Scuba S1 2026

PCWorld repeatedly found entire patches left unvisited, rather than debris simply escaping the intake. EFTM, after several months of use, preferred the S1 to its earlier Seagull Pro and described a practical daily cleaning routine. These are conflicting first-hand results, so neither an unqualified recommendation nor a blanket dismissal reflects the evidence.

The original model uses an onboard button to select floor, wall, combined or intermittent cleaning. PCWorld found operation straightforward and the machine comparatively manageable, with long running sessions. Both reviews describe retrieval with a pole and hook: cordless cleaning removes the trailing cable, but you still collect and recharge the machine yourself.

EFTM found the debris basket easier to clean than the Seagull Pro it replaced. PCWorld disliked the attached lid falling shut during rinsing and leaves lodging around the inlet. These assessments use different comparisons; the useful question is whether the basket will be easy for you to empty when full of your usual leaves and grit.

In the owner discussion, one explicitly identified Scuba S1 user liked the cleaner but reported charging trouble and difficulty progressing a claim. A reply described a replacement arriving promptly after a similar complaint. This establishes that both positive and frustrating service experiences exist, not a failure rate or a typical warranty outcome.