# Wybot F1 review

Solar surface skimmer with a 7 L basket and app control

- Our score: 9.5 out of 10
- Price: $300 (checked Nov 11, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: sunny pools with lots of floating leaves
- Skip if: your pool is shaded or you want quiet
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/wybot-f1/

## Verdict

The F1 is a solar skimmer that catches floating leaves well and costs about $300 on Wybot's store. PCWorld found it loud and short on battery, while Bob Vila praised its obstacle handling. Skip it if you have a shaded pool or want a quiet skimmer.

## Pros

- Caught about 85% of test leaves in PCWorld testing
- Large 7 L basket
- Handled rails and steps well in Bob Vila testing
- Lower price than most app skimmers

## Cons

- PCWorld called it extremely loud
- Slow solar charging; charger sold separately
- App battery reading froze in PCWorld testing
- 1 year warranty

## Specs

- pool types: Infinity, rectangle, round, kidney and free form shapes (Wybot)
- cleans: Water surface only; a floor robot is still needed for the bottom
- power: Cordless, 33 W solar panel (Wybot); 5,200 mAh battery (PCWorld)
- runtime: Smart mode 24 h with 10 min work and 10 min rest cycles; standard mode 8 h continuous (Wybot); PCWorld never got a full day on one charge
- charge time: Not stated by Wybot; DC charger sold separately. PCWorld found solar charging slow, so it often did not run on sunny days in standard mode
- filter: 7 L basket with fine filter; micron rating not stated (Wybot)
- max pool size: Not stated by Wybot
- app: Wybot app: manual drive, modes, battery level, OTA updates (Wybot); PCWorld saw the battery reading freeze, showing 98% at 13% real charge
- navigation: EdgeMaster edge cleaning and obstacle avoidance (Wybot); four anti stranding bars (PCWorld)
- weight: 14 lb (PCWorld)
- noise: PCWorld called it extremely loud; no decibel figure published
- warranty: 1 year (Wybot)

## Safety

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

## Questions buyers ask

### Does the Wybot F1 clean the pool floor?

No. It skims the water surface only; you still need a floor cleaner.

### Does it need sun to run?

It charges from a 33 W solar panel. PCWorld found it often could not run all day, and Wybot sells a DC charger separately for indoor or shaded pools.

### Is the F1 loud?

PCWorld called it extremely loud, comparing it to small airplane propellers.

## Sources

1. [Wybot US store: F1 solar pool skimmer](https://www.wybotpool.com/products/wybot-f1-solar-powered-robotic-pool-surface-skimmer-cleaner)
2. [PCWorld: Wybot F1 pool skimmer review](https://www.pcworld.com/article/2813883/wybot-f1-pool-skimmer-review.html)
3. [Bob Vila: The best robotic pool skimmers, tested](https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/best-robotic-pool-skimmer/)