Maytronics
Dolphin Skimmi
Strongest pickup — now discontinued — 3-inch propellers — the best surface pickup of any skimmer tested
Contender — The Best Robotic Pool Skimmers of 2026: Solar Surface Cleaners, Ranked
⚔️ Matchup — Dolphin Skimmi vs Betta SE Plus
Specs
| Power | Solar + battery |
| Propeller | 3 in (largest) |
| Debris basket | Bottom-load |
Pros
- Biggest propellers tested (3 in) — strongest, most consistent surface suction
- Best leaf pickup, especially when wind pushes debris around
- Maytronics build quality (the Dolphin floor-robot maker)
- Solar with backup battery + Bluetooth app
Cons
- Bottom-loading debris tray is messier to empty than a top-loader
- Costs more than the Betta SE Plus
- App is Bluetooth, not full WiFi
“The Skimmi's larger propellers provide more consistent suction and better debris collection, particularly when dealing with larger leaves or when wind is pushing surface debris around.”— The Pool Nerd · Best performance
Pro review “Two weeks in, I wondered how I would ever live without it.”— Justin D., The Pool Nerd
✓ Safety: no active recall — No active CPSC recall found (checked Jun 2026).
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Data last verified: Jun 2026. Ratings are real, dated reads — never scraped or invented. Full methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.