Ultenic S1 Pool Skimmer review: A rare combo of cheap & effective

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This sub-$200 skimmer looks funny and feels flimsy, but it gets the job done better than most, even without having any smarts to speak of. What makes them potentially more compelling is when they're inexpensive, and the Ultenic S1 Pool Skimmer is as cheap as they come. And much to my surprise, it works as well as (or better than) anything else in its class that I've tried. The Ultenic S1 measures 8 x 15 x 19 inches (HxWxL) once it's assembled, and it weighs just 6 pounds.