Vinyl, fiberglass, tile and concrete place different traction and brush demands on a robot. Use the manufacturer compatibility table for the exact model year.
Start with the surface
Vinyl, fiberglass, tile and concrete place different traction and brush demands on a robot. Use the manufacturer compatibility table for the exact model year.
Map the hard parts
List shelves, benches, sharp wall transitions, drains and steps. A product that cleans a rectangular floor may not handle shallow ledges or complex corners.
Measure the real pool
Use the pool floor area and longest dimension. Leave margin above your measured size rather than buying at the cleaner's absolute coverage limit.
Match the debris
Large leaves reward wide inlets and big baskets. Dust and pollen require finer filtration. One basket rarely excels at both without a secondary filter.
Your next step
Shortlist the models that fit your pool, then compare exact model-year specifications and current manufacturer terms before ordering.