Aiper Scuba V3
#13 in CordlessFull review
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 $849.99$849.99
4.1/5
A low-cost cordless robot for small-to-mid-size pools up to about 1,600 sq ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. Owners of larger pools should look at the Scuba X1.
- 1,600 sq ftPool size
- To waterlineCleans
- Gyroscope + sensorsNavigation
- 4 h 30 minRun time
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Aiper$529.99
Price checked October 21, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Up to 270 minutes in Eco mode covers pools up to about 1,600 sq ft
- 3 µm fine filter traps silt and pollen as well as leaves
- Weekly schedule runs it without you starting each cycle
- Light at 17 lb, so it’s easy to lift out
- Among the cheapest Aiper robots that climb walls and scrub the waterline
Cons
- Full-power modes stop at 180 minutes
- Plug-in charging instead of a dock
- Inertial navigation, no camera or ultrasonic mapping
- Aiper doesn’t publish battery capacity, depth or IP rating
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Pool | |
|---|---|
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 1,600 sq ft (150 m²), 50 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground |
| Surfaces | Concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile |
| Cleaning | |
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline |
| Surface skimming | No |
| Filter | Top-load 3.5 L basket with 180 µm standard filter and a 3 µm ultra-fine filter |
| Filter capacity | 3.5 L |
| Water flow | 4,200 gal/h |
| Power | |
| Power | Cordless (battery) |
| Run time | Up to 4 h 30 min |
| Charge time | 4 h |
| Charging | Cable |
| Navigation & app | |
| Navigation | Gyroscope + sensors |
| App | Yes |
| Scheduling | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 17 lb (7.7 kg) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this type
WYBOT C2 Vision
#14 in CordlessFull review
The C2 with a debris-spotting camera, for owners of large pools who want quicker floor runs. If you can live without the camera, the plain C2 is better value.
Amazon $629.99 WYBOT $629.99$629.99
WYBOT C1
#16 in CordlessFull review
WYBOT’s best seller and a solid value for in-ground pools up to about 1,600 sq ft that need walls and waterline cleaned.
Amazon $399.99 WYBOT $399.99$399.99
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