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Aquabot Spirt Review

By Poolbots Pool Experts · Updated 2026

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$497 MSRP

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What features does it have?

The Aquabot Spirt is an entry-level cleaner for owners who want a simple, affordable way to keep the pool floor clean in 2026. It's lightweight and easy to run, but it skips several features serious pool owners look for. Here's what to know before you buy.

What is Aquabot Spirt missing?

Waterline Cleaning

Aquabot Spirt does not included waterline cleaning. Not only is this an essential feature that you'll want when looking for a pool robot, but one you will likely need. Waterline cleaning enables the robot to climb and reach the dirtest part of your swimming pool. Without this feature, you'll still need to manually clean your waterline by hand with a brush to prevent any algae or scum that builds up. It is one feature that you'll need that is not included with the Aquabot Spirt.

Leaf Bag

With leaves being a common issue, it would be safe to assume most pool robots utilize a leaf bag. Well, no so fast. Nearly every robotic pool cleaner is missing a leaf bag, except the Dolphin Premier. If you have a lot of leaves, this is the best pool robot for leaves. Not to mention the Premier's 3 year warranty, Dual Commercial Motors, and Multi-Media™ make it one of the best models available.

Ready for a serious upgrade?

The Spirt handles the basics, but it doesn't include NanoFilters or ProLine commercial-grade motors. If you want finer filtration and the power to clean walls and the waterline too, step up to a ProLine cleaner like the Dolphin Premier, or explore the Max-Series lineup.

What's included with the Aquabot Spirt?

The Aquabot Spirt includes everything you'll need. Here is what is included with the unit:

Aquabot Spirt Unit
40ft Cord
Power Supply
Standard Filters
2 Year Warranty

How to set up the Aquabot Spirt

Simply plug and play. All robotic pool cleaners are ready to go right out of the box. No booster pump or assembly needed. The Spirt has everything needed to get started in its box. It's that easy.

Comparing options? Step up within the family with the Aquabot X4 review and Aquabot REVA review, or for waterline cleaning and finer filtration read the flagship Dolphin Premier review and value Dolphin Cayman review.

Why Poolbots?

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Aquabot Spirt Specifications

Waterline Cleaning	No
Wall Climbing	No
Dual Stabilizer	No
Number of Motors	2
Gallons Filtered Per Hour
Filter Types	Dual Filter Cartridges
Pool Coverage	Floor
Pool Types	In Ground
Pool Size	40 ft
Pool Shapes	Rectangle, Oval, or Freeform
Pool Surfaces	Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass
Cable Length	40ft
Anti-Tangle Swivel	No
Obstacle Avoidance	Steps, Ladder, Drain Cover, Ledges, Pop-Ups
Warranty	2 Years
Brand	Aquabot
Manufacturer	BWT
Part Number

Compare Aquabot Spirt

See how the Aquabot Spirt stacks up against the closest models by price — compare pool fit, key features, and the standout benefits of each. Want a full breakdown? Use the head-to-head links below, or chat with our pool experts.

	Aquabot Spirt $497	Dolphin Escape $669$999Save $330Max-Series	Dolphin Cayman $1079$1299Save $220Max-Series	Dolphin Quantum $1549$1799Save $250Pro Line	Clear S $1749$2749Save $1000Clear Series
Pool Type	In Ground	Above Ground	In Ground & Above Ground	In Ground	In Ground
Max Pool Size	40 ft	33 ft	33 ft	50 ft	50 ft
Cleaning Coverage	Floor	Floor	Floor, Walls	Floor, Walls, Waterline, Ledges, Steps	Floor, Walls, Waterline
Top Reasons to Buy		Best Above Ground Pool Cleaner Easy-to-clean oversized filter basket Covers entire floor, can handle slopes, and even goes partially up the wall	Great Value Cleaner - Covers floors and walls Same performance, but cheaper than several other top cleaners Easy-to-clean oversized filter basket	Advanced Waterline Coverage 2 Filter Included - Ultra-Fine and Standard Filter Basket myDolphin Plus App and Smart Timer - Allows the Quantum to automaically run every day and control it with your phone	UltraBin filter basket holds 4 UltraFilter panels (1μm fine + 180μm coarse) IP68-rated cleaner, anti-tangle 59 ft cable with swivel Built-in water temperature display in the Clear S app
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