A1 vs C1
Same brand, adjacent models in the range
Where the published data differs
Every line below is computed from the two manufacturers’ own figures. Attributes neither brand publishes are omitted.
- A1 lists at $169.97, $230.02 below C1 at $399.99.
- Cleaning coverage: C1 1,615 sq ft versus A1 1,076 sq ft (50% more). Published data favours C1.
- Battery runtime: C1 150 min versus A1 120 min (25% more). Published data favours C1.
- Warranty: C1 24 months versus A1 12 months (100% more). Published data favours C1.
- Suction / flow rate: C1 3,038 GPH versus A1 2,140 GPH (42% more). Published data favours C1.
- Waterline cleaning: published for C1, not for A1.
- Wall climbing: published for C1, not for A1.
- Retrieval: A1 — Built-in self-parking; C1 — Self-parking at the pool wall.
Full specification comparison
| Attribute | A1 | C1 |
|---|---|---|
| Pool type | Flat-bottom pools, slope under 15 degrees | Not published |
| Cleans | Floor only | Not published |
| Cleaning coverage | 1,076 sq ft | 1,615 sq ft |
| Max pool length | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Battery runtime | 120 min | 150 min |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Cable length | N/A ft | N/A ft |
| Charge time | 2.5 hours | Not published |
| Cycle time | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Navigation | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Suction / flow rate | 2,140 GPH | 3,038 GPH |
| Waterline cleaning | No | Yes |
| Wall climbing | No | Yes |
| Brushes | Not published | Dual PVC brushes |
| Filtration | 180 microns | 180 microns |
| Debris capacity | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Cleaning modes | Not published | Five modes: full, floor, wall, wall then floor, eco floor |
| Scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Remote control | Yes | Not published |
| Retrieval | Built-in self-parking | Self-parking at the pool wall |
| Solar powered | No | Not published |
| Weight | 7.72 lbs | Not published |
| Warranty | 12 months | 24 months |