WYBOT C1
#16 in CordlessFull review
WYBOT’s best seller and a solid value for in-ground pools up to about 1,600 sq ft that need walls and waterline cleaned.
Amazon $399.99 WYBOT $399.99$399.99
The WYBOT C1 and the Aiper Scuba S3 are evenly matched, rated 4.0 and 4.0. The WYBOT C1 leads on value. The WYBOT C1 costs $250 less ($399.99 vs $649.99).
Aiper Scuba S3
#19 in CordlessFull review
A light, mid-priced robot for small-to-mid-size in-ground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. For a little more, the Scuba V3 adds AI debris detection and a wireless dock.
Amazon $699.99 Aiper $649.99$649.99
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 WYBOT C1 for value ($400 vs $650).
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 | WYBOT C1 | Aiper Scuba S3 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 80 $400 | 59 $650 |
| Cleaning 25% | 85 Floor, walls and waterline | 85 Floor, walls and waterline |
| Navigation 15% | 50 Gyroscope | 50 Gyroscope + sensors |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
| Pool size 10% | 100 pools up to 1,620 sq ft | 100 pools up to 1,610 sq ft |
| Features 10% | 67 2 of 3; no easy pickup | 100 2 of 2 |
Specifications
| WYBOT C1 | Aiper Scuba S3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 1,615 sq ft (150 m²) | Up to 1,614 sq ft (150 m²) |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground | In-ground |
| Surfaces | Concrete, vinyl, mosaic tile | Concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile |
| Max depth | 9.8 ft | - |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline | Floor, walls and waterline |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Filter | Single 180 µm top-load cartridge basket | Top-load 3.5 L dual-layer basket (180 µm + 3 µm) |
| Filter capacity | - | 3.5 L |
| Water flow | 3,038 gal/h | 4,800 gal/h |
| Power | ||
| Power | Cordless (battery) | Cordless (battery) |
| Battery | 99.3 Wh, 4,600 mAh | - |
| Run time | Up to 2 h 40 min | Up to 4 h |
| Charge time | 3 h | 4 h |
| Charging | Cable | - |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | Gyroscope | Gyroscope + sensors |
| App | Yes | - |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | - |
| Scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Retrieval | Parks at the pool edge for pickup | Parks at the waterline for pickup |
| Build | ||
| Water resistance | IPX8 | - |
| Weight | 17.6 lb (8 kg) | 18 lb (8.2 kg) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |