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WYBOT A1 vs. Zodiac Vortex GV 5220 compared

Robotic Pool Cleaner

At a glance

The key numbers for both devices side by side.

Overall rating
71Solide
71Solide
Value for money
78Fair
54Okay
Best price
€199.99€299.99−33 %
€715.00€810.99−12 %
Price advantage
€515.01 cheaper
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Offers
1 shop
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 25 of 45
Rank 26 of 45

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

WYBOT A1Overall rating 71Zodiac Vortex GV 5220Overall rating 71
CleaningresultsNavigation& reliabilityRuntime& enduranceHandling& maintenanceApp& build quality
WYBOT A1Zodiac Vortex GV 5220
Cleaning results70/10076/100
Navigation & reliability60/10062/100
Runtime & endurance68/10076/100
Handling & maintenance77/10075/100
App & build quality70/10060/100
Cleaning results
70
76
Navigation & reliability
60
62
Runtime & endurance
68
76
Handling & maintenance
77
75
App & build quality
70
60

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Brand
Model
A1
Vortex GV 5220
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
Floor
FloorWallsWaterline
Max. pool areaLargest pool area according to the manufacturer in m² – some manufacturers state only the pool length instead
100 m² (1,076 sq ft)
72 m² (775 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
Wheels or rollers
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
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 only
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
Vinyl linerTilesMosaic tilePolyesterConcrete
Program durationDuration of the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
120 min
90 min

Filter & maintenance

Filter typeType of debris container according to the manufacturer
Filter basket
Cartridge
Filter capacityFilter capacity according to the manufacturer in liters
5 l (1.3 gal)
Full filter indicatorSignals a full filter on the robot or in the app, according to the manufacturer
Yes
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
180 µm
100 µm

Battery & cable

Charging timeCharging time from empty to full according to the manufacturer in minutes
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
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)

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
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
3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
10.2 kg (22 lb)
Water depth up toMaximum water depth the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
2.7 m (8.9 ft)
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
No
Yes
DimensionsExternal dimensions according to the manufacturer in cm (W × D × H)
34,5 × 31,5 × 17 cm (L × B × H)
48 × 43 × 27 cm (19 × 17 × 11 in)

General

Warranty
2 years
Price segment
Budget
Model year
2026
In the box
Poolroboter, Flipper, Filtereinsatz (Baumwollschaum + 180 µm), Ladegerät, Haken, Bedienungsanleitung, Kurzanleitung
Roboter mit 18 m Kabel, 100-Mikron-Filter (5 l), Steuergerät, Transportwagen

Prices

Offers

WYBOT A1

Zodiac Vortex GV 5220

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Verdict

Pros & cons

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

Der Zodiac Vortex GV 5220 ist ein Kabel-Poolroboter für Boden, Wände und Wasserlinie, der auf seiner Bahn gründlich und kräftig saugt. Am besten passt er zu Becken bis 12 m Länge mit viel Schmutz aus dem Garten. Der Haken: Er fährt nach dem Zufallsprinzip und lässt Flächen aus, Stufen und Treppen werden nur unzuverlässig sauber. Lass ihn deshalb an mehreren Tagen pro Woche laufen.

Pros

  • Saugt auf der gefahrenen Bahn praktisch restlos, auch gröberen Schmutz
  • Klettert Wände hoch und reinigt den Rand an der Wasserlinie
  • 18 m Kabel reicht für Becken bis 12 m Länge und 4 m Tiefe
  • Filterkorb mit 5 l und Anzeige, wenn er voll ist
  • Wochenplan mit bis zu sieben Zyklen über die Steuerbox
  • Lift-System und Transportwagen erleichtern Bergen und Verstauen

Cons

  • Zufallsnavigation lässt pro Durchgang Flächen aus
  • Stufen und breite Treppen werden nur unzuverlässig sauber
  • Steuerbox verliert die Uhrzeit nach etwa 2 min ohne Strom
  • Keine App und kein Rückruf an den Beckenrand
  • Wiegt 10,2 kg, vollgesogen deutlich mehr

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