WYBOT A1
#35 in CordlessFull review
A cheap, light floor cleaner for small flat pools. Skip it if your pool has a sloped deep end or dirty walls.
Amazon $169.99 WYBOT $169.97$169.97
The WYBOT A1 is the better robotic pool cleaner overall, rated 3.2 to 3.0. The WYBOT A1 leads on pool size. The Aiper Scuba SE costs $49.98 less ($119.99 vs $169.97).
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
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 A1 for pool size (pools up to 1,080 sq ft vs pools up to 860 sq ft).
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 A1 | Aiper Scuba SE |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 100 $170 | 100 $120 |
| Cleaning 25% | 20 Floor only | 20 Floor only |
| Navigation 15% | 50 navigation not published (neutral score used) | 50 navigation not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Pool size 10% | 86 pools up to 1,080 sq ft | 62 pools up to 860 sq ft |
| Features 10% | 33 1 of 3; no app control, easy pickup | 0 0 of 2; no app control, easy pickup |
Specifications
| WYBOT A1 | Aiper Scuba SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 1,076 sq ft (100 m²) | Up to 860 sq ft (80 m²) |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground | In-ground and above-ground |
| Max depth | 8.2 ft | - |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor only | Floor only |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Filter | 180 µm filter plus ultra-fine cotton foam | - |
| Water flow | 2,140 gal/h | 1,820 gal/h |
| Power | ||
| Power | Cordless (battery) | Cordless (battery) |
| Battery | 63 Wh, 2,600 mAh | 34 Wh |
| Run time | Up to 2 h 10 min | Up to 1 h 30 min |
| Charge time | 2 h 30 min | - |
| Charging | Cable | - |
| Navigation & app | ||
| App | No | No |
| Scheduling | Yes | - |
| Retrieval | Parks at the pool edge for pickup | Moves to the pool edge when the battery runs low |
| Build | ||
| Water resistance | IPX8 | - |
| Weight | 7.7 lb (3.5 kg) | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2026 |