Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max
#8 in CordlessFull review
An 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 $1,699.99$1,699.99
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max and the Beatbot Sora 30 are evenly matched, rated 4.1 and 4.1. The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max leads on warranty and cleaning. The Beatbot Sora 30 wins on value. The Beatbot Sora 30 costs $1,000.99 less ($699 vs $1,699.99).
Beatbot Sora 30
#11 in CordlessFull review
A good-value cordless robot for mid-to-large pools with lots of leaves, with surface parking that makes retrieval easy. It’s the better buy over the Sora 10 at the same price.
Beatbot $699$699
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 Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max for warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and cleaning (Floor, walls, waterline and surface vs Floor, walls and waterline).
- Choose the Beatbot Sora 30 for value ($699 vs $1,700).
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 X1 Pro Max | Beatbot Sora 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 17 $1,700 | 55 $699 |
| Cleaning 25% | 100 Floor, walls, waterline and surface | 85 Floor, walls and waterline |
| Navigation 15% | 75 Ultrasonic | 75 Ultrasonic |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
| Pool size 10% | 100 pools up to 3,230 sq ft | 100 pools up to 3,230 sq ft |
| Features 10% | 100 2 of 2 | 100 2 of 2 |
Specifications
| Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max | Beatbot Sora 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 3,230 sq ft (300 m²), 100 ft long | Up to 3,230 sq ft (300 m²) |
| Pool types | In-ground | In-ground and above-ground |
| Surfaces | Concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, stone | Concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass |
| Max depth | - | 9.8 ft |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline and surface | Floor, walls and waterline |
| Surface skimming | Yes | No |
| Filter | Top-load 5 L basket; swappable coarse mesh and ultra-fine filter, 3 µm | 5.2 L basket (150 µm); optional 3 µm ultra-fine dual basket sold separately |
| Filter capacity | 5 L | 5.2 L |
| Water flow | 8,500 gal/h | 6,800 gal/h |
| Power | ||
| Power | Cordless (battery) | Cordless (battery) |
| Battery | - | 10,000 mAh |
| Run time | Up to 12 h | Up to 5 h |
| Charge time | 4 h | 4 h 30 min |
| Charging | Wireless/inductive | Cable |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | Ultrasonic | Ultrasonic |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Retrieval | Surfaces and parks at the pool edge, then notifies the app | Parks at the water surface for pickup |
| Build | ||
| Water resistance | - | IPX8 |
| Weight | 33.1 lb (15 kg) | 19.6 lb (8.9 kg) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |