Ecovacs' first pool robot leaves a convincing impression in our test. The Ultramarine P1 scores points with its particularly easy setup, successful app integration, straightforward operation directly on the device, and very good cleaning performance on pool walls and floors. With an overall grade of 1.2, the Ecovacs Ultramarine P1 secures the editor's recommendation.

The Ecovacs Ultramarine P1 is fast and cleaned the test pool in 30 minutes. It works systematically, offers a map view, and has a large 5-liter filter that separates coarse and fine debris. The model does not perform surface cleaning, but in return, it remains comparatively affordable.

At first glance, the device is astonishing: the cleaner, which visually resembles a small robotic lawnmower, rolls bit by bit through the pool and confidently climbs the pool walls - up to the water surface and back. It looks cute, but it is high-tech at its finest: the Ultramarine P1 features an integrated motor system that sucks in water along with dirt (18,200 l/h) and directs it through a filter...