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Pool Skimmer Reviews
We've tested 5 robotic pool skimmers across solar, battery, hybrid, and app-connected designs. Each review shows how well the skimmer collects leaves, pollen, and other surface debris.
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Betta SE Robotic Pool Skimmer Review
16K viewsThe solar skimmer that saved us hours of net work: how it handles leaves, pollen and wind, and what it can't do.
Your Reviewer: Justin D.
Hey, I'm Justin — The Pool Nerd. I've tested every robotic pool skimmer on this page — from budget solar models to the $1,000+ Beatbot iSkim Ultra.
Editor's Choice: Dolphin Skimmi
After testing the skimmers on this page head-to-head, the Dolphin Skimmi is our top pick. It combines solar charging with a backup battery, delivered the best leaf pickup in our tests, and felt more robust than the alternatives we compared.
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Every robot, pump, and skimmer runs through repeated cycles in our test pool with dirt, leaves, algae, and other everyday debris—not a lab or demo tank.
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We've been testing pool products since 2020 — through every season, firmware update, and product launch. That depth of experience means we know what holds up and what doesn't.
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We run each product through multiple cleaning cycles in our test pool — floors, walls, waterlines, and filtration all get evaluated.
Products go up against their direct competitors so you can see the performance differences, not just marketing specs.
We publish what we find — good and bad. If a $500 robot beats a $2,000 one, we'll tell you.