Side by side

Ecovacs P1 vs Beatbot AquaSense: Finer debris goes to P1, documented waterline coverage to AquaSense

Quick verdict

For fine filtration, P1 is the choice. The original AquaSense counters with a larger area rating, a longer maximum floor runtime and waterline coverage that is explicitly documented.

Before you buy

Why, and what it costs you

AquaSense gets about 17 percent more area

The advertised limit is larger by 323 square feet.

Where this comes from

Subtracting 1937 from 2260 leaves 323. Divided by 1937, that is 16.7 percent.

The catch

ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1

Steps are something ECOVACS says the P1 is not designed to clean.

The catch

Beatbot AquaSense

The fine secondary media in the WYBOT C2 or ECOVACS P1 is finer than this 150-micron filter.

ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1

ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1

Why pick it
  • A 3-micron secondary filter is needed for fine material.
  • Your pool is within the 1,937-square-foot rating.
The catch
Steps are something ECOVACS says the P1 is not designed to clean.
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Beatbot AquaSense

Beatbot AquaSense

Why pick it
  • Your pool requires the larger 2,260-square-foot rating.
  • You are after explicit floor, wall and waterline coverage.
The catch
The fine secondary media in the WYBOT C2 or ECOVACS P1 is finer than this 150-micron filter.
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What this page compares

Ecovacs Ultramarine P1 and the original Beatbot AquaSense, compared on rated area, filter scale, published flow and the caveats that come with maximum runtime.

Which one fits

Pick the situations that sound like you

  • Fine secondary filtration has to be there

    3-micron media comes with P1.

    ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1
    Better fit
    Beatbot AquaSense
    Good
  • Pool area over 1,937 square feet and at most 2,260 square feet

    AquaSense is rated for up to 2,260.

    ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1
    Not suitable
    Beatbot AquaSense
    Better fit
  • Waterline coverage must be explicit

    AquaSense has it documented.

    ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1
    Caution
    Beatbot AquaSense
    Better fit
  • A longer maximum floor session is the goal

    Up to 3.5 hours is the AquaSense listing.

    ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1
    Good
    Beatbot AquaSense
    Better fit

In practice

Differences you will notice

AquaSense gets about 17 percent more area

The advertised limit is larger by 323 square feet.

How we worked this out

Subtracting 1937 from 2260 leaves 323. Divided by 1937, that is 16.7 percent.

Half an hour separates the runtime ceilings

Against the P1 180-minute Eco figure, AquaSense has a floor figure of 210 minutes.

How we worked this out

Multiply 3.5 hours by 60 to get 210. Then 210 minus 180 leaves 30 minutes. The modes are not equivalent.

On specifications, P1's filtration is the bigger difference

Next to the 150-micron AquaSense media, its 3-micron secondary stage is nominally far finer.

How we worked this out

On a nominal pore-size scale, 150 divided by 3 is 50. That supports no fiftyfold performance claim.

Option A
ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1

ECOVACS, P1

ULTRAMARINE P1

This cordless robot moves a lot of water, has unusually fine secondary filtration and supports planned cleaning through the app.

Best for
A large pool with fine silt, for owners who put a cordless robot and repeatable navigation first

Facts we checked

  • A 3-micron secondary filter works with 180-micron media in the dual filter.
  • Coverage reaches 1,937 square feet, and published flow is 4,800 GPH.
  • Documented features are SmartNavi 2.0, app scheduling and up to 180 minutes in Eco mode.
Option B
Beatbot AquaSense

Beatbot, A100

AquaSense

This cordless cleaner runs for a long time, has strong published flow and covers the floor, walls and waterline.

Best for
Large pools where going cable-free and getting a long floor runtime outweigh an easy carry

Facts we checked

  • Pools up to 2,260 square feet fall within the Beatbot rating.
  • Up to 3.5 hours of continuous floor cleaning run on the 6,700 mAh battery.
  • Flow is 5,500 GPH, and it covers the floor, walls and waterline with app-assisted return.

Spec by spec

Where they really differ

Where ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1 and Beatbot AquaSense differ
SpecECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1Beatbot AquaSenseIn practice
Filter media180 plus 3 microns150 micronsMuch finer secondary media is what P1 adds.
Rated area1,937 square feet2,260 square feetThe 323 square feet go to AquaSense.
Maximum runtime180 minutes in Eco mode210 minutes of floor cleaningEach ceiling belongs to a different mode.
Published flow4,800 GPH5,500 GPHThere is no matched pickup test behind the 700 GPH more that AquaSense lists.
Coverage emphasisCurrent page emphasizes floor and wallsFloor, walls and waterlineIf waterline work matters, make sure P1 has a dedicated waterline function first.

Trade-offs

What each pick costs you

With ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1

  • Its Eco floor-cleaning mode is where the longest runtime comes from.

With Beatbot AquaSense

  • Once it is wet, the large battery and body make for an awkward carry.

Change of plan

When the answer changes

You want finer filtration alongside waterline modes

Neither model fits. Waterline cleaning is documented for C2, along with 10-micron secondary media.

Decision guide

How to decide

Pick P1 when fine filtration is the goal. Pick the original AquaSense for its larger area rating, longer maximum floor runtime and explicitly documented waterline coverage.

01

If sediment is powdery

When particles keep returning to the water, the finer inner media in the P1 counts for more than a modest flow difference. Look at how easy it is to clean and whether replacement filters are available. A fine filter left loaded can undermine the routine whatever its nominal rating says.

02

If your floor area is larger

The AquaSense has a larger advertised area and a longer floor-mode ceiling, so it states more capacity. Neither promises full coverage of a complicated pool at the limit. Verify the exact original AquaSense model, because the AquaSense 2 and Pro packages have different hardware and claims.

03

On the waterline

The waterline is explicitly part of AquaSense coverage. The current product text for the P1 concentrates on floors and walls. If the waterline ring is why you are buying, get confirmation for the exact model rather than assuming wall climbing automatically brings sustained waterline scrubbing.

Check these before you buy

  • Match the exact model year, pool surfaces, dimensions, depth and operating conditions to what the manual says.
  • For the exact offer, compare what comes with it: filter media, charging hardware and caddy contents.
  • Decide how you will safely retrieve the robot, rinse the filter and store it after every session.

What this page can’t tell you

  • The flow, runtime and coverage figures come from the manufacturer and are not matched, independent pool-cleaning tests.
  • How well a robot climbs walls, handles steps and cleans the waterline depends on pool geometry and surface conditions. Having an app does not mean you get live underwater radio control.

By the numbers

What the data shows

What we found across the robot pool cleaners we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.

How many fit

Only 3 of the 27 models checked meet every need here: “My pool collects fine dust, sand or dead algae”, “My pool is large or nearly 50 feet”, “Regular scrubbing is needed at the waterline”, and “No cable should run across my pool”.

3 models fit, out of 27 checked

The gap in numbers

Beatbot AquaSense lists 210 min for listed full cleaning cycle, 17% more than the 180 min on ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1.

ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1
180 min
Beatbot AquaSense
210 min
Models with this figure
13 of 27
Show the facts and the math
Models in the comparison
27 models
Sources
3 covering these models
Product data updated

How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “My pool collects fine dust, sand or dead algae”, “My pool is large or nearly 50 feet”, “Regular scrubbing is needed at the waterline”, and “No cable should run across my pool”. A need with no documented match is not counted.

How we calculatedCycles listed in hours are shown in minutes. Optional quick modes and unlimited corded running are left out. For context, 13 of 27 models publish comparable figures.

The facts and sources behind each product in this recommendation
ProductNeeds it meetsFacts we checkedSources
ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1
  • Fine debris
  • Large pool
  • Waterline
  • Cordless
  • A 3-micron secondary filter works with 180-micron media in the dual filter.
  • Coverage reaches 1,937 square feet, and published flow is 4,800 GPH.
  • Documented features are SmartNavi 2.0, app scheduling and up to 180 minutes in Eco mode.
Beatbot AquaSense
  • Fine debris
  • Large pool
  • Waterline
  • Cordless
  • Pools up to 2,260 square feet fall within the Beatbot rating.
  • Up to 3.5 hours of continuous floor cleaning run on the 6,700 mAh battery.
  • Flow is 5,500 GPH, and it covers the floor, walls and waterline with app-assisted return.

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