Aiper Scuba SE
#38 in CordlessFull review
An entry-level floor cleaner for small flat pools where price matters most. It won’t touch walls or the waterline.
Amazon $119.99$119.99
The Aiper Scuba SE rates 3.0 among cordless robotic pool cleaners; the Hayward TigerShark QC rates 2.8 among corded ones. The Aiper Scuba SE costs $1,369.01 less ($119.99 vs $1,489).
Hayward TigerShark QC
#38 in CordedFull review
The TigerShark with a quick 90-minute cycle, worth the small premium for most buyers.
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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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (cordless and corded), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Aiper Scuba SE | Hayward TigerShark QC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 100 $120 | 23 $1,489 |
| Cleaning 25% | 20 Floor only | 85 Floor, walls and waterline |
| Navigation 15% | 50 navigation not published (neutral score used) | 35 Programmed pattern |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Pool size 10% | 62 pools up to 860 sq ft | 56 pools up to 800 sq ft |
| Features 10% | 0 0 of 2; no app control, easy pickup | 0 0 of 2; no app control, caddy |
Specifications
| Aiper Scuba SE | Hayward TigerShark QC | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 860 sq ft (80 m²) | Up to 800 sq ft (74 m²), 40 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground | In-ground |
| Surfaces | - | Gunite, vinyl, fiberglass, pebble |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor only | Floor, walls and waterline |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Filter | - | Cartridge filter |
| Water flow | 1,820 gal/h | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Cordless (battery) | Corded, 55 ft cable |
| Battery | 34 Wh | - |
| Run time | Up to 1 h 30 min | Longest cycle 4 h |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | - | Programmed pattern |
| App | No | No |
| Retrieval | Moves to the pool edge when the battery runs low | - |
| Caddy included | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 21.5 lb (9.8 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2026 | - |