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 is the better robotic pool cleaner overall, rated 4.1 to 2.8. The Aiper Scuba S1 leads on cleaning. The Aiper Scuba S1 costs $19.01 less ($529.99 vs $549).
Polaris Pixel
#41 in CordlessFull review
A cordless floor cleaner for above-ground and small simple in-ground pools.
Leslie's $549 Walmart $549$549
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 Scuba S1 for cleaning (Floor, walls and waterline vs Floor only).
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 | Polaris Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 67 $530 | 66 $549 |
| Cleaning 25% | 85 Floor, walls and waterline | 20 Floor only |
| Navigation 15% | 50 Gyroscope + sensors | 50 navigation not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
| Pool size 10% | 100 pools up to 1,600 sq ft | 17 pools up to 30 ft long (about 450 sq ft) |
| Features 10% | 100 2 of 2 | 0 0 of 4; no app control, scheduling, easy pickup, caddy |
Specifications
| Aiper Scuba S1 | Polaris Pixel | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 1,600 sq ft (150 m²), 50 ft long | Up to 30 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground | Above-ground and in-ground |
| Surfaces | Concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile | All surfaces |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline | Floor only |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Filter | Top-load 3.5 L basket with 180 µm standard filter and a 3 µm ultra-fine filter | 2 L canister, transparent lid |
| Filter capacity | 3.5 L | 2 L |
| Water flow | 4,200 gal/h | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Cordless (battery) | Cordless (battery) |
| Run time | Up to 4 h 30 min | Up to 1 h 30 min |
| Charge time | 4 h | 3 h |
| Charging | Cable | Cable |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | Gyroscope + sensors | - |
| App | Yes | No |
| Scheduling | Yes | No |
| Retrieval | - | Waits at the wall for pickup with a pole hook |
| Caddy included | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 17 lb (7.7 kg) | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |