A robotic pool skimmer floats on the water and collects leaves, pollen and insects from the surface before they have a chance to sink. A pool robot does a different job, because it cleans the floor and walls. That means a skimmer works alongside a robot rather than replacing one. Most skimmers charge from a solar panel on top, and some also come with a wall adapter or a DC charger for days when the sun stays behind the clouds.
Black Friday falls on Friday, November 27 this year, and Cyber Monday follows on November 30. Both days bring banners with large numbers on them. However, a banner alone does not tell you whether a skimmer really costs less than usual, or whether it suits your pool. Before you buy, it helps to know what the store usually charges for the skimmer. It also helps to know whether you will use it soon or only next spring, and whether its specs match your pool and the way you like to run it.
The skimmers in this post all come from the brands whose own stores the deals block follows: Aiper, Wybot, Betta and Dreame. The sections below explain how to judge a skimmer deal and how the tiers differ. They also cover what sets each of the six picks apart and which situations each one suits.
How To Judge A Skimmer Deal
The Brand’s Own Store. Start with the brand’s own store, and compare the sale amount with what that same store usually charges. A “was” figure on a banner is not always the regular amount, so the store’s usual figure is a fairer comparison. The deals block in this post works the same way. It shows a skimmer only when its brand’s own store sells it below its regular amount, and it checks those stores once a day. It covers only the brand stores it follows, so a pick can be missing from it on a given day.
The Season. Where pools close for the winter, a skimmer bought in late November may stay in its box until the pool opens again. If that is your situation, read the store’s return window and the warranty terms before you buy. The power source matters here too. A skimmer that charges only from its solar panel has no charger to fall back on, while one with a wall adapter or a DC charger can be topped up indoors, which could help with a first charge in spring.
The Specs. Last, check the specs that decide whether a deal suits your pool: the power source, the runtime per charge, the rated pool area or length, and app control and scheduling. How the basket comes out and how much the skimmer weighs matter too. A deal on a skimmer that does not fit your pool is no saving.
The block below lists today’s deals on robotic pool skimmers from the brands’ own stores and refreshes every day.
Deals Today on Robotic Pool Skimmers
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How we pick deals: we list a robot when its brand's own store sells it at least 5% below its regular price. We don't use the stores’ “was” prices. Prices are checked once a day.
Betta Flex
Solar · Water surface · Up to 2,400 sq ft · In-ground and above-ground pools
$399.90 at Betta Regular $519.90
Checked Nov 13, 2026
Betta Neo
Solar and battery · Water surface · Up to 2,400 sq ft · In-ground and above-ground pools
$429.90 at Betta Regular $549.90
Checked Nov 13, 2026
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How The Tiers Differ For Skimmers
The skimmers in the table fall into two tiers. Four sit in the Mid Tier ($200 to $500) and two sit in the Premium tier ($500 to $1,000). None falls in the Budget tier or the Pro tier.
The tier says less about cleaning than you might expect. Every skimmer in the table with a published area rating is rated for 2,400 square feet, and runtimes range from 24 to 35 hours per charge. What changes from one skimmer to the next is mostly how it charges, whether it pairs with an app and how much it weighs. The two Premium skimmers are both from Betta and are the lightest in the table, while the Mid Tier holds the longest runtime and the widest choice of controls.
For Cloudy Spells And Shallow Steps
Betta SE Plus pairs solar charging with a wall adapter, so a run of cloudy days does not have to leave it without power. Betta rates it for pools up to 2,400 square feet or 60 feet long. It quotes more than 30 hours of skimming on a full charge. Its body is shallower than that of Betta SE, and Betta designed it this way for pools with shallow steps. The battery takes about 6 hours to charge in the sun, or 3.5 hours from the adapter.
Betta SE Plus has no app and no schedule, so it simply skims while it has charge. At 15 pounds it is the heaviest skimmer in the table with a listed weight, and its 200-micron basket comes out from the top. It suits an inground or above-ground pool where you want the surface cleared every day without reaching for a phone.
For Phone Control And The Longest Runtime
Aiper Surfer S2 has the longest runtime in the table, at 35 hours per charge according to Aiper, and a DC charger backs up its solar charging. The app handles scheduling, remote control and battery monitoring, so you can check the charge without walking out to the pool. Its 150-micron filter is the finest in the table, and the basket comes out from the top. At 12.6 pounds, it sits in the middle of the table for weight.
Aiper gives no rated pool area or length for it, and it is not listed for above-ground pools. If your pool is large or above ground, it is worth checking with Aiper before you buy. It suits an owner who wants to set cleaning times from a phone and keep an eye on the battery from the house.
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For A Simple Solar Skimmer With A Remote
Betta SE runs on solar power alone, and Betta quotes 30 hours or more of continuous cleaning per charge. It skims on its own, and a wireless remote lets you take over its direction, which could help when leaves gather in one corner. The basket opens from above, so Betta says you can empty it while the skimmer stays in the water beside you. Betta rates it for pools up to 60 feet long.
With no charger to fall back on, it depends on sunny days, so it suits a pool that gets plenty of direct sun. There is no app or schedule, Betta does not list a weight, and it is not listed for above-ground pools. Next to Betta SE Plus, it does without the wall adapter and the shallower body.
For A Side Drawer And App Steering
Wybot F1 collects debris in a filter drawer that slides out from the side, the only side access in the table. According to the manual, you pull the drawer out by its handle, open the cover and shake out the debris. The app lets you steer it, pick a cleaning mode and bring it back for retrieval, but it does not schedule, so it runs when you start it. Solar charging refills the battery while it floats, and DC charging is available separately.
Wybot F1 has the shortest runtime in the table, at 24 hours per charge according to Wybot, and its filter catches debris down to 180 microns. It weighs 14.3 pounds and is listed for inground and above-ground pools, though Wybot gives no rated pool area.
For Weather-Based Scheduling
Betta Neo is the Betta skimmer with an app. Betta describes app controls that steer it or set its operating times, along with scheduling that takes the weather into account, and a wall adapter backs up solar charging. Betta rates it for 2,400 square feet or 60 feet in length. It quotes 30 hours per charge.
Betta Neo weighs 9 pounds, and the manual has you lift it level with both hands. Its 200-micron basket comes out from the top. It sits a tier above the Mid Tier skimmers that pair with an app, and it suits an inground or above-ground pool where you would like the schedule to follow the weather without your help.
For A Soft, Low-Profile Body
Betta Flex is the lightest skimmer in the table at 8.3 pounds, and Betta builds it with a soft casing and a low-profile body. You can choose between continuous cleaning and periodic sweeps, and an ECO setting conserves energy when sunshine is limited. Betta rates it for 2,400 square feet or 60 feet in length.
Betta Flex charges from the sun alone, with Betta listing 6 hours of solar charging, and there is no wall adapter to fall back on. Betta gives no runtime figure for it, and it has no app. It could suit an inground or above-ground pool that gets good sun for most of the season.
Solar Only Or Solar With A Charger
Betta SE and Betta Flex charge only from the sun. Betta SE Plus and Betta Neo add a wall adapter, while Aiper Surfer S2 and Wybot F1 add DC charging. If your pool sits in shade for part of the day, or you want a full battery before the season starts, a skimmer with a charger is the safer choice. The power filter in the table separates the two groups.
App Control And Scheduling
Three skimmers in the table pair with an app, and two of them can run a schedule. Aiper Surfer S2 and Betta Neo both schedule cleaning from the app, and Betta adds weather-based scheduling on Betta Neo. Wybot F1 pairs with an app for steering and choosing a mode, but it does not schedule. If you would rather not use a phone at all, Betta SE comes with a wireless remote.
A Skimmer Alongside A Pool Robot
A skimmer only cleans the surface, and none of the skimmers in the table clean the floor, walls or steps. If sunken leaves and dirt on the floor are part of your weekly work, a robotic pool cleaner is the tool for that job. The two can share the work, because the skimmer catches leaves and pollen while they float, which leaves less to sink to the floor for the robot.
Compare The Skimmers
The table below lists every robotic pool skimmer from the brands whose stores the deals block follows, with filters for power, tier and app control.
Robotic Pool Skimmers
| Check PriceBrand and Model | Power Source | Runtime/Cycle (hrs) | Connectivity | Pricing Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betta SECheck Price | Solar | 30 | No | Mid Tier |
| Betta SE PlusCheck Price | Dual | 30 | No | Mid Tier |
| Aiper Surfer S2Check Price | Dual | 35 | Yes | Mid Tier |
| Wybot F1Check Price | Dual | 24 | Yes | Mid Tier |
| Betta FlexCheck Price | Solar | No | Premium | |
| Betta NeoCheck Price | Dual | 30 | Yes | Premium |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Friday a good time to buy a pool skimmer?
It can be, if the skimmer suits your pool. Where pools close for the winter, read the return window and the warranty terms first, because the skimmer may not go in the water until spring.
How can I tell whether a skimmer deal is real?
Compare it with the regular amount. Check what the brand’s own store usually charges for the same skimmer, because a “was” figure on a banner is not always that amount.
Why is a skimmer missing from the deals block?
Because its store has no deal on it that day. The block checks the brands’ own stores once a day and shows a skimmer only when it costs less there than usual, so skimmers come and go as the stores change their offers.
Does a solar skimmer charge on cloudy days?
Yes, though more slowly than in direct sun. A run of cloudy days can leave a skimmer that charges only from its panel short of power, while one with a wall adapter or a DC charger can be charged indoors instead.
Does a skimmer replace a robotic pool cleaner?
No. A skimmer collects floating debris from the surface, while a robot cleans the floor and walls, so many owners with leafy pools run both.
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