Which Aiper Robot Is Best for You? Compare Six Pool Cleaners

The right Aiper robot depends on where the mess collects. Dirt on the floor calls for a different cleaner from leaves floating on the surface. Your pool type and the areas you want cleaned will narrow the choice faster than comparing every feature at once. 

Before you compare: Check which pool types and surfaces each cleaner supports. Pay particular attention to portable pools and vinyl surfaces. If you want a cleaner to cover a shallow sun shelf, measure its depth and check the model’s minimum cleaning depth.

Aiper Pool Cleaners at a Glance

Note: The Surfer S2 serves a different job from the Scuba models: it collects debris before it sinks. If you also need the pool floor cleaned, pair it with a suitable underwater cleaner. 

 
Which model fits your pool?

Start with your pool type and the areas you clean most often. The models below range from floor cleaners for portable pools to robots that handle walls, waterlines or floating debris. Compare their coverage and runtime to see which one fits your routine. 

Scuba SE: For portable pools

The Scuba SE collects debris from the floor of a suitable portable pool. Its removable filter tray makes emptying it straightforward. Choose it if floor cleaning is the task you want help with. 

• Pool size and type: Above-ground and portable pools up to 80 m² 
• Runtime: Up to 90 minutes per charge 
• Cleaning coverage: Pool floor 
• Standout feature: Lightweight, one-touch operation
    

Scuba S1: For a regular cleaning routine 

The Aiper Scuba S1 2026 makes it easier to keep up with regular pool cleaning. Its fine filter captures smaller particles, including dust and sand, making it a practical choice for owners who prioritise a consistent cleaning routine over targeted debris detection. 

• Pool size and type: In-ground and suitable above-ground pools; check surface compatibility  
• Runtime: Up to 270 minutes, depending on cleaning mode 
• Cleaning coverage: Floor, walls and waterline 
• Standout feature: App-controlled scheduling and replaceable fine filter
    

Scuba S3: For thorough cleaning and easier retrieval 

The Scuba S3 uses dual active brushes and fine filtration to collect leaves, sand and dust. Horizontal waterline scrubbing helps reduce manual brushing, while waterline retrieval and quick drainage make removal easier. Choose it if you want thorough cleaning with less lifting effort. 

• Pool size and type: In-ground pools up to 150 m² 
• Runtime: Up to 3 hours in standard mode / 4 hours in Eco Mode 
• Cleaning coverage: Pool floor, walls and waterline 
• Standout feature: Waterline retrieval and quick drainage for easier lifting 

Scuba V3: For targeted cleaning 

The Scuba V3 detects debris and adapts its route as it cleans. Compare it with the S1 if dirt gathers in spots or your pool has a layout that calls for more responsive navigation. 

• Pool size and type: In-ground pools; Aiper lists coverage of approximately 150 m² 
• Runtime: Up to 180 minutes; up to 210 minutes in Eco mode 
• Cleaning coverage: Floor, walls and waterline 
• Standout feature: AI-assisted debris detection and adaptive path planning
    

Scuba X1 Pro Max: For larger in-ground pools 

The Scuba X1 Pro Max offers several cleaning modes for a larger pool, including surface skimming. Compare the runtime for the job you expect it to do most often. 

• Pool size and type: In-ground pools up to 300 m² 
• Runtime: Up to 5 hours in floor mode or 10 hours in surface mode 
• Cleaning coverage: Floor, walls, waterline and surface 
• Standout feature: Separate cleaning modes for underwater areas and surface skimming
    

Scuba V3 Ultra: For larger in-ground pools with shallow sun shelves 

The Scuba V3 Ultra cleans more pool areas, including shallow sun shelves. Its dual-camera AI added system detects debris and obstacles to adjust its route. If a sun shelf is one of your main cleaning problems, measure its depth before choosing this model. 

• Pool size and type: Pools up to 360 m²; shallow-area cleaning requires approximately 20 cm minimum depth 
• Runtime: Up to 8 hours in surface-cleaning mode 
• Cleaning coverage: Floor, walls, waterline, surface and shallow sun shelves 
• Standout feature: Dual-camera AI vision for debris detection and route adjustments
    

Surfer S2 Pool Surface Skimmer: For floating leaves and insects 

The Surfer S2 Pool Surface Skimmer travels across the water collecting leaves, insects and other floating debris. It won’t clean dirt that has already settled on the floor. 

• Pool size and type: Suitable for in-ground and above-ground pools of all types and sizes. 
• Runtime: Over 35 hours on a full charge, with solar recharging available 
• Cleaning coverage: Water surface only 
• Standout feature: Solar-powered skimming with DC charging for cloudy periods and a large debris basket 

 
Before You Choose an Aiper Cleaner 

Do these three steps to narrow down the models that suit your pool. A cleaner’s stated pool size is only one part of the decision; its cleaning areas and day-to-day handling matter too. Keep your pool measurements handy as you compare the options. Here are things you need to do before you choose: 

1. Measure your pool. Check its surface area against the model’s stated coverage, and measure any shallow shelves separately. 

2. List the areas you want cleaned. A portable pool may only need floor cleaning. An in-ground pool may also need regular wall, waterline or surface cleaning. 

3. Consider handling. Check how you’ll retrieve the cleaner, empty its filter and charge it between uses. 

The best fit is the model that covers the areas you spend time cleaning now. A simple floor clean may be enough, while floating leaves or a shallow shelf call for more specific features. Once you have a shortlist, compare how you’ll retrieve, empty and charge each cleaner. 

Need help choosing the right Aiper robot for your pool? Take your pool measurements and photos of your pool to the nearest Clark Rubber store for help from our experts.