The catch
ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1
Steps are something ECOVACS says the P1 is not designed to clean.
Side by side
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
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
Steps are something ECOVACS says the P1 is not designed to clean.
The catch
The fine secondary media in the WYBOT C2 or ECOVACS P1 is finer than this 150-micron filter.


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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
3-micron media comes with P1.
AquaSense is rated for up to 2,260.
AquaSense has it documented.
Up to 3.5 hours is the AquaSense listing.
In practice
The advertised limit is larger by 323 square feet.
Subtracting 1937 from 2260 leaves 323. Divided by 1937, that is 16.7 percent.
Against the P1 180-minute Eco figure, AquaSense has a floor figure of 210 minutes.
Multiply 3.5 hours by 60 to get 210. Then 210 minus 180 leaves 30 minutes. The modes are not equivalent.
Next to the 150-micron AquaSense media, its 3-micron secondary stage is nominally far finer.
On a nominal pore-size scale, 150 divided by 3 is 50. That supports no fiftyfold performance claim.

ECOVACS, P1
This cordless robot moves a lot of water, has unusually fine secondary filtration and supports planned cleaning through the app.

Beatbot, A100
This cordless cleaner runs for a long time, has strong published flow and covers the floor, walls and waterline.
Spec by spec
| Spec | ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1 | Beatbot AquaSense | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filter media | 180 plus 3 microns | 150 microns | Much finer secondary media is what P1 adds. |
| Rated area | 1,937 square feet | 2,260 square feet | The 323 square feet go to AquaSense. |
| Maximum runtime | 180 minutes in Eco mode | 210 minutes of floor cleaning | Each ceiling belongs to a different mode. |
| Published flow | 4,800 GPH | 5,500 GPH | There is no matched pickup test behind the 700 GPH more that AquaSense lists. |
| Coverage emphasis | Current page emphasizes floor and walls | Floor, walls and waterline | If waterline work matters, make sure P1 has a dedicated waterline function first. |
Trade-offs
Change of plan
Neither model fits. Waterline cleaning is documented for C2, along with 10-micron secondary media.
Decision guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
By the numbers
What we found across the robot pool cleaners we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
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 checkedBeatbot AquaSense lists 210 min for listed full cleaning cycle, 17% more than the 180 min on ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1.
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.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| ECOVACS ULTRAMARINE P1 |
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