Robot pool cleaners head-to-head

Aiper Scuba S1 vs Aiper Scuba S1 Pro

Both models on one scale, every figure traced to its manufacturer datasheet. Bar length means the same thing here as on every other page of the site.

Scuba S1 vs Scuba S1 Pro, to scale
  • Scuba S1
  • Scuba S1 Pro
Pool capacitymore is better
1,600sq ft
2,150sq ft
  • Scuba S1: 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
  • Scuba S1 Pro: Published as 2150 sq.ft (200 square meters) and 66 ft (20 m) in length for in-ground pools.
Runtimemore is better
180min
180min
  • Scuba S1: Published as up to 180 minutes in the S1 product page spec table; Aiper's own comparison table on the Scuba S1 Pro store page lists the S1 at up to 150 minutes.
  • Scuba S1 Pro: Published as up to 180 minutes, mode not specified. Aiper states figures are obtained in a controlled test environment or from Aiper Laboratories, actual performance may vary.
Flow ratemore is better
4,200GPH
6,000GPH
  • Scuba S1 Pro: Spec table publishes 6000 GPH (22740 LPH), lab basis per Aiper disclaimer. A comparison table on the same official store page lists 6600 GPH (25200 LPH) for this model; the dedicated spec table figure is used here.
Filtration (finest layer)less is better
3µm
3µm
  • Scuba S1: 180um Fine Filter Basket plus 3um MicroMesh Ultra-fine Filter (3.5 L filter basket); the 3um figure is the ultra-fine secondary layer. Aiper's comparison table on the Scuba S1 Pro store page lists only the 180um layer for the S1.
  • Scuba S1 Pro: Dual layer filtration: Level 1 is a 180 um fine filter basket, Level 2 is a 3 um MicroMesh ultra fine filter. The 3 um figure is the ultra fine layer only. Top load 5 L debris basket.
Charge timeless is better
4hr
4hr
Warrantymore is better
2yr
2yr

Aiper Scuba S1

$699.99as 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.

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

Aiper Scuba S1 Pro

$1,199.99as of 2026-07-05

A waterline specialist: Aiper markets it as the first cordless robot with 60 second lateral horizontal waterline cleaning, backed by floor and wall coverage, dual 180 um plus 3 um filtration, and a 5 L basket over up to 180 minutes of cordless runtime. It is rated for large in-ground pools up to 2150 sq ft, but at $1199.99 list it sits at the premium end and the official store now labels it Phase out.

Best for Large in-ground pools with waterline scum and fine debris.

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