Currently comparing all products from the Budget Robotic Pool Cleaners Under $500 Category
| Product | Brand | Year ▼ | Price | Weight | Battery Details | Motor Details | Surface Skimming | Wall Climbing | Waterline Cleaning | Filter Rating | Filter Basket Size | Cleaning Cycle Time | Navigation Technology | Obstacle Avoidance Technology | App Integration | Pool Compatibility | Maximum Cleaning Coverage | Auto Park/Return | Water Resistance Rating | Suction Power |
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| Ecovacs | 2026 | $298 | Lithium-ion, 4600mAh | No | Yes | Yes | 3 microns | Up to 180 minutes (3 hours in Eco mode) | SmartNavi Intelligent Navigation System powered by IMU sensor; maps efficient cleaning routes with up to 99% floor coverage | Obstacle-assist wheels; crosses obstacles up to 5.5 cm (e.g., pool drains, underwater lights) | App-based control with 3 cleaning modes, 3 efficiency levels, one-time or recurring scheduling, and remote operation | In-ground and above-ground pools; compatible with various surfaces including fiberglass and pebble-stone; various pool shapes | Up to 1,937 sq ft (180 m²) | No | IP68 | 4800 GPH | ||||
| MOVA | 2026 | $199 | 7.5 lbs | 4000mAh | 2 motors | No | No | No | 180 microns | 1.7 liters | 120 min | Above-ground and in-ground pools; specifically for smaller and flat bottom pools; round, rectangular, irregular-arc | 80㎡ | Yes | 1505.78 GPH |
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