As a family of five that lives in the pool all summer, keeping the water crystal clear is really important to us. From hosting pool parties to just hanging out on a lazy Sunday, the goal is always to keep the pool swim-ready straight through Labor Day.
That's why I wanted to try out the Bublue BuHybrid L6 pool cleaning robot as summer started to ebb away. It's supposedly the "world's first hybrid cord and cordless robotic pool cleaner," which is another way of saying you can plug it in or run off the internal battery.
Most of the time, we kept it wireless and got two hours of unrestricted battery-powered runtime. It was great for daily upkeep. When we wanted more, we plugged it into its generous 49-foot tether for unlimited deep-cleaning and enhanced settings like Eco, Performance and Corner Boost.
The BuHybrid L6 delivered impressive coverage, scrubbing floors, waterlines, and yes — even climbs pool walls. For the final test, I put it to work during pool closing, a chore I usually dread as much as saying goodbye to summer. This time, though, the process felt easier, and I’m confident our pool will be sparkling and ready to go when next season rolls around.
But while the BuHybrid L6 impressed us with its hybrid design and lightweight build, it isn’t perfect. Here’s what stood out, and what left us wanting more.
