WYBOTC1Cordless floor+wall+waterline
Cordless floor+wall+waterline~$400

WYBOT

WYBOT C1

For $400 the C1 climbs walls, scrubs the waterline and parks near the wall when finished, with app scheduling and a choice of S or N paths. WYBOT rates it for up to 150 minutes and pools to 1,615 sq ft.

Approx. price

~$400

snapshot, not a live price

Pool fit

~62 ft (floor only)

150 min floor-only runtime at 13 sq ft/min — walls not counted

Filtration

180 µm · sand, grit and leaves

150–250 µm: sand and leaves; fine dust passes

Retrieval

Parks for pickup · 17.6 lb

surfaces or parks at the wall on its own, so it is lifted from the edge

Runtime

150 min, floor only

Cost per swim season

$200

price ÷ warranty years; a floor, not a lifespan

Best for: Pools under about 1,500 sq ft on a $400 budget

Specifications

Approx. price
~$400
Type
Cordless floor+wall+waterline
Power
Cordless
Cleans
Floor, walls, waterline
Pool fit
~62 ft, floor only
Maker's pool claim
1,615 sq ft
Runtime, floor only
150 min
Charge time
3 h
Finest filter
180 µm
Filtration tier
Sand, grit and leaves
Filter
180 µm filter box
Weight
17.6 lb
Retrieval
Parks for pickup · 17.6 lb
Self-parking
Yes
App control
Yes
Pool types
in-ground, above-ground
Warranty
2 years
Cost per swim season
$200 floor
Released
2026

A specification not listed here is one WYBOT does not publish for this model. It is left blank rather than estimated or borrowed from a sibling.

Features

  • Floor, wall, waterline, steps and slopes
  • S-path and N-path patterns
  • Self-parking near the wall
  • App scheduling and OTA updates
  • Triple motor system

What it does well

  • Wall climbing, waterline and app control for $400
  • Parks near the wall at the end of a run, the step up the B1 lacks
  • WYBOT names Pebbletec and tile as compatible
  • Two-year warranty at this price

What it gives up

  • Up to 150 minutes a charge, a figure WYBOT gives for floor cleaning rather than a full cycle
  • A 1,615 sq ft rating, roughly half the $469 Sora 10's
  • The $500 C2 adds a 10 µm filter and 30 more minutes

The two lists above come from the maker’s own specifications and this site’s arithmetic on them, not from owner reports. Where owner discussion has been read it appears in its own section below, so the two are never mistaken for each other.

What owners say

Owners approach the C1 in much the same way: as a $300–400 bet against much dearer brands. Those whose units kept working are pleased with the cleaning, the waterline mode in particular.

The complaints are about how long it lasts and what happens when it stops. Several owners report failures inside the first half-year — batteries that no longer hold a charge, units that simply die — and at least one describes a frustrating warranty process.

It suits a buyer who wants wall-and-waterline cleaning on a tight budget and accepts the longevity risk that owners describe. The two-year warranty on paper is the thing to keep the receipt for.

What owners like

  • Owners who took the chance at its price report it working really well for months — one said it cleaned better than the Polaris it replaced.
  • Its waterline mode earns praise even from owners disappointed with its floor cleaning; one now uses it mainly for the waterline.
  • Owners describe going in with low expectations because of the price and the mixed reviews, and being pleasantly surprised.

Common complaints

  • Longevity is the recurring worry: owners report units that stopped holding a charge after about five months, or stopped working at four.
  • Warranty claims can stall — one owner was asked to video the fault, then told the video never arrived, repeatedly.
  • In floor-only mode one owner's unit stopped leaving the deep end, whatever the app settings.
  • A trim piece on the body comes off repeatedly for at least one owner, who considered glue.

Questions owners ask about the WYBOT C1

How long does the WYBOT C1 last?

Reports are mixed: some owners have months of good use, others report the battery failing to hold a charge around five months or the unit stopping at four.

Is its waterline cleaning any good?

Yes, by owners' accounts — one whose floor cleaning disappointed now uses the C1 mainly for the waterline.

What is the warranty process like?

One owner was asked to send a video of the fault and was then told repeatedly it had not arrived. Keep proof of purchase and copies of anything you send.

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Cordless floor+wall+waterline · 180 min, floor only

Pool fit
~68 ft (floor only)
Filtration
10 µm · fine dust and algae
Retrieval
Parks for pickup · 17.6 lb
  • 10 µm filter
  • 17.6 lb
  • $500

Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline

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WYBOT C2 Vision

Cordless floor+wall+waterline · 180 min, floor only

Pool fit
~68 ft (floor only)
Filtration
10 µm · fine dust and algae
Retrieval
Parks for pickup · 17.6 lb
  • Camera
  • 10 µm filter
  • $630

Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline

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