Robot pool cleaner

Aiper Scuba S1

Best for mid-size pools on a sub-$700 budget.

MSRP
$699.99
as of 2026-07-04

A cordless cleaner for floor, walls and waterline with an unusually fine 3-micron secondary filter, at the lowest price of the pool cleaners we track.

Scuba S1 against the pool cleaners we track
Pool capacitymore is better
1,600sq ft
  • Pool size: 1600 sq.ft (150 m2), 50 ft (15 m) in length; spec table lists ideal pool type as in-ground while product copy says designed for both above-ground and in-ground pools
Runtimemore is better
180min
Flow ratemore is better
4,200GPH
Filtrationless is better
3µm
  • 180um Fine Filter Basket plus 3um MicroMesh Ultra-fine Filter; 3.5 L filter basket (large debris bin)
Charge timeless is better
4hr
Warrantymore is better
2yr

Full specification

Coverage
Pool capacity1,600 sq ftPool size: 1600 sq.ft (150 m2), 50 ft (15 m) in length; spec table lists ideal pool type as in-ground while product copy says designed for both above-ground and in-ground pools
Max pool length50 ft
Pool typesIn-ground, Above-ground
Cleaning modesfloor, walls, waterline
Power & runtime
PowerCordless
Runtime per charge180 minCleaning mode selection: Floor Mode, Wall Mode, Automatic, Periodic/Eco Mode; WavePath 2.0 copy cites the full 150 minutes of operation; Eco Mode described as 45-minute cycles every 48 hours; 270 min runtime cited for Enhanced Eco Mode
Charge time4 hr
Cable lengthNot published
Cycle timeNot published
Cleaning
NavigationWavePath Navigation Technology 2.0
Filtration3 µm180um Fine Filter Basket plus 3um MicroMesh Ultra-fine Filter; 3.5 L filter basket (large debris bin)
Flow rate4,200 GPH
Self-docking / retrievalNo self-parking or docking behavior published; a retrieval hook is included in the box for manual retrieval
App connectivityAiper app: cleaning mode selection, cleaning history, OTA upgrades
Build
WeightNot published
DimensionsNot published
Warranty & price
Warranty2 yrTwo-year warranty from date of purchase (24 months for Scuba S1 per the Aiper US Refund and Warranty policy at aiper.com/us/refund-and-warranty)
MSRP$699.99As of 2026-07-04