C1 vs A1
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.
- Waterline cleaning: published for C1, not for A1.
- Wall climbing: published for C1, not for A1.
- Retrieval: C1 — Self-parking at the pool wall; A1 — Built-in self-parking.
Full specification comparison
| Attribute | C1 | A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Pool type | Not published | Flat-bottom pools, slope under 15 degrees |
| Cleans | Not published | Floor only |
| Cleaning coverage | 1,615 sq ft | 1,076 sq ft |
| Max pool length | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Battery runtime | 150 min | 120 min |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Cable length | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Charge time | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Cycle time | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Navigation | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Suction / flow rate | 3,038 GPH | Not published |
| Waterline cleaning | Yes | No |
| Wall climbing | Yes | No |
| Brushes | Dual PVC brushes | Not published |
| Filtration | 180 microns | 180 microns |
| Debris capacity | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Cleaning modes | Five modes: full, floor, wall, wall then floor, eco floor | Not published |
| Scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Not published |
| Remote control | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Retrieval | Self-parking at the pool wall | Built-in self-parking |
| Solar powered | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Weight | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Warranty | 24 months | 12 months |