C1 specs
| Brand | Wybot |
|---|---|
| Type | Cordless |
| Pool type | In-ground |
| Cleans | Floor · Walls · Waterline |
| Runtime | Up to 160 min per charge |
| Rated reach | Up to 1,618 sq ft |
| Power | Rechargeable lithium battery (99 Wh) |
| Filtration | Dual-layer filter basket |
| Navigation | Gyroscope navigation, N- and S-path patterns |
| App control | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Price tier | $ Budget (under $500). See Amazon for today's price. |
- Wybot sells the C1 under several ASINs and "2026 Upgrade" titles with prices from about $335 to $430; features are similar but not identical.
Specs are compiled from manufacturer listings and independent reviews and may change between production runs. Pool robots are re-listed and re-badged often, so confirm on the Amazon page before buying.
The Wybot C1 is a budget cordless robot that cleans floor, walls, waterline and steps for about $400. The listing describes a triple-motor system for wall climbing, gyroscope navigation with N- and S-path patterns, 160 minutes of runtime and a rating for in-ground pools up to about 1,618 sq ft. It has about 1,040 reviews on Amazon at a 4.0-star average, which makes it one of the better-documented cordless robots in its price range.
Who the C1 is for (and who should skip it)
It’s for you if your pool is small to mid-size (up to roughly 1,600 sq ft of floor) and you want wall and waterline cleaning for around $400. For a typical 16×32 ft pool, the 160-minute battery is enough for a full cycle.
Skip it if your pool is large (the battery becomes the limit), if you want finer filtration (the Scuba S1 includes a 3 µm option), or if the best-reviewed budget robot is your priority: the S1 averages 4.4 stars to the C1’s 4.0.
Cleaning and navigation
A gyroscope navigation system follows optimized N- and S-path patterns to reduce missed spots and overlap. The listing says the robot is for inground pools, and its 4-in-1 coverage includes steps. App control supports scheduling and custom modes, and the robot receives over-the-air firmware updates.
Battery and charging
Up to 160 minutes on a 4-hour charge, per the listing, from a 99 Wh battery. That’s the shortest runtime among the cordless robots here other than the Seagull SE, which is why we flag pool size as the deciding factor.
Reliability
About 1,040 reviews is a meaningful sample, and a 4.0-star average suggests some owners run into problems. We’d read the recent negative reviews on the specific listing you pick, because Wybot lists several C1 variants and 2026 revisions. The warranty is 2 years.
Bottom line
The C1 is a sensible way into wall-climbing cordless cleaning on a small pool. If you can spend $70–$100 more, the Scuba S1 or Sora 10 are better on paper in different ways; our three-way comparison goes through them.
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