Robot Pool Cleaner Comparison: Pressure-Side Models That Stand Out

Selecting the right robot pool cleaner for your residential or commercial pool involves knowing how the lurker works. Pressure-Side Cleaners Today’s most high-end options are pressure-side cleaners, which are driven and cleaned by the water pressure generated by the pool pump. Unlike suction side cleaners, they operate independently from the skimmer and pump for optimal debris opening. If you’re looking to transition from a traditional pool vacuum or basic skimmer, it’s worth checking out pressure-side models.

What Are the Key Characteristics of a Pressure-Side Pool Cleaner?

Pressure-side cleaners work with water being forced back into the pool via the return line. This additional pressure powers wheels, belts or jets, which push the pool cleaning robot along the floor and walls of your pool. And best of all, they don’t use your pool’s filtration system, which means longer life for your pump and filter.

As far as debris go, pressure side cleaners come with onboard filter bags that capture larger stuff like LEAVES, acorns, and dirt, never allowing them to collect in the skimmer basket. This means they are ideal for people who also wish to lessen stress on their pool or filter system vacuum.

Suction vs Robotic cc Pool Cleaners

You might be questioning do Robotic pool cleaners work better than pressure side? Robotic cleaners are automatic and powered by electricity. Brands such as Beatbot, Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra, Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro, Beatbot AquaSense 2 combine the pressure-style scrubbing action with smart navigation and app control. The modern-day pool robot cleaner systems don’t siphon water using the pool’s filtration or its return lines, thus offering energy efficiency and precise mapping.

Both of these pressure-side models are marketed as “back-up” cleaners, which I’m sure you’ve gathered they don’t really have the power or reliability to act as a primary cleaner for all pools. Because they are easy to install and eliminate pool skimmers, they’re a great choice, especially in leafy surroundings.

Key Features to Consider

When choosing between pressure-side cleaners, or comparing them to robotic vacuum options, focus on:

Volume: While smaller debris bags fill up more quickly, larger debris bags require less emptying

Wall Climbing capability: A Wall Climbing pool cleaner is necessary for a complete pool cleaning situation

Compatible with booster pumps: Understand what a pool booster pump is and if your system can accommodate it

Suction power and jet action: The best flow is key to optimal cleaning

Algae fighting: If the green patches have you down, you’ll want to think about whether or not your choice can be used as an algae pool vacuum.

For homeowners with a deep pool the maintenance may have to go a bit deeper and knowing how to acid wash pool surfaces every once in a while, or learning how to easily drain an inground pool without a pump, can be invaluable for seasonal cleanings.

Which Model Wins?

The best model for you will depend on how large your pool is, what type of debris you need to remove and whether you already have a booster pump. When all you want is a smarter clean From Beatbot, the difference is clear; all robots are certainly not created equal. And for those concentrating in heavy debris and are after a dependable pool vacuum robot, pressure-side cleaners by Polaris or Pentair are still a force to be reckoned with.

However, if algae is your primary concern, be sure the cleaner you choose can handle organic buildup—since not all units answer the question: “Will a pool robot pick up algae?” equally well.

The Bottom-Line on Best Robot Pool Cleaner

When it comes to pressure-side pool cleaners, they are a great solution for leaves and large debris and especially for pool systems already plumbed for a booster pump. But today’s actual robot pool cleaner models, especially those from brands like Beatbot, are much more capable as well as much more energy efficient, in addition to having very advanced cleaning intelligence.