We test the robots we review.
No unboxing-and-done reviews. We buy pool robots, run them in real pools for weeks, and measure what matters—so you can buy the right one the first time.
Built to replace guesswork with data
We started ActuallyUsed because most pool-robot "reviews" are written from the spec sheet and a 60-second unboxing. Pool robots are a serious purchase—you deserve to know whether the one you're eyeing will still be earning its spot in your garage next summer.
So we do the work: real pools, real debris, and repeatable measurements over weeks and months. Then we report exactly what each robot does well and where it falls short.
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How we test every pool robot
The same rigorous process behind every review and score.
Buy it ourselves
Every robot is purchased at retail. No manufacturer loaners.
Live with it
Weeks of daily cleaning in real pools with real debris.
Measure it
Suction in PSI with a manometer, plus filtration, coverage & runtime.
Report it
Documented pros and cons, backed by photos and data.
Reviews you can actually trust
Real performance data
We measure suction with a manometer and test filtration with real debris—not manufacturer claims.
Long-term testing
We use each robot for weeks or months to see how it really holds up after the honeymoon period.
Data-driven scores
Ratings come straight from our own measurements and real-pool testing. Nobody can buy a better score.
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