For small-to-mid-size pools whose owners want AI debris targeting and self-scheduling without paying flagship prices. Big or leafy pools need a larger basket and battery.
Amazon $949.99 Aiper $849.99The Aiper Scuba V3 is the better robotic pool cleaner overall, rated 4.1 to 4.0. The WYBOT B1C wins on value. The WYBOT B1C costs $470 less ($379.99 vs $849.99).
A lightweight floor-and-wall robot for small in-ground pools, priced a little above the B1. Buy it only if the Amazon price beats the B1.
Amazon $379.99Prices 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 B1C for value ($380 vs $850).
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 | WYBOT B1C |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 47 $850 | 82 $380 |
| Cleaning 25% | 85 Floor, walls and waterline | 60 Floor and walls (waterline not stated) |
| Navigation 15% | 85 AI camera | 50 navigation not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
| Pool size 10% | 100 pools up to 1,610 sq ft | 100 pools up to 1,220 sq ft |
| Features 10% | 100 3 of 3 | 100 2 of 2 |
Specifications
| Aiper Scuba V3 | WYBOT B1C | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 1,614 sq ft (150 m²) | Up to 1,225 sq ft (114 m²) |
| Pool types | - | In-ground |
| Surfaces | Concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile | - |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline | Floor and walls |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Filter | Top-load 3.5 L MicroMesh multi-layer basket, 2 µm | - |
| Filter capacity | 3.5 L | - |
| Water flow | 4,800 gal/h | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Cordless (battery) | Cordless (battery) |
| Run time | Up to 3 h 30 min | Up to 2 h 8 min |
| Charge time | 5 h | - |
| Charging | Wireless/inductive | - |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | AI camera | - |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Retrieval | Parks at the waterline for pickup and notifies the app | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 18.2 lb (8.2 kg) | 14.3 lb (6.5 kg) |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |
