Price advantage
—
€416.27 cheaper
Offers
1 shop
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 31 of 45
Rank 29 of 45

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

BWT FSA 1800Overall rating 67Zodiac Freedom LiteOverall rating 68
CleaningresultsNavigation& reliabilityRuntime& enduranceHandling& maintenanceApp& build quality
BWT FSA 1800Zodiac Freedom Lite
Cleaning results64/10070/100
Navigation & reliability62/10062/100
Runtime & endurance66/10070/100
Handling & maintenance85/10066/100
App & build quality63/10074/100
Cleaning results
64
70
Navigation & reliability
62
62
Runtime & endurance
66
70
Handling & maintenance
85
66
App & build quality
63
74

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Model
FSA 1800
Freedom Lite
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
Power supplyBattery or floating cable according to the manufacturer – battery robots don’t get tangled, corded robots run without a break
Cable
Battery (cordless)
Suitable forPool types the manufacturer approves the robot for
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
180 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)
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
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
15 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 and wallsWaterline
Floor onlyWalls onlyFloor and wallsWaterline
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
Tiles
Program durationDuration of the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
90 min
180 min

Filter & maintenance

Filter typeType of debris container according to the manufacturer
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
100 µm
3 µm

Battery & cable

Charging timeCharging time from empty to full according to the manufacturer in minutes
240 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 m (52 ft)

Controls

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
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
Waits at the waterline

Dimensions & weight

WeightWeight of the robot according to the manufacturer in kg, without water and without the cart – matters when lifting it out
5.75 kg (13 lb)
8.2 kg (18 lb)
Pool length up toMaximum pool length the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
10 m (33 ft)
15 m (49 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)
50 × 54 × 37 cm (20 × 21 × 15 in)
43 × 38 × 23 cm (17 × 15 × 9.1 in)

General

Warranty
3 years
In the box
Ladegerät, Doppelfilterbehälter, Filter 3 µm/180 µm, Universalhaken zur Bergung, Kit für rutschige Becken

Prices

Offers

BWT FSA 1800

Zodiac Freedom Lite

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Der BWT FSA 1800 ist ein Kabelroboter für Boden, Wand und Wasserlinie, der mit rund 5,8 kg auffallend leicht zu bergen ist. Er fährt per Gyroskop in Bahnen und hat ein eigenes Programm für die Wasserlinie. Das passt gut zu Becken bis etwa 8 m mit Laub. Der Haken: Der Filter mit 100 µm lässt feinen Staub durch, und unabhängige Reinigungsergebnisse fehlen bisher.

Pros

  • Mit rund 5,8 kg etwa halb so schwer wie der B200
  • Schnellablass lässt das Wasser beim Herausheben zügig ab
  • Eigenes Programm für die Wasserlinie
  • Fährt per Gyroskop in parallelen Bahnen statt zufällig
  • Grober Filter setzt sich bei viel Laub nicht so schnell zu
  • Per App starten, stoppen und gezielt an Problemstellen lenken

Cons

  • Filter mit 100 µm lässt feinen Staub und Pollen teilweise durch
  • Kabel mit 16 m wird bei 10 m langen Becken knapp
  • Ecken und Übergang Boden–Wand brauchen voraussichtlich Nacharbeit mit der Bürste

Der Zodiac Freedom Lite ist ein kabelloser Raupenroboter für Boden, Wände und Wasserlinie, der den 3-µm-Feinfilter gleich mitbringt und so auch Pollen zurückhält. Er passt zu rechteckigen Becken bis 15 x 5 m mit festen Wänden. Der Haken: Nach 180 min ist der Akku leer, das Laden dauert 240 min, und du musst ihn nach jedem Lauf herausheben.

Pros

  • Reinigt Boden, Wände und Wasserlinie ohne Schwimmkabel
  • Feinfilter mit 3 µm liegt bei und hält Pollen und Staub zurück
  • Systematische S-Bahn mit Gyroskop statt Zufallsfahrt
  • Sichtfenster zeigt den Füllstand des 4-l-Korbs
  • App mit mehrtägigem Zeitplan und einzeln wählbaren Programmen
  • 3 Jahre Garantie und Kit für rutschige Fliesenbecken im Lieferumfang

Cons

  • Nach 180 min Lauf braucht der Akku 240 min zum Laden
  • Schmale Reinigungsbreite von 15 cm für große Becken
  • Poolstange für den Bergungshaken fehlt im Lieferumfang
  • 4-l-Korb ist bei viel Laub schnell voll
  • S-Bahn für Rechteckbecken ausgelegt, Freiformbecken liegen ihm weniger

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