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 $1,999.99
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.
- 3,230 sq ftPool size
- Waterline + surfaceCleans
- UltrasonicNavigation
- 12 hRun time
- 3 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 21, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Skims the surface for up to 12 hours and also cleans the floor, walls and waterline
- 8,500 GPH suction and a 5 L basket for large, leafy pools
- Maps the pool with ultrasonic sensors and adapts its path
- Surfaces and parks at the edge, so you never fish it off the bottom
- Three-year warranty
- Heavy at 33 lb to lift out of the pool
- Rated for in-ground pools only
- Floor cleaning tops out at 210 minutes despite the long skimming time
- Caddy costs extra
How it scores
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Specifications
| Pool | |
|---|---|
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 3,230 sq ft (300 m²), 100 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground |
| Surfaces | Concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, stone |
| Cleaning | |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline and surface |
| Surface skimming | Yes |
| Filter | Top-load 5 L basket; swappable coarse mesh and ultra-fine filter, 3 µm |
| Filter capacity | 5 L |
| Water flow | 8,500 gal/h |
| Power | |
| Power | Cordless (battery) |
| Run time | Up to 12 h |
| Charge time | 4 h |
| Charging | Wireless/inductive |
| Navigation & app | |
| Navigation | Ultrasonic |
| App | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi |
| Retrieval | Surfaces and parks at the pool edge, then notifies the app |
| Build | |
| Weight | 33.1 lb (15 kg) |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Alternatives in this type
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 $2,299For 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 $3,999Compare
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Reviews
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