2023 Ultimate POOL VACUUM Robot Comparison || Seauto, Aiper, AiRROBO, Wybot, Ofuzzi

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  • Опубликовано: 3 июн 2024
  • Which battery powered pool vacuum is the best value? Lets find out.
    Best Overall - Seauto Seal SE
    (AmazonUS): amzn.to/3YjomHC
    (AmazonCA): amzn.to/3OXs7za
    Best for Leaves - AIRROBO PC100
    (AmazonUS): amzn.to/3KmqJUw
    Other Vacuums Tested:
    Ofuzzi Terrain 10: amzn.to/3Okpiao
    Aiper Seagull Pro: amzn.to/44Pp422
    WYBOT WY1103: amzn.to/3YkKWQf
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    00:00 Introduction
    00:25 Pool Coverage
    06:17 Cleaning Performance
    08:36 Ease of Use
    12:35 Conclusions
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  • @randutch3860
    @randutch3860 9 месяцев назад +62

    The only pool robo vac video that actually did some proper testing and comparisons. Your thoroughness and explanations are much appreciated as I research to determine which is the the best option for me.

  • @OfficialAustinLeis
    @OfficialAustinLeis 10 месяцев назад +58

    This dude’s pool is spotless now…

    • @ShabazMorton
      @ShabazMorton 9 месяцев назад +1

      That’s a fact, Jack!

  • @sdfhjklhsfdjdsflhkds
    @sdfhjklhsfdjdsflhkds 9 месяцев назад +15

    I'm not really in the market for a pool vacuum, since I don't own a pool. Duh.
    But I always enjoy seeing how you break down your product comparisons and use cases, even if it is sometimes just vicarious entertainment. Great job Rob!

  • @AzaB2C
    @AzaB2C 10 месяцев назад +7

    LOL, don't have a pool, don't want a pool, and yet... Loved watching Rob's detailed analysis of these bots, bunch of observations and advice that'd help with many diff robot builds. Cheers!

  • @user-pu9bw4lq4z
    @user-pu9bw4lq4z 4 месяца назад

    Thank you! Best review video and most helpful. I watched a bunch and this was the only one that showed actual testing.

  • @DethpickleDave
    @DethpickleDave 10 месяцев назад +2

    Awesome review. I also have a Polaris Maxx, which works okayish. I do have some flow rate issues based on the pump rpm and where the mix valves have to be positioned. Might be worth picking one of these up for getting the walls effectively.

  • @ShawnWhaley
    @ShawnWhaley Месяц назад

    Very thorough review. I like that you get straight into it - quick and concise. Excellent!

  • @ericmorris1056
    @ericmorris1056 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great job man definitely good video Great info cheers

  • @robertking2966
    @robertking2966 Месяц назад

    Cap tip !
    Thanks for this video! I actually cancelled one order and changed what I was going to buy. The video was clear and concise, and performance test was what I wanted to learn.

  • @MichaelJayCurtis
    @MichaelJayCurtis 9 месяцев назад +1

    This is a thorough review. Thank you, I appreciate it👍🏻

  • @sergioduran1364
    @sergioduran1364 23 дня назад

    Man, you rock doing videos and comparations! You did an awesome job. Congrats 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @jqhd6567
    @jqhd6567 Месяц назад

    I loved your video!! Very informative. Just purchased from your link the seato se. Thank you so much!😊

  • @appatel1
    @appatel1 10 месяцев назад +1

    My pool guy has been bugging me for a while to get a vacuum. After months of research i was about to pull the trigger on the Active 60 though still not 100% confident in my choice. In 10 minutes you just saved me a grand and gave me confidence in my purchase. I upgraded to the shark (using your link) because i have 90 degree walls and a sun ledge. Your my go to for all of my reviews. Thank you

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  10 месяцев назад

      Nice! let me know what you think of the Shark, looks pretty cool.

  • @todivetoday
    @todivetoday 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great reviews, thank you for your work. I am going to use provided links to get my unit. Thanks again and keep it up. Cheers

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  10 месяцев назад

      Cheers! As I said, my only concern is that in a few days/weeks the price of the Seauto will be double.

  • @nzhook
    @nzhook 10 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome, magical robot that climbs the wall and cleans added to shopping cart. Next I need a review for a good pool.
    Always love the comparisons BTW.

  • @jplya76
    @jplya76 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you so much for your thoroughness.

  • @matthewmachado4533
    @matthewmachado4533 8 месяцев назад

    Really well done video. Thank you

  • @diane8885
    @diane8885 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the info.
    I have a corded robot. I wondered how well the new generation worked.

  • @repmiamiprojectpat
    @repmiamiprojectpat 3 месяца назад

    Great research thanks

  • @kathyfornes3852
    @kathyfornes3852 Месяц назад

    This was a fantastic video and definitely exactly what I was looking for to figure out which vacuum to purchase.

  • @richardburguillos3118
    @richardburguillos3118 10 месяцев назад +3

    As always, another awesome review and comparison. I just placed an order for the Seauto… Thanks!!

    • @tosoflo1
      @tosoflo1 8 дней назад +1

      Have you used it sufficiently in the time since you bought it, and how has it been working so far, any issues? The biggest complaint I read in the reviews is that it breaks down after some months of use.

    • @richardburguillos3118
      @richardburguillos3118 8 дней назад +1

      @@tosoflo1 so far so good. The only challenge I have had is I have to always use it all coverage, floor and wall mode or it will not fully clean the floor on both ends of the pool. We have a pool with shallow ends on both ends and a deeper section in the middle. I think it gets confused at times and thinks it’s climbing up a wall when in floor mode only. So the ends of the pools floors don’t get as clean as they do when in all coverage mode.

  • @66edm
    @66edm 9 месяцев назад +1

    More pool tech please. Great video!

  • @felipesalazar942
    @felipesalazar942 2 месяца назад +1

    I went to a local pool store, and they tried to sell me a robot with a price tag of $2000!!!!
    I can't thank you enough for this vid.

  • @thespencerowen
    @thespencerowen 10 месяцев назад +2

    Perfect timing of this review.

  • @aphex0540
    @aphex0540 4 месяца назад +1

    Awesome revue. Kudos

  • @TheRealWattz
    @TheRealWattz Месяц назад

    Outstanding work!!!!

  • @GerardoLiraSolis
    @GerardoLiraSolis 10 месяцев назад +1

    nice review as always

  • @e2U
    @e2U 8 месяцев назад

    Great info, thx.

  • @roberthernandez7564
    @roberthernandez7564 10 месяцев назад +6

    During your dirt tests, I noticed the finest black particulate matter being reintroduced into your otherwise very clean pool water. I have the same challenge with my manual hand vacuums. I've found that lining the entire inner filter with paper towels, specifically Bounty brand in my case, adds additional filtering and will capture even the smallest particulates, even dead algae.

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  10 месяцев назад

      Interesting, I'll give that a shot. Do you notice any serious decrease in suction?

    • @roberthernandez7564
      @roberthernandez7564 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@TheHookUp I have not noticed a signifiant decrease in suction, however, I do notice the tone of the vacuum motor does change a bit when I use the paper towel method. This suggests the motors are working harder than they otherwise might. As a result, I only use the paper towel method when there's a significant amount of fine particulate to remove.

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  10 месяцев назад

      I just noticed that the higher end Seauto, the "Shark" has an extra cotton filter designed for fine debris.

    • @angusmcpherson
      @angusmcpherson 7 месяцев назад

      Yeah i saw that too. Like black smoke coming out the top. This means none of these robots will capture algae. It will just go right out the top.

    • @brandon32689
      @brandon32689 5 месяцев назад

      @@TheHookUpare you still using the seauto and how is it holding up will you test the shark

  • @michaeltran1610
    @michaeltran1610 9 месяцев назад +1

    thanks for the video...ordered the SeAuto using your link!

    • @tosoflo1
      @tosoflo1 8 дней назад

      Have you used it sufficiently in the time since you bought it, and how has it been working so far, any issues? The biggest complaint I read in the reviews is that it breaks down after some months of use.

    • @michaeltran1610
      @michaeltran1610 4 дня назад +1

      I have used it almost daily and still working great. I haven’t manually scrub/brished- only maybe the top steps but the machine covers 95% of it. I would recommend. I

  • @hyam3808
    @hyam3808 7 месяцев назад

    Thank uou for your very informative videos

  • @billmalec
    @billmalec 2 месяца назад

    Beyond excellent review unlike so many others. Thank You!
    Only thing I'd add is charge time for each and one thing keeping from buying this type. Seems like it would be a pain to pull it out and charge it, put it back in, repeat... Over and over. Also, battery replacement cost.

  • @light-master
    @light-master 9 месяцев назад +4

    I'd like to see some reviews of wired robotic cleaners. I've got a Dolphin S300 that I'd love to see how it could compare to competition.

  • @RaffBuilding
    @RaffBuilding 9 месяцев назад +12

    Purchased a Seauto (through your link 😀). You're 100% correct: shocking it's only $350. After 5 days of use, we've retired our side-suction Polaris 380. Thanks.

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  9 месяцев назад

      Great to hear!

    • @Jonacarpenter
      @Jonacarpenter 4 месяца назад

      I’m thinking of upgrading ours to that one. We have one that is pretty good but it doesn’t do our walls. Our pool is very low maintenance and I’m not sure we need a company to do it from all I’ve been learning. 🤔. Our current machine plugs in on the bottom, which is a PIA…… any tidbits on the Seauto since you got it???

    • @RaffBuilding
      @RaffBuilding 4 месяца назад +1

      @@Jonacarpenter Honestly, I'm still crazy-impressed with it. For years we had our Polaris 380 running 1-2h daily and it was just ok. The Seauto we drop in 1-2x/w at most and it picks up things the Polaris never did. I though having a battery powered robot would be a pain, but considering how much better it works, it's really no trouble at all. Have had zero issues. The Polaris has been sitting on the site of our house pouting.

    • @Jonacarpenter
      @Jonacarpenter 4 месяца назад

      @@RaffBuilding Thanks so much. I'll really appreciate it and any tips would help, I can't see paying someone to do what me and a bot can do. And checking the salt levels, well a meter and Leslie's pool supplies can do that. 😉😆

    • @RaffBuilding
      @RaffBuilding 4 месяца назад +1

      @@Jonacarpenter Though we've never had a pool service, IMO their real value is probably keeing the chemicals balanced. That's the thing that will take some research and exprerience before it's easy.

  • @DIYtechie
    @DIYtechie 10 месяцев назад +12

    Great review - and I don’t even have a pool 😂 Idea for next time: The weight data could perhaps be shown in a table sorted by weight, instead of one by one. The test was well planned and executed 👍🏻

  • @JS_CIC
    @JS_CIC 9 месяцев назад +4

    FYI: Bought the Seauto on your recommendation (thank you). Like you mentioned re: other comments, it dumped all of the vacuumed contents back into the pool upon removal, every time!!. The issue is that the screws on the bottom flapper valve were too tight, causing it to gap open. Loosened the screws and all is OK now.

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  9 месяцев назад

      Good info, thanks!

    • @tosoflo1
      @tosoflo1 8 дней назад

      Have you used it sufficiently in the time since you bought it, and how has it been working so far, any issues? The biggest complaint I read in the reviews is that it breaks down after some months of use.

    • @JS_CIC
      @JS_CIC 7 дней назад +1

      @@tosoflo1 Used it weekly last season and was wonderful, no issues. Haven't opened our pool yet, so no use this season.

  • @jasonschultz9570
    @jasonschultz9570 7 месяцев назад +2

    @The Hook Up I purcahsed the Seauto based on your review. I'm sorry to say that I haven't had a great experience with it at all and I can't recommend it to anyone. I have an in ground pool, rectangular, with a slight slope. It gets around the pool just fine, but I have an algae problem and it's very clear the the robot does not have great coverage. I have to run the robot several times a week just to get the pool to look OK (there are still green areas on the floor where the robot just missed again and again). Even with three times a week, the robot doesn't get where the walls meet the floor at all. There's always a clear very thick green line there. Probably because the robot seems to always take the walls at an odd angle instead of straight up. My pool has seating accross one of the walls and the robot just misses the whole seat somehow. And the water sensor on the robot is mounted so high that it can't clean my baja shelf, in fact, it often climbs up to the shelf, tips over and then gets stuck on it. At which point I have to go push it back in the pool.

    • @Mena-dz5ln
      @Mena-dz5ln Месяц назад

      If you put copper pipes or elbows in the skimming basket it can get rid of algae

  • @runawaytechgal1467
    @runawaytechgal1467 7 месяцев назад

    What is the pole that you used to pull them out? Thanks for the awesome video!

  • @Itsnotthatdeep1
    @Itsnotthatdeep1 5 месяцев назад

    Super helpful !!

  • @abdullahalmastursun4732
    @abdullahalmastursun4732 6 месяцев назад

    Hin thanks for the detailed comparisons, it help alot.
    What do you recommend between Seauto seal se or Shark version? Which one is better?

  • @kennethkennedy7173
    @kennethkennedy7173 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent video! A++

  • @stonecliff6547
    @stonecliff6547 9 месяцев назад +3

    Seauto also has a higher end version (Shark) $550 on sale - it's awesome and has a ultra fine filter used on the floors. Never does back flips, doesn't get stuck anywhere .

  • @eadweard.
    @eadweard. 10 месяцев назад +1

    Most of them seem to just go back and forth like absolute bananas.

  • @steven.h0629
    @steven.h0629 7 месяцев назад +1

    👍😎✊ you got some commish.. thanks!

  • @brucelafleur6446
    @brucelafleur6446 3 месяца назад

    Wow. Great review.

  • @chris
    @chris 10 месяцев назад +8

    Great comparison review, no question! But I'm heavily confused as to why someone who has an existing in-ground pool cleaner (like my Hayward "The Pool Cleaner") would want to get a robot vac. While my Hayward sucks (pun intended) when it comes to my stairs and walls, it does its job every day without fail. I never have to think about it. With a robot vac, you now have a daily chore of taking it out of the pool, emptying the basket, charging it, then going back out later in the day to put it back in the pool. The end result is you will forget to do it and you'll have a filthy pool. I get that this is great for above ground pools or pools without a built-in cleaning system.
    Also, I have no issues with the hose breaking down -- I live in San Diego, my pool has been here for 23 years and the only time I replace the hose is when I replace the cleaner (which isn't very often -- like every 10 years).
    I wish that the inconvenience factor of this solution was highlighted in your review.
    On another note, if anyone can recommend a replacement for my hosed pool cleaner that knows how to properly climb walls and clean stairs please let me know :)

    • @avnut5517
      @avnut5517 10 месяцев назад

      My Hayward 4x does my walls great. I do admit it does not get the stairs or ledge.

    • @stonecliff6547
      @stonecliff6547 9 месяцев назад

      For me, I only run my pump for less than two hours, so the suction side is a no go for me. Plus I only need to put the robot in every 3 days or so as my pool doesn't get overly dirty.

    • @alexanderbont
      @alexanderbont 8 месяцев назад

      Because I have a solar system to heat the water and there is not enough suction for the solar system when the Hayward is connected.

    • @flippedcracker
      @flippedcracker 6 месяцев назад

      ⁠​⁠@@avnut5517how do you get the 4x to do the walls? Mine barely goes up the walls at all.

    • @avnut5517
      @avnut5517 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@flippedcracker Had to adjust the suction balance between the skimmer and robot. Pump runs at 700 RPM

  • @RJC4704
    @RJC4704 3 месяца назад

    Hi, great video by the way. I went with your results and bought the Seauto SE. We have used it 5 times with some issues. I have been in contact with the rep and followed the instructions she had sent us. The cleaner was not following any pattern at all so she told us to reset the machine. Did that and now that has helped with a pattern it's following. The part that is not working is the machine picks up the sand but when pulling the machine out of the water, alot of it goes right back in the pool. Seems to be a bad design with the rubber flap. Waiting on a response from her on this issue. We also cannot get it synced with our phone. This seems to be the biggest complaint from customers. Lastly, I also found out that they do not have spare parts available yet. She said that if it is still under warranty, send it back and they will send a new one. I bought this Jan 2024. It's a great price but with my concerns, it may be going back for a refund. What brand/model would you recommend for a cordless, full pool cleaning under $500?

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  3 месяца назад +1

      A few things:
      1) in "all cover mode" the floor cleaning pattern doesn't start until after it has done wall cleaning for the first 50% of the battery capacity. Wall cleaning looks a lot more random than floor cleaning.
      2) Have you inspected your basket to make sure there aren't any holes in the screen?
      3) Wireless signals won't work if the cleaner is in the water, it needs to be above the surface to connect.
      4) As you've seen, this is the best option of all the units I tested, regardless of price, so I don't have any better recommendation.

    • @RJC4704
      @RJC4704 3 месяца назад

      Thank you very much for responding back with the info. No holes in the screen mesh but I'm pretty sure when we lift it out of the water it is losing debris through the rubber flap at the bottom of the basket when lifting it out and letting the water drain out. Appreciate all your info and help!!

  • @maureengutman3105
    @maureengutman3105 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this informative and well-documented video of these robot pool cleaners. I took your advice and ordered the Seauto. It has not arrived yet, but I am wondering if I should use a caddy for the cordless version of a pool cleaner, or is that more for the corded versions?

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  9 месяцев назад

      I think that's more for the corded versions.

  • @youqingzhou9037
    @youqingzhou9037 2 месяца назад

    Thank you!

  • @monicaj3023
    @monicaj3023 7 месяцев назад

    THANK YOU !!! I will take your advice. Its still a good price too :)

  • @therocken1
    @therocken1 10 месяцев назад +1

    This is great, awesome job!!! QQ, can you do robot lawn mowers, but the smart ones that have started to come out this year that seem to use sensors to mow, versus the old Roomba method of just random algorithm?

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  10 месяцев назад +1

      I really wanted to do robot lawn mowers and even went as far as planning the whole video out, but the only large scale testing site I was able to get was 45 minutes away so it was going to be a LOT of travel to long term test them.

  • @Jonacarpenter
    @Jonacarpenter 4 месяца назад

    I have a question, you do some great reviews and products…… I have looked but not found one, did you cover solar rope lighting? I know it’s not pool robots, but I have looked and didn’t find where to ask a different question. Thanks for the good show. 👍

  • @KimmoJaskari
    @KimmoJaskari 10 месяцев назад +1

    I don't have a pool, I don't expect to have a pool, but I'm watching this anyway because of the in-depth info and I will learn something 😂👍

  • @Bjmendez1264
    @Bjmendez1264 2 месяца назад

    Nice breakdown

  • @melymel36
    @melymel36 4 дня назад

    Slow down or ease up on the coffee my friend! 😂 Excellent video though I had to slow playback down to catch so much valuable information. Thanks!

  • @RJGamer-zb4lb
    @RJGamer-zb4lb 9 месяцев назад +2

    one issue i see with Seauto Seal SE is that there are no replacement parts or filter replacements and it for some reason it says in the description for the robot: "automatically docks to power up in as little as 3.5 hours" does it have a dock? I don't see any kind of dock.

  • @OleensEmbroidery
    @OleensEmbroidery 18 дней назад

    Excellent video.

  • @revealingfacts4all
    @revealingfacts4all 10 месяцев назад +2

    I have a Dolphin that I've mostly been happy with but it's corded. My next robot will be one of the cordless ones, so great review, I'll be paying attention to your cordless pool robot reviews for when it's time to replace mine ;)

    • @juliawells6052
      @juliawells6052 10 месяцев назад

      DOlphin just launched a cordless! Liberty 300 is the way to go!

    • @revealingfacts4all
      @revealingfacts4all 10 месяцев назад

      @@juliawells6052 cool, any video reviews about it you know of?

  • @jjohnston123
    @jjohnston123 Месяц назад

    My pool is very similar and my Seauto is arriving today. Given that the wall only mode covered better thank the all surface mode and covered almost all the floor do you recommend that mode? 2:30

  • @chrisreid5298
    @chrisreid5298 27 дней назад

    Is the seauto se the same as the seauto crab? The link is not pulling up the same one on your video

  • @snair0001
    @snair0001 9 месяцев назад

    thanks

  • @Caperetiree
    @Caperetiree Месяц назад

    Excellent testing of cordless robotic pool cleaners. Hopefully batteries hold up.

  • @danle2884
    @danle2884 19 дней назад

    Hi, I have a Polly Pool and what do you think any of them can climb the wall in such a pool? Thank you so much for the video.

  • @uss_04
    @uss_04 10 месяцев назад

    Been looking at the ones for hot spas

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  10 месяцев назад

      I have one made by Intex that works great but it doesn’t seem to be available anymore. Aiper makes a similar one: amzn.to/3DBSwwv

  • @BCa-wk7gu
    @BCa-wk7gu 3 месяца назад

    Can you get an extra battery for any of these?

  • @PersonXes
    @PersonXes 10 месяцев назад

    I have the dolphion Bio which costs around 2000 dollars and it's not climbing my walls 😢 but granted in natural swimming ponds the walls and floor are super slippery due to the algae growing on the surfaces.

  • @blakadders
    @blakadders 10 месяцев назад +1

    Despite not having a pool and not needing one I was enthralled by the review

  • @publicmail2
    @publicmail2 10 месяцев назад

    I have an older Hoover that works remarkable well under water.

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  10 месяцев назад +1

      A hoover pool vacuum?!?

  • @swillm3ister
    @swillm3ister Месяц назад

    Could you please do a review now on the robotic pool skimmers?

  • @sxmmal7093
    @sxmmal7093 10 месяцев назад

    Great review and leaning on Seauto Shark. Wondering how much is the replacement battery cost and how many cycles can you use it for or long will last. Thanks

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  10 месяцев назад +1

      It's a lithium ion battery, so it should last a very long time. The replacement battery on Amazon is $200, which is not competitively priced given the overall cost of the robot, but I'm wondering if you could get it directly from Seauto for a lot less money using their customer service line.
      Again, I'd expect it to last quite a while before needing replacement, but lithium cells do randomly go bad sometimes.

  • @beecee5990
    @beecee5990 6 месяцев назад

    @TheHookUp The coverage maps you created are fantastic. How are you able to retain the trails/paths vs just a time-lapse? I purchased the Seauto Shark and unfortunately don't have nearly the same results you did and am working with tech support. Thanks!

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  6 месяцев назад +1

      Painstakingly tracing the path with the pen tool in Adobe Premiere, lol.

    • @beecee5990
      @beecee5990 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@TheHookUp Ouch...tha'ts what I was afraid of!

  • @1lasalas
    @1lasalas 17 дней назад

    what about fiberglass inground pools, does the slick walls defeat the cleaners climbing ability?

  • @fusion1203
    @fusion1203 10 месяцев назад +5

    This is the weirdest comparison video ever… I love it

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  10 месяцев назад +7

      Whenever I come across something that I want to research for myself (needed a new pool vacuum) and there aren't any good unbiased review videos available I always put it on my list. This one was sorely needed since all the reviews are either directly from the manufactures, resellers, or paid reviewers.

    • @fusion1203
      @fusion1203 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@TheHookUp makes sense. If you can’t something. Make the thing to find ;)

    • @AeroElectro
      @AeroElectro 10 месяцев назад

      ​​@@TheHookUpOut of curiosity why do you want to move away from the suction cleaner?
      It seems you are trading hose life for battery life. Assuming the batteries are even replaceable, they probably cost as much.

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  10 месяцев назад +1

      @AeroElectro copy paste from a different comment: Each of my suction side vacuums lasted less than 5 years (Zodiac MX8 lasted 4 years, then MX6 lasted 4), and that was replacing parts every 1-2 years (new treads every year, new gearbox every 2 years). The final straw for me switching from suction side to battery powered was the fact that my last set of Zodiac tubing failed in less than 2 years. I use 7 meters of it, so that's $150+ just to replace the hose.
      The other huge benefit of these battery powered cleaners over a suction side is that they collect debris in their bins rather than sending it to your pool filter. During pollen season I typically have to clean my pool filter every 2 weeks. I'm hoping this cleaner significantly reduces the amount of pollen that makes it to the filter.

    • @RaffBuilding
      @RaffBuilding 10 месяцев назад

      @@TheHookUp Very interesting point about these cleanings keeping the fine debris rather than stir it up for your pool filter. But do you really insert & remove your new vac nearly daily? There's no way we'd remember to do that. Too bad they can't be programmed to at least jump in the pool automatically.

  • @artemZinn
    @artemZinn 10 месяцев назад +12

    Great work as usual! Small request: please convert meaningless mAh (we don’t know the voltage!) into Wh for the battery capacity :)

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  10 месяцев назад +10

      Yeah, unfortunately for those battery claims I had to just rely on the manufacturer specs because most of the batteries were sealed inside of the waterproof section of the robot. I figured having actual runtime was more useful than battery specs anyways.

  • @USAFreedom4Ever
    @USAFreedom4Ever 9 месяцев назад

    I have an M400 that has trouble climbing walls of fiberglass pool and rarely does the water line like it should water chemistry is fine no slime on the walls what is the best model for being able to climb stairs and do the waterline of a fiberglass pool?

  • @JRSkola
    @JRSkola 10 месяцев назад +1

    I almost hate my Polaris 280 boost pump driven robot enough to swap it for one of these. It seems like something is always broken (wheel, spring, bag, wall connection, etc) or tangled (cord, goggles). And the boost pump required to run it is loud.
    Thanks for making this video -- Gives me some really helpful insights.

    • @RaffBuilding
      @RaffBuilding 10 месяцев назад +1

      I'm with you, having a Polaris 280 also, but at least I just leave it in the pool & it does its thing. There's no way we're going to integrate the insertion & removal of these vacs into our daily, or even every-other-day, schedule.

    • @JRSkola
      @JRSkola 10 месяцев назад

      @@RaffBuilding Yeah, that's a great point. I leave the 280 in pretty much 24/7, and have automated the pool pump/boost.

    • @RaffBuilding
      @RaffBuilding 10 месяцев назад

      @@JRSkola But @ThehookUp also makes the great point that these robots actually pick up the fine debris, when the Polaris just stirs it up for the general pool filter to take care of. My curiousity is piqued with these robots, but I also want to dive into the corded.

    • @stonecliff6547
      @stonecliff6547 9 месяцев назад

      Buy the Seauto Shark. You will be much happier!

    • @poolmonkey7479
      @poolmonkey7479 9 месяцев назад

      Pressure side cleaners are 1970s crap…won’t service a pool with one.
      The Pool Cleaner…Hayward.

  • @shengying9541
    @shengying9541 3 месяца назад

    how did you draw those coverage tracks?

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  3 месяца назад

      I used the "write on" tool in premiere

  • @Max-jv3yg
    @Max-jv3yg 10 месяцев назад +3

    Not shilling for Hayward here but my suction-side AquaNaut has nearly never left the pool in its 8yrs. Only thing I’ve replaced is its rubber “tires” for ~$20. Can’t comment on its cleaning ability compared to one of these but I never have to clean a basket, recharge it, remember to put it in or pull it out, battery (& runtime) degradation, etc. Pool maintenance is already a never ending chore; why add one more to the list?

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  10 месяцев назад +1

      Each of my suction side vacuums lasted less than 5 years (Zodiac MX8 lasted 4 years, then MX6 lasted 4), and that was replacing parts every 1-2 years (new treads every year, new gearbox every 2 years). The final straw for me switching from suction side to battery powered was the fact that my last set of Zodiac tubing failed in less than 2 years. I use 7 meters of it, so that's $150+ just to replace the hose.
      The other huge benefit of these battery powered cleaners over a suction side is that they collect debris in their bins rather than sending it to your pool filter. During pollen season I typically have to clean my pool filter every 2 weeks. I'm hoping this cleaner significantly reduces the amount of pollen that makes it to the filter.

    • @chris
      @chris 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@TheHookUp you should try a Hayward. Even my last cleaner (can't recall the name of it now) lasted 10 years without needing any maintenance. Hook it up to the pool, set it and forget it. These robots are waaaaaay too much work. Who wants to have to go out to the pool every day and deal with it. And if you're out of town or on vacation for a week... nah, I'm out.This isn't the solution for existing hose vacs. It's a solution for pools that don't have one.

    • @xabriel-pr
      @xabriel-pr 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@TheHookUpagree with commenter that there seems to be little utility from a smart pool cleaner. A Hayward, which my parents have had on their pools since I can remember works really well.
      I suggest a follow up video comparing the better brand suction side cleaners against these smart ones.

    • @poolmonkey7479
      @poolmonkey7479 9 месяцев назад

      Zodiac is crap…only one sweep to get…The Pool Cleaner

    • @mkemm234
      @mkemm234 9 месяцев назад

      My pool has a booster pump and its $1000 to swap out now that its dead so this is definitely something I’m thinking about. I also have a hot tub that my normal pool cleaner has never touched.

  • @johnabriggs6044
    @johnabriggs6044 10 месяцев назад

    Have you done any vacuums for above ground pool in the larger 28 ft or the square above ground pools?

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  10 месяцев назад

      These will work for above ground pools. 28ft pool is 615sqft, the seauto says up to 2150ft.

  • @see1450
    @see1450 29 дней назад

    How about the charging time, or did I actually miss it

  • @alexanderbont
    @alexanderbont 8 месяцев назад

    Based on your review I purchased the shark SE. I loved it. Super easy to use, no cords. Unfortunately it only lasted 2 days, not the unit is unresponsive.

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  8 месяцев назад

      Well that's not great. Mine is still going strong. Get a replacement unit from Amazon.

    • @alexanderbont
      @alexanderbont 8 месяцев назад

      @@TheHookUp I paid $650 to ship it to Australia. Now I need to pay to ship it back.

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  8 месяцев назад

      @@alexanderbont Yikes, I'd definitely call Seauto support and see if they can walk you through some troubleshooting then. When I called I talked to a real person that wasn't reading off a script, but I'm not sure how much of an expert they will be at diagnosing issues. Did you try to pull the battery and reinstall?

  • @vinniep3315
    @vinniep3315 7 месяцев назад

    Kinda confused , what’s battery replacement mean ???? Don’t you recharge units after use?

  • @toddh3774
    @toddh3774 10 месяцев назад

    I wish I would have known this was in the works. Just bought a Dolphin (corded) and it seems ok, but our irregular shaped kidney bean pool seems to mess with the angles when it is working. Curious if pool vac vids will become a staple like the IP cameras so we can look forward to the corded vacs and the remote skimmer only vacs? Do you publish any kind of coming soon list?

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  10 месяцев назад

      Not in my current plans. If this video does exceptionally well I'll definitely consider it.

  • @justinhayward5027
    @justinhayward5027 7 месяцев назад

    I feel like just brush the steps onto the floor of the pool before putting in robot. Tops take you 2 mins to do. Good video!

  • @ystebadvonschlegel3295
    @ystebadvonschlegel3295 10 месяцев назад +2

    Wish a gold standard wired pool robot was included for comparison. I doubt any of these can match a wired robot which doesn’t cost that much more.

    • @stonecliff6547
      @stonecliff6547 9 месяцев назад

      My Seauto Shark is WAY better than my wired Polaris. Way faster and doesn't stir up the dust and filters all the finest dust.

  • @ricardoayroso9941
    @ricardoayroso9941 5 месяцев назад

    Where can i buy the parts of Seauto Seal? Like the belt and battery

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  5 месяцев назад

      The battery is available on Amazon, not sure about replacement treads. Try contacting them, they have live US based support.

  • @chrissarver3185
    @chrissarver3185 3 дня назад

    I am looking for the Seauto you mentioned and there aren’t any anywhere close to 350. Do you have a recommendation on where to find them?

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  3 дня назад

      Unfortunately no. They have replaced the "Seal SE" with the "2024 Seal" and the "Crab" which appear to both be the same vacuum. I'm in the process of updating this video right now if you can hold on for another 2 weeks.

  • @rdrake9468
    @rdrake9468 Месяц назад

    A little late to the video, but is the Seauto Crab the newer version? Same thing? Or do I stick to the Seauto Seal, but it’s not labeled as “SE” on Amazon right now.

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  Месяц назад

      Not exactly sure what's going on with their branding right now. The Crab was definitely a newer version, then they tried to rebrand it to Seal 2024, but I see it's back to crab now. I'll be reviewing the Crab/New Seal next month but haven't done any testing yet.

    • @rdrake9468
      @rdrake9468 Месяц назад

      @@TheHookUpI appreciate it. I can’t find the Seal SE anywhere.

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  Месяц назад

      I agree, for a while it was "listing hopping", but I don't see it anywhere now.

  • @shubinternet
    @shubinternet 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'd be curious to compare these against units from better known brands like Polaris and Dolphin Nautilus.

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  10 месяцев назад +1

      I think it's interesting that those brands haven't gone wireless/battery yet.

  • @Adam_S281
    @Adam_S281 Месяц назад

    At the time of writing this, the seauto and airobo are the same price. Would you recommend the airobo at this time because of the similar price point?

  • @jplya76
    @jplya76 Месяц назад

    Do u have a video on how to convert an automated pool to smart? I have Hayward AquaLogic PS-8-GLX-Local -PS-8. is there an add-on that can enable me to control from the phone ?

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  Месяц назад

      I've got this REALLY old video from when I first started my channel showing how I automate my pool: ruclips.net/video/QcaJlpVOJ8U/видео.html

  • @honestychampmilland2007
    @honestychampmilland2007 8 дней назад

    Is the link up to date? It shows a cleaning area of 1600sf but, i thought it can clean up to 2150sf.

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  8 дней назад

      They have updated the Seal from last year to the "New Seal" or "Crab" I'm in the process of testing the new stuff as well as 7 other pool cleaners. That video will be out June 22nd.

  • @bricedrilling1299
    @bricedrilling1299 10 месяцев назад

    My parents have a larger pool (40k gallons). What would you suggest for a pool with swim up bar stools, a built in seating area with inward bar stools as well as a beach entry?

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  10 месяцев назад

      Seauto makes a bigger robot that might work for a pool that size: amzn.to/3qaZWDP

    • @bricedrilling1299
      @bricedrilling1299 10 месяцев назад

      @@TheHookUp thanks! Do most of these cordless cleaners have an "out of water" feature or will turn around if it rides up the beach entry they have?

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  10 месяцев назад

      The seauto has a water contact sensor on the top. I know it kills the propulsion when that leaves the water, but I don’t know whether it will continue to drive with the treads to get back in.

  • @scotth6814
    @scotth6814 10 дней назад

    Based on your thorough review, I was going to buy the Seauto Seal SE, but it is $1,094 Canadian!!! Not $350.

  • @jimvenhuizen3496
    @jimvenhuizen3496 9 месяцев назад

    The Seauto manual says it's only good up to a
    water depth of 3.3 ft. Is that accurate?

  • @JayRSwan
    @JayRSwan 18 дней назад +1

    So this was for the cheap robots, and as expected, none of them passed. I will be taking a quick scan of your channel to look for better ones. I'm dropping a like, and comment for your almighty algorithm as this was a well-done video.

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  18 дней назад +1

      Curious what more you were expecting? The Seauto pretty much killed it for that price range. I am currently have 7 pool vacuums ranging from $350-1499 sitting on my patio for testing. That video will be out June 21st.

    • @JayRSwan
      @JayRSwan 18 дней назад

      @@TheHookUp, the seauto was the best one you had, with 90% coverage and good pricing, but it is very poor with Leafs. I'm looking to see if anything competes with the Beatbot AquaSense. This fits in your 1500 budget, but they also have the Beatbot AquaSense PRO, which does water surface cleaning and water treatment. Cheers!

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  18 дней назад +1

      I have the Aquasense (non-pro) on my patio right now. I've done a few preliminary tests of it, seems very strong, very high tech.

    • @JayRSwan
      @JayRSwan 17 дней назад

      @@TheHookUp I eagerly anticipate the release of your video in June. I am confident that it will be both comprehensive and informative. However, I am undecided between the standard version and the Pro version. Is the Pro version truly worth the significant price difference of almost $1k

  • @bryanjackson215
    @bryanjackson215 День назад

    I wish someone would do which one cleans a pebble tec pool the best

  • @johnraahauge4552
    @johnraahauge4552 10 месяцев назад

    I have a beach area in my pool. How would a vacuum like the Seauto Seal SE react to that? Would it crawl up on the beach and get stuck or would it realize its about to go out of water in the process of crawling up there?

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  10 месяцев назад

      I don't know the answer to that. My neighbor has a beach entry pool, I'll see if I can throw the Seauto in their pool today and see what it does.

    • @johnraahauge4552
      @johnraahauge4552 10 месяцев назад

      @@TheHookUp thanks. I’m not worried about it climbing out of the pool since the “beach area” has an edge, so it’s more of a shallow area. Just curious if it will back down into the pool again.

    • @johnraahauge4552
      @johnraahauge4552 9 месяцев назад

      @@TheHookUpI actually went ahead and ordered the Seauto Seal and it works great in my pool with beach area. Doesn’t try to climb out.
      Here is a short of what my beach area looks like:
      ruclips.net/user/shortsPEDaupQqEG4?feature=share

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  9 месяцев назад

      @@johnraahauge4552 Beautiful pool. I forgot to reply (obviously). I did throw it in my neighbors pool and it didn't even attempt to get onto their beach entry area, just climbed the wall before it and then let go.

    • @johnraahauge4552
      @johnraahauge4552 9 месяцев назад

      @@TheHookUp Thank you!

  • @sbarronmd
    @sbarronmd 4 дня назад

    just wow.

  • @jls3220
    @jls3220 9 месяцев назад

    Where are you located? I’ve never heard of these machines

    • @TheHookUp
      @TheHookUp  9 месяцев назад

      In the US. Polaris and Maytronics definitely dominate the wired pool cleaner space. These seem just as good for a fraction of the price.