Wybot A1 vs Wybot F1
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 11, 2026
As of Nov 11, 2026, the Wybot A1 has no store price on file and the Wybot F1 costs $300. The Wybot F1 scores higher in our ranking (9.5 vs 6.7 out of 10). Pick the Wybot A1 for small flat above-ground pools. Pick the Wybot F1 for sunny pools with lots of floating leaves. They split the points we can measure, 1 each.
Who wins, point by point
They split the points we can measure, 1 each. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| A1 | F1 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 60 min (tested) | 24 h | F1 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year | A1 |
- You care most about warranty (2 years vs 1 year)
- Best for small flat above-ground pools
- You care most about runtime (24 h vs 60 min (tested))
- Best for sunny pools with lots of floating leaves
- Cleans
- Floor only
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Wybot says up to 120 min
- Max pool
- Up to 1,076 sq ft
Light, budget cordless robot for flat floored pools, no app
Full Wybot A1 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
| Wybot A1 | Wybot F1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $300 |
| 3 year cost | n/a | $300 |
| Our score | 6.7/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #14 | #1 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year per spec table (listing text also says 2 years) | 1 year |
| Cleans | Floor only, no wall or waterline cleaning (Wybot listing on Wellbots; The Pool Nerd and drohnen.de agree) | Water surface only; a floor robot is still needed for the bottom |
| Power | Cordless, 2,600 mAh 22.2 V lithium-ion battery (Wybot) | Cordless, 33 W solar panel (Wybot); 5,200 mAh battery (PCWorld) |
| Runtime | Wybot says up to 120 min, with 30, 40 and 60 min eco timers; The Pool Nerd measured roughly 1 h | 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 | About 2 to 2.5 h (Wybot) | 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 | 180 µm filter plus ultra-fine cotton foam layer (Wybot) | 7 L basket with fine filter; micron rating not stated (Wybot) |
| Max pool size | Up to 1,076 sq ft, flat floor with slope under 15 degrees, depth up to 8.2 ft (Wybot) | Not stated by Wybot |
| App | None; one button control on the robot (Wybot); drohnen.de lists no app as a con | Wybot app: manual drive, modes, battery level, OTA updates (Wybot); PCWorld saw the battery reading freeze, showing 98% at 13% real charge |
| Warranty | Wybot's listing says 2 years in the description but 1 year in the spec table; drohnen.de and its own test list 1 year | 1 year (Wybot) |
| Weight | 7.7 lb (Wybot) | 14 lb (PCWorld) |
| Pool types | Flat floored in-ground and above-ground pools; salt up to 3.5 g/L per drohnen.de's spec table | Infinity, rectangle, round, kidney and free form shapes (Wybot) |
| Suction | 2,140 GPH (Wybot) | n/a |
| 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 | small flat above-ground pools | sunny pools with lots of floating leaves |
| Skip if | your pool has slopes or you want wall cleaning | 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
Wybot A1
- The Pool Nerd: Tested in the reviewer's flat container pool. Runtime was roughly 1 h against an advertised 2 h, suction struggled with large debris, and it only works on flat floors. Filtration beat the Aiper Seagull SE. Verdict Pool Nerd Disapproved. The site favors corded Dolphin robots and earns affiliate commissions. Source
- drohnen.de (3.7/5): German hands-on test with leaves, pebbles, insects and fine sand: good cleaning including fine particles, edge parking worked, but heavy soiling may need two cycles and fine dust in crevices was only partly removed. Lacks an app and wall cleaning. 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 Wybot A1 or the Wybot F1?
The Wybot F1 scores higher in our ranking (9.5 vs 6.7 out of 10). Pick the Wybot A1 for small flat above-ground pools. Pick the Wybot F1 for sunny pools with lots of floating leaves.
What is the difference between the A1 and the F1?
Cleans: Floor only, no wall or waterline cleaning (Wybot listing on Wellbots; The Pool Nerd and… on the A1, Water surface only; a floor robot is still needed for the bottom on the F1. Power: Cordless, 2,600 mAh 22.2 V lithium-ion battery (Wybot) on the A1, Cordless, 33 W solar panel (Wybot); 5,200 mAh battery (PCWorld) on the F1. Runtime: Wybot says up to 120 min, with 30, 40 and 60 min eco timers; The Pool Nerd measured… on the A1, 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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