Beatbot iSkim vs Wybot B1
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 12, 2026
As of Nov 12, 2026, the Beatbot iSkim costs $339 and the Wybot B1 costs $335, so the Wybot B1 is $4 cheaper. Pick the Beatbot iSkim for uncovered pools under trees. Pick the Wybot B1 for small above-ground pools. The Beatbot iSkim wins 2 of 3 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Beatbot iSkim wins 2 of 3 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| iSkim | B1 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $339 | $335 | Tie |
| Runtime | 28 h | 2 h | iSkim |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | iSkim |
- You care most about runtime (28 h vs 2 h)
- You care most about warranty (3 years vs 1 year)
- Best for uncovered pools under trees
- Best for small above-ground pools
- 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
- Floor
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Up to 120 min
- Max pool
- Up to 1,150 sq ft
Light, low cost cordless robot for small pools up to 1,150 sq ft
Full Wybot B1 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Beatbot iSkim | Wybot B1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $339 | $335 |
| 3 year cost | $339 | $335 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #23 | #22 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
| Cleans | Water surface only (Beatbot); floor robot needed for the pool bottom | Floor, walls, waterline, steps and slopes with side brushes for corners (Wybot); WinFuture says the waterline must be cleaned by hand |
| Power | Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion battery plus 24 W solar panel with SolarTrack (Beatbot) | Cordless, three motors (one suction, two brush drive) and four rollers (Wybot, Popular Science) |
| Runtime | Up to 28 h on a full charge with no sun, lab figure (Beatbot); Reviewed and Android Authority repeat the 28 h claim | Up to 120 min (Wybot store today); WinFuture cited an Amazon claim of up to 100 min; no reviewer measured it |
| 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 | Not published |
| Filter | 9 L basket, catches debris down to 550 µm (30 mesh), 29 x 270 mm inlet (Beatbot) | Fine foam filter, 180 micron, about 2 L basket (Wybot, WinFuture) |
| 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 1,150 sq ft (Wybot) |
| App | Beatbot app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: remote drive, scheduling, recall, cleaning logs, OTA updates (Beatbot) | Wybot app over Bluetooth with pool shape setup, route options and OTA updates (Wybot, WinFuture) |
| Warranty | 3 years (Beatbot store page and Reviewed) | 1 year plus 30 day returns (Wybot) |
| Weight | 15 lb (Reviewed) | 13 lb dry (Popular Science) |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground; concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass; saltwater up to 5,000 ppm (Beatbot) | Above-ground and in-ground pools with flat bottoms (Wybot) |
| Navigation | Dual ultrasonic sensors plus IMU, random path, auto edge parking (Beatbot; Android Authority notes no S-path) | n/a |
| Best for | uncovered pools under trees | small above-ground pools |
| Skip if | your pool stays covered most days | your pool is over 1,150 sq ft |
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
Wybot B1
- Popular Science: Set up in under 5 minutes, cleaned in methodical lanes with wall and corner coverage, handled a sloped side without sticking, and self parked at the wall. Weighs 13 lb dry and the basket rinses quickly. Source
- WinFuture: Tested in a 5 m vinyl pool. Climbed walls and cleaned floor and walls, with a roughly 2 L, 180 micron basket. The waterline had to be cleaned by hand, and the unit must dry before its charging port is opened. No measured runtime. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Beatbot iSkim or the Wybot B1?
Pick the Beatbot iSkim for uncovered pools under trees. Pick the Wybot B1 for small above-ground pools.
Which is cheaper?
The Wybot B1 at $335, versus $339 for the Beatbot iSkim, checked Nov 12, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $339 vs $335.
What is the difference between the iSkim and the B1?
Cleans: Water surface only (Beatbot); floor robot needed for the pool bottom on the iSkim, Floor, walls, waterline, steps and slopes with side brushes for corners (Wybot)… on the B1. Power: Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion battery plus 24 W solar panel with SolarTrack (Beatbot) on the iSkim, Cordless, three motors (one suction, two brush drive) and four rollers (Wybot, Popular… on the B1. Runtime: Up to 28 h on a full charge with no sun, lab figure (Beatbot); Reviewed and Android… on the iSkim, Up to 120 min (Wybot store today); WinFuture cited an Amazon claim of up to 100 min; no… on the B1.
Also consider at this price
See all ranked →More comparisons
All robotic pool cleaners, ranked
See the ranking →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission. It never changes our score. Disclosure