# Aiper EcoSurfer S2 vs Wybot F1

As of Nov 11, 2026, the Aiper EcoSurfer S2 costs $360 and the Wybot F1 costs $300, so the Wybot F1 is $60 cheaper. The Wybot F1 scores higher in our ranking (9.5 vs 9.0 out of 10). Pick the Aiper EcoSurfer S2 for owners who want app scheduling. Pick the Wybot F1 for sunny pools with lots of floating leaves.

Prices checked Nov 11, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/aiper-surfer-s2-vs-wybot-f1/

## Side by side

| | Aiper EcoSurfer S2 | Wybot F1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $360 | $300 |
| 3 year cost | $360 | $300 |
| Our score | 9.0/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #2 | #1 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years (Aiper US store) | 1 year |
| Pool types | Regular, irregular and spa or lounger attached pools (Aiper); size limit not published | Infinity, rectangle, round, kidney and free form shapes (Wybot) |
| Cleans | Water surface only (skimmer), plus a 3 in chlorine tablet holder | Water surface only; a floor robot is still needed for the bottom |
| Power | Cordless, charges by solar panel or DC adapter (Aiper); PCWorld lists a 5,200 mAh battery and 24 W panel | Cordless, 33 W solar panel (Wybot); 5,200 mAh battery (PCWorld) |
| Runtime | 35 h on an adapter charge (Aiper); PCWorld saw 24 h nonstop use only about 25% of the battery | 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 | 4 to 6 h by adapter (Aiper); PCWorld cites about 6 h | 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 | 4 L top load basket with 150 micron filter (Aiper); The Pool Nerd notes the S1 basket was 5 L | 7 L basket with fine filter; micron rating not stated (Wybot) |
| Max pool size | n/a | Not stated by Wybot |
| App | Aiper app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for start, schedules, remote control and history (Aiper, PCWorld); Bob Vila had trouble connecting at first | Wybot app: manual drive, modes, battery level, OTA updates (Wybot); PCWorld saw the battery reading freeze, showing 98% at 13% real charge |
| Weight | 13 lb (PCWorld) | 14 lb (PCWorld) |
| Warranty | 2 years (Aiper store) | 1 year (Wybot) |
| Navigation | n/a | EdgeMaster edge cleaning and obstacle avoidance (Wybot); four anti stranding bars (PCWorld) |
| Noise | n/a | PCWorld called it extremely loud; no decibel figure published |
| Best for | owners who want app scheduling | sunny pools with lots of floating leaves |
| Skip if | you get heavy leaf fall | your pool is shaded or you want quiet |

## What reviewers found

### Aiper EcoSurfer S2

- PCWorld: Cleared synthetic leaves in about 3.5 h with roughly 80% collected by the robot. 24 h of nonstop running used about 25% of the battery, and it kept a 10 h daily schedule through weeks of overcast weather. Slow, slightly underpowered, and the basket is hard to remove. [Source](https://www.pcworld.com/article/3125386/aiper-ecosurfer-s2-review.html)
- Bob Vila (4.5/5): Named Best With App. Picked up leaves and bugs well and was compact, but app pairing was difficult at first and it sometimes got stuck after head on wall hits. Subscores: Ease of Use 4.3/5, Performance 5/5, Value 4/5. [Source](https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/best-robotic-pool-skimmer/)
- The Pool Nerd: Budget option at $299 with no approval badge; leaves often slipped past or sank, and the author suggests paying about $70 more for the Betta SE. Notes the S2 is not part of Aiper's Seagull Pro or Elite Pro recalls. [Source](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/best-pool-skimmers)

### Wybot F1

- PCWorld: Collected about 85% of test leaves within about 4 h, more effective on floating leaves than other skimmers the reviewer had used. Very loud, often bumped walls, never ran a full day on one charge, and the app showed 98% battery when real charge was 13%. [Source](https://www.pcworld.com/article/2813883/wybot-f1-pool-skimmer-review.html)
- Bob Vila (4.7/5): Best Midrange pick in a 2 month test of 7 skimmers. Handled pool railings and steps well with reliable obstacle avoidance and no constant bumping. [Source](https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/best-robotic-pool-skimmer/)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Aiper EcoSurfer S2 or the Wybot F1?

The Wybot F1 scores higher in our ranking (9.5 vs 9.0 out of 10). Pick the Aiper EcoSurfer S2 for owners who want app scheduling. Pick the Wybot F1 for sunny pools with lots of floating leaves.

### Which is cheaper?

The Wybot F1 at $300, versus $360 for the Aiper EcoSurfer S2, checked Nov 11, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $360 vs $300.

### What is the difference between the EcoSurfer S2 and the F1?

Pool types: Regular, irregular and spa or lounger attached pools (Aiper); size limit not published on the EcoSurfer S2, Infinity, rectangle, round, kidney and free form shapes (Wybot) on the F1. Cleans: Water surface only (skimmer), plus a 3 in chlorine tablet holder on the EcoSurfer S2, Water surface only; a floor robot is still needed for the bottom on the F1. Power: Cordless, charges by solar panel or DC adapter (Aiper); PCWorld lists a 5,200 mAh… on the EcoSurfer S2, Cordless, 33 W solar panel (Wybot); 5,200 mAh battery (PCWorld) on the F1.

Full reviews: [Aiper EcoSurfer S2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/aiper-surfer-s2/index.md), [Wybot F1](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/wybot-f1/index.md)