How to judge a Black Friday pool robot deal for an above-ground pool, which robots suit one, and today’s deals from the brands’ own stores.

How to tell a real Black Friday deal on an inground pool robot, what to check before you buy, and the Aiper and Wybot robots worth watching.

How the Betta SE and SE Plus solar skimmers differ on charging and shallow water, what they share, and which one fits your pool.

How the Wybot C1 and C2 differ on filtration, runtime, suction and cleaning modes, what they share, and which one fits your pool.

How the Aiper Scuba S1 and S1 Pro differ on pool size, runtime, navigation, steps and finishes, and which one fits your pool.

How the Polaris 280 pressure-side cleaner differs from a robotic pool cleaner, what changes if you switch, and which robots suit an in-ground pool.

How the Dolphin Nautilus CC and CC Plus differ on scheduling, pool length, pool type, brushes and weight, and which one fits your pool.

What a cordless robotic pool cleaner does well, what it gives up against a corded robot, and the specs and tier that suit your pool.