The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra and the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max are evenly matched, rated 4.2 and 4.1. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra leads on navigation. The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max wins on value. The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max costs $599.01 less ($1,699.99 vs $2,299).
For owners of large or leafy pools who want one robot to skim the surface and clean the floor, walls and waterline. Those who don’t need skimming can get similar floor results for far less.
Beatbot $2,299An all-in-one cleaner for large in-ground pools that need both skimming and deep cleaning. It is heavy to lift, but one robot replaces a separate skimmer.
Aiper $1,699.99Prices 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.
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 | Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra | Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 4 $2,299 | 17 $1,700 |
| Cleaning 25% | 100 Floor, walls, waterline and surface | 100 Floor, walls, waterline and surface |
| Navigation 15% | 100 AI camera + ultrasonic | 75 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 3,230 sq ft |
| Features 10% | 100 3 of 3 | 100 2 of 2 |
| Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra | Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 3,875 sq ft (360 m²) | Up to 3,230 sq ft (300 m²), 100 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground | In-ground |
| Surfaces | Concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass | Concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, stone |
| Max depth | 9.8 ft | - |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline and surface | Floor, walls, waterline and surface |
| Surface skimming | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | Two swappable baskets: 4.0 L (150 µm + 250 µm) or thinner 3.7 L (250 µm) | Top-load 5 L basket; swappable coarse mesh and ultra-fine filter, 3 µm |
| Filter capacity | 4 L | 5 L |
| Water flow | 5,500 gal/h | 8,500 gal/h |
| Power | ||
| Power | Cordless (battery) | Cordless (battery) |
| Battery | 13,400 mAh | - |
| Run time | Up to 10 h | Up to 12 h |
| Charge time | 4 h 30 min | 4 h |
| Charging | Dock | Wireless/inductive |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | AI camera + ultrasonic | Ultrasonic |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi |
| Scheduling | Yes | - |
| Retrieval | Parks at the water surface for pickup | Surfaces and parks at the pool edge, then notifies the app |
| Build | ||
| Water resistance | IP68 | - |
| Weight | 29.1 lb (13.2 kg) | 33.1 lb (15 kg) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
