# Betta SE Plus review

Solar surface skimmer with plug-in backup charging and a remote

- Our score: 9.0 out of 10
- Price: $390 (checked Nov 4, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: pools with lots of floating leaves
- Skip if: you want app control or floor cleaning
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/betta-se-plus/

## Verdict

The SE Plus is a simple solar skimmer that clears leaves and bugs from the surface before they sink, and it won Bob Vila's best overall pick after two months of testing. It adds plug-in charging to the SE for cloudy weeks, but has no app and only a 1 year warranty. Skip it if you need a robot that also cleans the floor and walls.

## Pros

- Picked up the most floating debris in Bob Vila's test
- No setup, ready out of the box
- Solar charging with plug-in backup
- Easy top load basket
- Remote control included

## Cons

- Surface only, still need a floor cleaner
- No app or smart controls
- Only a 1 year warranty
- Durability concern after about a year in one test

## Specs

- cleans: Water surface only: leaves, bugs and floating debris (it does not clean floor or walls)
- power: Solar plus AC adapter backup (Betta); The Pool Nerd describes the backup as USB-C
- runtime: 30+ hours of continuous cleaning on a full charge (Betta); The Pool Nerd says it runs around the clock when charged
- charge time: 5 to 6 h in direct sun, 3.5 h with the AC adapter (Betta)
- filter: Large 200 micron fine mesh top load basket; capacity not published (Betta)
- max pool size: Up to 40 x 60 ft, about 2,400 sq ft (Betta)
- app: No app; wireless remote included (Betta). Bob Vila lists the lack of app control as a con
- motors: Twin salt chlorine tolerant (SCT) motors (Betta)
- warranty: 1 year (Betta)

## Safety

- recalls: Not checked
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active
- warranty: 1 year

## Questions buyers ask

### Does the Betta SE Plus clean the pool floor?

No. It is a surface skimmer. You still need a floor cleaning robot or vacuum for debris that sinks.

### What is the difference between the SE and SE Plus?

The Pool Nerd says the SE Plus adds a backup plug-in charger so it keeps running on cloudy days. Betta lists 3.5 hours to charge on the AC adapter versus 5 to 6 hours in direct sun.

### Does it work with an app?

No. Betta includes a wireless remote, but there is no app, which Bob Vila lists as a con.

## Sources

1. [Betta SE Plus product page (US)](https://bettabot.com/products/betta-se-plus)
2. [Bob Vila, The Best Robotic Pool Skimmers, tested](https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/best-robotic-pool-skimmer/)
3. [The Pool Nerd, Betta SE Plus review](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/betta-se-plus-review)