AquaSense 2 Ultra

PCWorld cleared its test pool of the original debris load and then observed the camera finding most additional test leaves. The Gadgeteer also described a large collection of garden debris removed from its kidney-shaped pool. These are useful observations of the robot doing its job, rather than conclusions drawn only from its advertised sensors or suction figures.

PCWorld found floating material frequently pushed aside by the robot’s bow wave. The Gadgeteer was much more positive about surface operation and showed orderly passes and perimeter movement. These tests used different pools and debris; the sources do not establish one definitive cause for the disagreement. Treat skimming as a feature to assess in your own conditions, particularly if it is the main reason for upgrading.

Both reviewers valued the robot waiting at the waterline after a run. Both also highlighted its bulk: the dry machine is already heavy, and trapped water adds more until it drains. A charging dock simplifies the next recharge, but moving the robot between the pool and that dock remains a physical job.

PCWorld found Wi-Fi setup quick and the operating modes flexible. The Gadgeteer wanted underwater communication, which the standard setup did not provide. Selecting a programme before launch is therefore more useful than expecting to supervise every movement live from a phone. The camera is principally a navigation tool, not an established underwater viewing system for the owner.

An owner with an irregular, sloping pool reported repeated premature surfacing and incomplete cleaning in several modes. It is one account and does not establish a widespread defect, but it matters alongside successful tests: a premium price does not remove the need to check performance around your own slopes and transitions.