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Overall rating
61Solide
61Solide
Value for money
30Mediocre
44Okay
Best price
€789.00€899.00−12 %
€349.99
Price advantage
—
€439.01 cheaper
Offers
1 shop
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 38 of 45
Rank 36 of 45

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

Dolphin E20Overall rating 61WAVIO F1TOverall rating 61
CleaningresultsNavigation& reliabilityRuntime& enduranceHandling& maintenanceApp& build quality
Dolphin E20WAVIO F1T
Cleaning results66/10060/100
Navigation & reliability50/10053/100
Runtime & endurance64/10070/100
Handling & maintenance80/10072/100
App & build quality42/10055/100
Cleaning results
66
60
Navigation & reliability
50
53
Runtime & endurance
64
70
Handling & maintenance
80
72
App & build quality
42
55

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Brand
Model
E20
F1T
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
FloorWalls
Finish
Max. pool areaLargest pool area according to the manufacturer in m² – some manufacturers state only the pool length instead
50 m² (538 sq ft)
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
Above-ground poolIn-ground pool
Above-ground pool
NavigationHow the robot moves according to the manufacturer – systematic navigation and mapping cover the pool faster and more completely
Systematic (gyroscope)
Sensor-based mapping
Battery lifeRuntime per charge in the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
1,200 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)
Saltwater compatibleThe manufacturer explicitly approves the robot for saltwater pools – if not stated, the field stays empty
Yes
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
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 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
Vinyl linerTilesConcretePolyester
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
Full filter indicatorSignals a full filter on the robot or in the app, according to the manufacturer
No
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

Battery & cable

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
15 m (49 ft)
Anti-twist systemA swivel in the cable prevents the floating cable from twisting, according to the manufacturer
No

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
Ultrasonic
Remote controlA remote control is included, according to the manufacturer
No
ScheduleCleaning can be repeated on a schedule, 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

Dimensions & weight

WeightWeight of the robot according to the manufacturer in kg, without water and without the cart – matters when lifting it out
6.44 kg (14 lb)
Pool length up toMaximum pool length the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
10 m (33 ft)
DimensionsExternal dimensions according to the manufacturer in cm (W × D × H)
40.07 × 43.67 × 25.28 cm (16 × 17 × 10 in)
29 × 38 × 15 cm (11 × 15 × 5.9 in)

General

Warranty
2 years
1 years
Price segment
Budget
Model year
2018
In the box
Poolroboter, Fine Filter Kit, 15 m Schwimmkabel; kein Zusatzfilter

Prices

Offers

Dolphin E20

WAVIO F1T

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Der Dolphin E20 ist ein leichter, leiser Kabelroboter für Boden und Wände, der ordentlich, aber nicht makellos reinigt. Er passt zu kleinen, eckigen Becken bis etwa 8 x 4 m, wenn du die Wasserlinie selbst wischst und gleich einen feineren Filterkorb einplanst. Der Haken: Im Rundpool bleibt der Übergang schmutzig, und App oder Zeitplan fehlen.

Pros

  • Aktive Bürste löst am Boden auch festliegenden Belag, Laub und Algen
  • Klettert an geraden Wänden hoch und bürstet sie mit
  • Mit rund 6,5 kg leicht genug, um ihn allein herauszuheben
  • Filterkorb oben, Wasserablauf beim Herausheben, Ausspülen ohne Schmutzkontakt
  • Läuft leise, neben dem Becken kaum zu hören
  • Feinere Filterkörbe mit 70 und 50 µm als Ersatzteil erhältlich

Cons

  • Reinigt die Wasserlinie nicht, der Rand bleibt Handarbeit
  • Im Rundpool bleibt der Übergang Boden–Wand ungeputzt, Bürste sitzt hinter den Raupen
  • Standardkorb mit 100 µm lässt Schwebstoffe durch, Wasser wird leicht trüb
  • Nach 120 min bleibt Restschmutz, Partikel werden vor dem Gerät hergeschoben
  • Kabel ohne Drehgelenk kann sich verdrillen, kein Zeitplan, keine App

Der WAVIO F1T ist ein Solar-Skimmer, der nur die Wasseroberfläche kleiner Aufstellpools abfährt und am Beckenrand zum Herausnehmen parkt. Bisher überzeugt er nicht: In einer Rezension stieß er ungebremst gegen den Rand und sein Auffangbehälter blieb leer. Mit nur einem Jahr Garantie solltest du ihn gleich nach der Lieferung gründlich prüfen oder auf weitere Erfahrungen warten.

Pros

  • Lädt per Solarfläche, Ladekabel direkt am Gerät als Reserve
  • Parkt am Beckenrand und lässt sich ohne Haken herausnehmen
  • Kompakt mit 29 x 38 x 15 cm für Aufstellpools
  • Salzwassertauglich, auch für Pools mit Salzelektrolyse
  • Per App steuerbar

Cons

  • In einer Rezension blieb der Auffangbehälter trotz treibendem Schmutz leer
  • Schiebt bei hohem Tempo eine Welle vor sich her, Schmutz weicht aus
  • Stieß trotz Ultraschall-Erkennung ungebremst gegen den Beckenrand
  • Nur ein Jahr Herstellergarantie statt der üblichen zwei

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