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WAVIO F1T vs. Zodiac CNX 50 iQ compared

Robotic Pool Cleaner

At a glance

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Overall rating
61Solide
61Solide
Value for money
44Okay
25Mediocre
Best price
€349.99
€1,235.12
Price advantage
€885.13 cheaper
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Offers
2 shops
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 36 of 45
Rank 39 of 45

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

WAVIO F1TOverall rating 61Zodiac CNX 50 iQOverall rating 61
CleaningresultsNavigation& reliabilityRuntime& enduranceHandling& maintenanceApp& build quality
WAVIO F1TZodiac CNX 50 iQ
Cleaning results60/10066/100
Navigation & reliability53/10052/100
Runtime & endurance70/10065/100
Handling & maintenance72/10074/100
App & build quality55/10042/100
Cleaning results
60
66
Navigation & reliability
53
52
Runtime & endurance
70
65
Handling & maintenance
72
74
App & build quality
55
42

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Model
F1T
CNX 50 iQ
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
Finish
FloorWallsWaterline
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 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
Sensor-based mapping
Systematic (gyroscope)
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
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 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
TilesVinyl linerConcretePolyester
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 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
60 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
18 m (59 ft)
Anti-twist systemA swivel in the cable prevents the floating cable from twisting, according to the manufacturer
Yes

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
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
Parks at the pool edge
Waits at the waterlineRecall via app

Dimensions & weight

WeightWeight of the robot according to the manufacturer in kg, without water and without the cart – matters when lifting it out
8 kg (18 lb)
Water depth up toMaximum water depth the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
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)
29 × 38 × 15 cm (11 × 15 × 5.9 in)
41 × 42 × 28 cm (16 × 17 × 11 in)

General

Warranty
1 years
2 years
In the box
Roboter, Schwimmkabel mit Swivel, 2 Filter, Steuerbox, Transportwagen

Prices

Offers

WAVIO F1T

Zodiac CNX 50 iQ

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Verdict

Pros & cons

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

Der Zodiac CNX 50 iQ ist ein Kabelroboter auf Raupen, der Boden und Wände gründlich und systematisch reinigt und sich per Lift System an der Wasserlinie ohne Haken bergen lässt. Für verwinkelte Becken bis 12 m taugt er, wenn du die Kabelführung sorgfältig einrichtest. Der Haken: Treppenstufen lässt er aus, und die App bietet weder Wochenplan noch Reinigungsverlauf.

Pros

  • Reinigt Boden und Wände gründlich, auch auf unebenem Beckengrund
  • Zweistufiger Filterkorb mit 4 l trennt Grobes und Feines bis 60 µm
  • Lift System parkt ihn an der Wasserlinie und stößt beim Herausheben Wasser aus
  • Filter oben unter einer Klappe, Entnahme ohne Umdrehen des Roboters
  • 18 m Kabel mit Drehgelenk reicht für Becken bis 12 m

Cons

  • Treppenstufen steigt er nicht hoch, dort bleibt die Handbürste nötig
  • App ohne Wochenplan und Reinigungsverlauf, WLAN nur im 2,4-GHz-Band
  • Abdeckung hängt stark vom Kabelverlauf und von der Einsetzstelle ab
  • Bleibt nach Programmende stehen, auch mitten im Becken
  • Ein abgebrochenes Programm beginnt beim nächsten Start von vorn

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