Beatbot iSkim vs Betta SE Plus
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Beatbot iSkim costs $339 and the Betta SE Plus costs $390, so the Beatbot iSkim is $51 cheaper. The Betta SE Plus has a published review score and ranks #3 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Beatbot iSkim is not scored yet. Pick the Beatbot iSkim for uncovered pools under trees. Pick the Betta SE Plus for pools with lots of floating leaves. The Beatbot iSkim wins 3 of 3 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Beatbot iSkim wins 3 of 3 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| iSkim | SE Plus | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $339 | $390 | iSkim |
| Charge time | 5 h | 6 h | iSkim |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | iSkim |
- You want to spend less (saves $51)
- You care most about charge time (5 h vs 6 h)
- You care most about warranty (3 years vs 1 year)
- Best for uncovered pools under trees
- Best for pools with lots of floating leaves
- Cleans
- Water surface only
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Up to 28 h on a full
- Max pool
- Beatbot lists no maximum
Solar surface skimmer with a 9 L basket and 28 h rated runtime
Full Beatbot iSkim review, pros and cons →- Cleans
- Water surface only:
- Power
- Solar
- Runtime
- 30+ hours of continuous
- Max pool
- Up to 40 x 60 ft
Solar surface skimmer with plug-in backup charging and a remote
Full Betta SE Plus review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Beatbot iSkim | Betta SE Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $339 | $390 |
| 3 year cost | $339 | $390 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 9.0/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #17 | #3 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
| Cleans | Water surface only (Beatbot); floor robot needed for the pool bottom | Water surface only: leaves, bugs and floating debris (it does not clean floor or walls) |
| Power | Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion battery plus 24 W solar panel with SolarTrack (Beatbot) | Solar plus AC adapter backup (Betta); The Pool Nerd describes the backup as USB-C |
| Runtime | Up to 28 h on a full charge with no sun, lab figure (Beatbot); Reviewed and Android Authority repeat the 28 h claim | 30+ hours of continuous cleaning on a full charge (Betta); The Pool Nerd says it runs around the clock when charged |
| Charge time | Beatbot spec table says about 5 h with a 64.4 W adapter; its FAQ says about 4.5 h. The plug in charger is sold separately | 5 to 6 h in direct sun, 3.5 h with the AC adapter (Betta) |
| Filter | 9 L basket, catches debris down to 550 µm (30 mesh), 29 x 270 mm inlet (Beatbot) | Large 200 micron fine mesh top load basket; capacity not published (Betta) |
| Max pool size | Beatbot lists no maximum; Android Authority says it covers up to 80 sq m (about 860 sq ft) in a couple of hours | Up to 40 x 60 ft, about 2,400 sq ft (Betta) |
| App | Beatbot app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: remote drive, scheduling, recall, cleaning logs, OTA updates (Beatbot) | No app; wireless remote included (Betta). Bob Vila lists the lack of app control as a con |
| Warranty | 3 years (Beatbot store page and Reviewed) | 1 year (Betta) |
| Weight | 15 lb (Reviewed) | n/a |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground; concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass; saltwater up to 5,000 ppm (Beatbot) | n/a |
| Navigation | Dual ultrasonic sensors plus IMU, random path, auto edge parking (Beatbot; Android Authority notes no S-path) | n/a |
| Motors | n/a | Twin salt chlorine tolerant (SCT) motors (Betta) |
| Best for | uncovered pools under trees | pools with lots of floating leaves |
| Skip if | your pool stays covered most days | you want app control or floor cleaning |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Beatbot iSkim
- Reviewed: Five days in a windy above-ground pool flanked by trees; the tester never needed a hand skimmer and the 9 L basket never overflowed between daily checks. Downsides were the missing charger and an app remote that takes practice. Editors' Choice badge. Source
- Android Authority: Hands-on with a Sora 30: charged itself by sun after an initial plug in of a couple of hours in a sunny desert test, and covered about 80 sq m in a couple of hours. Lacks the Ultra's S-path and clarifier. Source
Betta SE Plus
- Bob Vila (tested) (4.6/5): Best Overall of seven skimmers tested over about two months in residential inground pools. Easy to set up and removed more leaves and floating debris than any other model. Rated ease of use 5/5, performance 4.9/5, value 4/5. The tester's earlier Betta SE stopped working after about 12 months. Source
- The Pool Nerd: Used in the reviewer's own pool; the surface was clear of leaves, bugs and trash after a few hours, and he went weeks without skimming by hand. Rated Pool Nerd Approved. Says little changed from the SE beyond backup charging, for about $30 more. The site earns affiliate commissions. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Beatbot iSkim or the Betta SE Plus?
The Betta SE Plus has a published review score and ranks #3 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Beatbot iSkim is not scored yet. Pick the Beatbot iSkim for uncovered pools under trees. Pick the Betta SE Plus for pools with lots of floating leaves.
Which is cheaper?
The Beatbot iSkim at $339, versus $390 for the Betta SE Plus, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $339 vs $390.
What is the difference between the iSkim and the SE Plus?
Cleans: Water surface only (Beatbot); floor robot needed for the pool bottom on the iSkim, Water surface only: leaves, bugs and floating debris (it does not clean floor or walls) on the SE Plus. Power: Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion battery plus 24 W solar panel with SolarTrack (Beatbot) on the iSkim, Solar plus AC adapter backup (Betta); The Pool Nerd describes the backup as USB-C on the SE Plus. Runtime: Up to 28 h on a full charge with no sun, lab figure (Beatbot); Reviewed and Android… on the iSkim, 30+ hours of continuous cleaning on a full charge (Betta); The Pool Nerd says it runs… on the SE Plus.
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