Aiper Scuba S1
#15 in CordlessFull review
A low-cost cordless robot for small-to-mid-size pools up to about 1,600 sq ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. Owners of larger pools should look at the Scuba X1.
Aiper $529.99$529.99
The Aiper Scuba S1 and the Aiper Seagull Pro are evenly matched, rated 4.1 and 4.0. The Aiper Seagull Pro wins on value. The Aiper Seagull Pro costs $130 less ($399.99 vs $529.99).
Aiper Seagull Pro
#18 in CordlessFull review
A budget wall-climbing robot for small-to-mid-size in-ground pools whose owners don’t need an app. The Scuba S1 adds scheduling and a finer filter for a little more.
Amazon $399.99$399.99
Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Aiper Seagull Pro for value ($400 vs $530).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every cordless robotic pool cleaner; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Aiper Scuba S1 | Aiper Seagull Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 67 $530 | 80 $400 |
| Cleaning 25% | 85 Floor, walls and waterline | 85 Floor, walls and waterline |
| Navigation 15% | 50 Gyroscope + sensors | 50 Path planning |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
| Pool size 10% | 100 pools up to 1,600 sq ft | 100 pools up to 1,600 sq ft |
| Features 10% | 100 2 of 2 | 50 too few features published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Aiper Scuba S1 | Aiper Seagull Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 1,600 sq ft (150 m²), 50 ft long | Up to 1,600 sq ft (149 m²) |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground | In-ground |
| Surfaces | Concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile | - |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline | Floor, walls and waterline |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Filter | Top-load 3.5 L basket with 180 µm standard filter and a 3 µm ultra-fine filter | - |
| Filter capacity | 3.5 L | - |
| Water flow | 4,200 gal/h | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Cordless (battery) | Cordless (battery) |
| Battery | - | 196.6 Wh, 7,800 mAh |
| Run time | Up to 4 h 30 min | Up to 2 h 30 min |
| Charge time | 4 h | 4 h |
| Charging | Cable | - |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | Gyroscope + sensors | Path planning |
| App | Yes | No |
| Scheduling | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 17 lb (7.7 kg) | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |