Betta SE vs Betta SE Plus
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Betta SE costs $370 and the Betta SE Plus costs $390, so the Betta SE is $20 cheaper. The Betta SE scores higher in our ranking (9.1 vs 9.0 out of 10). Pick the Betta SE for pools with leaves and bugs on the surface. Pick the Betta SE Plus for pools with lots of floating leaves. The Betta SE wins 1 of 3 points we can measure (2 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Betta SE wins 1 of 3 points we can measure (2 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| SE | SE Plus | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $370 | $390 | SE |
| Charge time | 6 h | 6 h | Tie |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
- You want to spend less (saves $20)
- Best for pools with leaves and bugs on the surface
- Best for pools with lots of floating leaves
- Cleans
- Water surface only
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- 30+ h on a charge
- Max pool
- Up to 40 x 60 ft
Solar surface skimmer that runs all day with no charging
Full Betta SE 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
| Betta SE | Betta SE Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $370 | $390 |
| 3 year cost | $370 | $390 |
| Our score | 9.1/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #2 | #3 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year (Betta store) | 1 year |
| Pool types | Above-ground and in-ground; Betta says its SCT motors work in saltwater and chlorine pools | n/a |
| Cleans | Water surface only (skimmer); does not clean floor or walls | Water surface only: leaves, bugs and floating debris (it does not clean floor or walls) |
| Power | Cordless, solar charged built in lithium battery; no plug in charging (Betta) | Solar plus AC adapter backup (Betta); The Pool Nerd describes the backup as USB-C |
| Runtime | 30+ h on a charge, including cloudy days (Betta); The Pool Nerd ran it daily for weeks with no stops | 30+ hours of continuous cleaning on a full charge (Betta); The Pool Nerd says it runs around the clock when charged |
| Charge time | 5 to 6 h of direct sunlight (Betta) | 5 to 6 h in direct sun, 3.5 h with the AC adapter (Betta) |
| Filter | Top load fine mesh basket, 200 micron (Betta) | Large 200 micron fine mesh top load basket; capacity not published (Betta) |
| Max pool size | Up to 40 x 60 ft, about 2,400 sq ft (Betta) | Up to 40 x 60 ft, about 2,400 sq ft (Betta) |
| App | No app; wireless remote for mode changes, auto mode only (Betta) | No app; wireless remote included (Betta). Bob Vila lists the lack of app control as a con |
| Warranty | 1 year, plus 30 day home trial (Betta) | 1 year (Betta) |
| Motors | n/a | Twin salt chlorine tolerant (SCT) motors (Betta) |
| Best for | pools with leaves and bugs on the surface | pools with lots of floating leaves |
| Skip if | you want app control or floor cleaning | 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
Betta SE
- The Pool Nerd: Pool Nerd Approved and named Best Overall Pool Skimmer. Cleared the surface within a few hours, ran daily for several weeks with no jams, and the basket needed emptying every few days. The site earns affiliate commissions. Source
- The Pool Nerd: Best Overall in its April 2026 skimmer roundup at about $370; estimated it delivers about 80 to 90% of the cleaning of skimmers costing twice as much. Source
Betta SE Plus
- 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
- 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
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Betta SE or the Betta SE Plus?
The Betta SE scores higher in our ranking (9.1 vs 9.0 out of 10). Pick the Betta SE for pools with leaves and bugs on the surface. Pick the Betta SE Plus for pools with lots of floating leaves.
Which is cheaper?
The Betta SE at $370, versus $390 for the Betta SE Plus, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $370 vs $390.
What is the difference between the SE and the SE Plus?
Cleans: Water surface only (skimmer); does not clean floor or walls on the SE, Water surface only: leaves, bugs and floating debris (it does not clean floor or walls) on the SE Plus. Power: Cordless, solar charged built in lithium battery; no plug in charging (Betta) on the SE, Solar plus AC adapter backup (Betta); The Pool Nerd describes the backup as USB-C on the SE Plus. Runtime: 30+ h on a charge, including cloudy days (Betta); The Pool Nerd ran it daily for weeks… on the SE, 30+ hours of continuous cleaning on a full charge (Betta); The Pool Nerd says it runs… on the SE Plus.
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