Beatbot iSkim vs Wybot F1
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 11, 2026
As of Nov 11, 2026, the Beatbot iSkim costs $339 and the Wybot F1 costs $300, so the Wybot F1 is $39 cheaper. The Wybot F1 has a published review score and ranks #1 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Beatbot iSkim is not scored yet. Pick the Beatbot iSkim for uncovered pools under trees. Pick the Wybot F1 for sunny pools with lots of floating leaves. The Beatbot iSkim wins 2 of 3 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Beatbot iSkim wins 2 of 3 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| iSkim | F1 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $339 | $300 | F1 |
| Runtime | 28 h | 24 h | iSkim |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | iSkim |
- You care most about runtime (28 h vs 24 h)
- You care most about warranty (3 years vs 1 year)
- Best for uncovered pools under trees
- You want to spend less (saves $39)
- Best for sunny 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
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Smart mode 24 h
Solar surface skimmer with a 7 L basket and app control
Full Wybot F1 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Beatbot iSkim | Wybot F1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $339 | $300 |
| 3 year cost | $339 | $300 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 9.5/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #23 | #1 |
| 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; a floor robot is still needed for the bottom |
| Power | Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion battery plus 24 W solar panel with SolarTrack (Beatbot) | Cordless, 33 W solar panel (Wybot); 5,200 mAh battery (PCWorld) |
| Runtime | Up to 28 h on a full charge with no sun, lab figure (Beatbot); Reviewed and Android Authority repeat the 28 h claim | 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 | 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 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 | 9 L basket, catches debris down to 550 µm (30 mesh), 29 x 270 mm inlet (Beatbot) | 7 L basket with fine filter; micron rating not stated (Wybot) |
| 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 | Not stated by Wybot |
| App | Beatbot app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: remote drive, scheduling, recall, cleaning logs, OTA updates (Beatbot) | Wybot app: manual drive, modes, battery level, OTA updates (Wybot); PCWorld saw the battery reading freeze, showing 98% at 13% real charge |
| Warranty | 3 years (Beatbot store page and Reviewed) | 1 year (Wybot) |
| Weight | 15 lb (Reviewed) | 14 lb (PCWorld) |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground; concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass; saltwater up to 5,000 ppm (Beatbot) | Infinity, rectangle, round, kidney and free form shapes (Wybot) |
| Navigation | Dual ultrasonic sensors plus IMU, random path, auto edge parking (Beatbot; Android Authority notes no S-path) | 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 | uncovered pools under trees | sunny pools with lots of floating leaves |
| Skip if | your pool stays covered most days | your pool is shaded or you want quiet |
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 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
- 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
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Beatbot iSkim or the Wybot F1?
The Wybot F1 has a published review score and ranks #1 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Beatbot iSkim is not scored yet. Pick the Beatbot iSkim for uncovered pools under trees. Pick the Wybot F1 for sunny pools with lots of floating leaves.
Which is cheaper?
The Wybot F1 at $300, versus $339 for the Beatbot iSkim, checked Nov 11, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $339 vs $300.
What is the difference between the iSkim and the F1?
Cleans: Water surface only (Beatbot); floor robot needed for the pool bottom on the iSkim, Water surface only; a floor robot is still needed for the bottom on the F1. Power: Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion battery plus 24 W solar panel with SolarTrack (Beatbot) on the iSkim, Cordless, 33 W solar panel (Wybot); 5,200 mAh battery (PCWorld) on the F1. Runtime: Up to 28 h on a full charge with no sun, lab figure (Beatbot); Reviewed and Android… on the iSkim, Smart mode 24 h with 10 min work and 10 min rest cycles; standard mode 8 h continuous… on the F1.
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