A1 vs S3
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, $2,330.02 below S3 at $2,499.99.
- Battery runtime: S3 150 min versus A1 120 min (25% more). Published data favours S3.
- Warranty: S3 24 months versus A1 12 months (100% more). Published data favours S3.
- Waterline cleaning: published for S3, not for A1.
- Wall climbing: published for S3, not for A1.
- Solar powered: published for S3, not for A1.
- Retrieval: A1 — Built-in self-parking; S3 — Automatic docking with self-emptying station.
Full specification comparison
| Attribute | A1 | S3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pool type | Flat-bottom pools, slope under 15 degrees | Not published |
| Cleans | Floor only | Not published |
| Cleaning coverage | 1,076 sq ft | Not published |
| Max pool length | Not published | 49.2 ft |
| 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 | 3D mapping with smart navigation |
| Suction / flow rate | 2,140 GPH | Not published |
| Waterline cleaning | No | Yes |
| Wall climbing | No | Yes |
| Brushes | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Filtration | 180 microns | Not published |
| Debris capacity | Not published | 10 L |
| Cleaning modes | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Retrieval | Built-in self-parking | Automatic docking with self-emptying station |
| Solar powered | No | Yes |
| Weight | 7.72 lbs | Not published |
| Warranty | 12 months | 24 months |