You know it's doing its job when you empty the basket after a run. That's when you see all the leaves, sand, and gunk it pulled out. I'm never going back to a cleaner where I can't see what it collected. Visible results, every single time.

I was worried about build quality at this price point. Took it out, dropped it in, it bumped into walls, steps, drains - and still looks brand new. No rattling, no cracked parts. Feels like it'll last years, not seasons.

It grips the vertical surface and slowly makes its way up, scrubbing as it goes. The water swirls around it and pulls debris off the walls as it moves. It's like having a little underwater window washer.

Our pool is about 100 square meters, which is on the bigger side. This robot handles it no problem. Floor, walls, and especially the waterline all come up great. Suction stays strong the whole run. Short charging time means it's ready to go again fast. Worth every penny.

The fine mesh is great for catching tiny stuff, but when the pool's really dirty the basket clogs fast. I've had to pull it out halfway through a cycle to rinse it. If you run it regularly on a maintained pool this isn't an issue. But after a big storm with tons of leaves, expect to stop and clean it.