Main trade-off
WYBOT C1
Its 180-micron basket is coarser than the C2 secondary 10-micron filter.
Head-to-head
WYBOT C1 vs Ecovacs P1: P1 adds finer media, C1 keeps a single-filter care routine
The short answer
P1 has the finer secondary filter and higher published flow. C1 clearly documents floor, wall and waterline modes, with a simpler single-filter debris routine.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
P1 adds about 20 percent rated area
The advertised increase is 322 square feet.
What this is based on
1937 minus 1615 equals 322, and 322 divided by 1615 equals 19.9 percent.
Main trade-off
ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1
ECOVACS states that the P1 is not designed to clean steps.
WYBOT C1
- Choose it for
- You want explicitly documented waterline cleaning.
- A single 180-micron filter suits the usual debris.
- Main trade-off
- Its 180-micron basket is coarser than the C2 secondary 10-micron filter.
ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1
- Choose it for
- Fine silt is a priority.
- You want the larger advertised area and Eco-mode runtime ceiling.
- Main trade-off
- ECOVACS states that the P1 is not designed to clean steps.
About this comparison
Compare WYBOT C1 and Ecovacs Ultramarine P1 for filter scale, published flow, pool area and mode-specific battery claims before buying a cordless cleaner.
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
Fine silt needs secondary filtration
P1 includes 3-micron inner media.
- WYBOT C1
- Good
- ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1
- Better fit
Need explicit waterline mode documentation
C1 names that coverage.
- WYBOT C1
- Better fit
- ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1
- Caution
Pool area exceeds 1,615 square feet and is no more than 1,937 square feet
P1 rates up to 1,937.
- WYBOT C1
- Not suitable
- ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1
- Better fit
Prefer a single filter stage
C1 has simpler single-stage media.
- WYBOT C1
- Better fit
- ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1
- Good
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
P1 adds about 20 percent rated area
The advertised increase is 322 square feet.
How we reached this conclusion
1937 minus 1615 equals 322, and 322 divided by 1615 equals 19.9 percent.
The flow claim is about 58 percent higher
P1 lists 1,762 GPH more.
How we reached this conclusion
4800 minus 3038 equals 1762. Divide by 3038 for 58.0 percent. Methods are not matched, so this is not a cleaning-speed estimate.
The fine-filter difference is much larger than the area difference
P1 adds 3-micron inner media where C1 lists only 180-micron media.
How we reached this conclusion
180 divided by 3 equals 60 for nominal pore-size scale. Capture efficiency and clogging resistance cannot be calculated from that ratio.
Choice A
WYBOT, 2025 OS7010C
C1
A cordless floor, wall and waterline cleaner with five modes and a 180-micron basket. The selected offer is the 2025 C1.
- Best matched use
- Cordless floor, wall and waterline cleaning in pools up to 1,615 square feet
Checked facts
- The selected C1 manual rates pool area at 120 to 150 square meters, about 1,292 to 1,615 square feet.
- Five cleaning modes include floor, walls and waterline. Published runtime is 120 to 150 minutes.
- The manual lists 11.5 cubic meters per hour, about 3,038 US gallons per hour, and a 180-micron filter.
- Scheduled cleaning divides a charge into two 60-minute, three 40-minute or four 30-minute sessions.
Choice B
ECOVACS, P1
ULTRAMARINE P1
A high-flow cordless robot with unusually fine secondary filtration and planned app-based cleaning.
- Best matched use
- Fine silt in a large pool where a cordless robot and repeatable navigation are priorities
Checked facts
- The dual filter combines 180-micron media with a 3-micron secondary filter.
- Published flow is 4,800 GPH with coverage up to 1,937 square feet.
- SmartNavi 2.0, app scheduling and up to 180 minutes in Eco mode are documented.
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | WYBOT C1 | ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1 | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filters | 180-micron single stage | 180-micron outer plus 3-micron inner | P1 adds fine-particle media. |
| Published flow | 3,038 GPH | 4,800 GPH | P1 lists a higher pump-flow figure, not a measured pickup advantage. |
| Rated area | 1,615 square feet | 1,937 square feet | P1 adds 322 square feet of advertised area. |
| Maximum runtime | 150 minutes | 180 minutes in Eco mode | The longest P1 figure is mode-specific. |
| Mode structure | Five modes including waterline | Three modes and three efficiency levels | Mode count and efficiency levels should not be multiplied into separate coverage zones. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose WYBOT C1
- The manual gives 120 to 150 minutes of runtime. Large or complex pools can need another charged session.
If you choose ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1
- The longest runtime is tied to its Eco floor-cleaning mode.
Recommendation switch
The decision flips if...
You want documented waterline modes with finer secondary filtration
Choose neither. C2 combines full-zone modes and a 10-micron secondary filter.
What matters in practice
How to make the call
For recurring fine dust
P1 secondary layer addresses a different debris scale from C1 single basket. The useful question is whether fine particles are escaping the current cleaner. Very fine media can load quickly, so inspect and rinse it according to the manual instead of expecting the larger flow number to prevent clogging.
For a waterline-focused routine
C1 explicitly names waterline cleaning in its documented coverage and selectable modes. The current P1 page emphasizes floors and walls, so this comparison does not certify an equivalent dedicated waterline program. Confirm that function before buying P1 for a persistent waterline ring.
For battery planning
The extra 30-minute ceiling on P1 applies to Eco mode. It should not be treated as three hours of maximum-flow wall cleaning. Match the claimed runtime to the mode you will actually use, then leave margin for an irregular pool.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- Manufacturer flow, runtime and coverage figures are not matched independent pool-cleaning tests.
- Wall climbing, steps and waterline performance depend on pool geometry and surface conditions. App support does not establish live underwater radio control.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current robot pool cleaners comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
Compared set
Only 3 of 27 models checked match every need here: “Fine dust, sand or dead algae settles in my pool”, “The waterline needs regular scrubbing”, “My pool is large or close to 50 feet”, and “I do not want a cable across the pool”.
3 matching models from 27 checkedSee the checked facts and calculation notes
Match countThe count uses the current product-to-need assignments for “Fine dust, sand or dead algae settles in my pool”, “The waterline needs regular scrubbing”, “My pool is large or close to 50 feet”, and “I do not want a cable across the pool”. A need with no documented match does not count.
| Product | Needs matched | Checked facts | Source records |
|---|---|---|---|
| WYBOT C1 |
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| ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1 |
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WYBOT C1
You want explicitly documented waterline cleaning.
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Fine silt is a priority.
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