For large pools with sun shelves whose owners want AI debris targeting and surface skimming in one robot. The X1 Pro Max costs less and has a bigger basket but no camera.
Aiper $1,999.99The Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra is the better robotic pool cleaner overall, rated 4.2 to 4.1. The Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra leads on value. The Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra costs $1,999.01 less ($1,999.99 vs $3,999).
For owners who want the least hands-on pool care money can buy, with a station that empties the filter. Most pools get the same cleaning from Beatbot’s cheaper models if you don’t mind rinsing a basket.
Beatbot $3,999Prices 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 V3 Ultra for value ($2,000 vs $3,999).
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 V3 Ultra | Beatbot AquaSense X |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 10 $2,000 | 0 $3,999 |
| Cleaning 25% | 100 Floor, walls, waterline and surface | 100 Floor, walls, waterline and surface |
| Navigation 15% | 100 AI camera + ultrasonic | 100 AI camera + ultrasonic |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3-year warranty | 100 3-year warranty |
| Pool size 10% | 100 pools up to 3,880 sq ft | 100 pools up to 3,880 sq ft |
| Features 10% | 100 3 of 3 | 100 3 of 3 |
Specifications
| Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra | Beatbot AquaSense X | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 3,875 sq ft (360 m²), 66 ft long | Up to 3,875 sq ft (360 m²) |
| Pool types | - | In-ground and above-ground |
| Surfaces | Concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, stone | Concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline and surface | Floor, walls, waterline and surface |
| Surface skimming | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | Top-load 3.5 L MicroMesh multi-layer basket | 5 L basket (150 µm), emptied automatically by the AstroRinse station |
| Filter capacity | 3.5 L | 5 L |
| Water flow | 8,500 gal/h | 6,800 gal/h |
| Power | ||
| Power | Cordless (battery) | Cordless (battery) |
| Battery | - | 13,400 mAh |
| Run time | Up to 8 h | Up to 10 h |
| Charge time | 4 h 30 min | 4 h 30 min |
| Charging | - | Wireless/inductive |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | AI camera + ultrasonic | AI camera + ultrasonic |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | - | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Retrieval | Rises to the surface for pickup | Parks at the water surface for pickup |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 28.8 lb (13.1 kg) | 28.9 lb (13.1 kg) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2026 |
