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Aiper · Cordless · In-ground & above-ground

Aiper Scuba S1

Aiper's best-selling budget robot: cordless, rated for pools up to 1,600 sq ft or 50 ft long, and cleans the floor and walls.

Rated pool sizeRated area drawn as a 2:1 rectangle. Dashed: a 16 × 32 ft pool (512 sq ft).
Rated pool size of the Aiper Scuba S1: 1,600 sq ft or 50 ft long16×32 ft1,600 sq ftor 50 ft long
What it cleansColoured edges are the areas Aiper says it cleans.
What the Aiper Scuba S1 cleans: Floor + WallsSurface ✕Waterline ✕WallsFloor
RuntimePer charge, as published. Bars share one scale across every robot.
Runtime per charge of the Aiper Scuba S10h2h4h6h8h10hFloor3 h

Specs

Rated pool size1,600 sq ft or 50 ft long
Pool typeIn-ground & above-ground
CleansFloor + Walls
PowerCordless · DC wall charger, 3–4 h; solar charging optional
Floor runtime3 h
Suction4,200 GPH
Filter180 µm basket + 3 µm MicroMesh
Basket3.5 L
NavigationWavePath 2.0 inertial navigation (systematic floor path, N-shaped wall path)
WeightNot listed
WarrantyNot listed
Price seen$499.99 list price for the 2026 model in Aiper's buying guide

Up to 180 min (Aiper also quotes 150 min in Floor mode and up to 270 min in Enhanced Eco mode on the same page).

What's good

  • $499.99 for a cordless robot that climbs walls
  • 3 µm fine filter included
  • Optional solar charging

What to know

  • Aiper's own figures for runtime vary between 150 and 270 min by mode
  • No waterline mode listed in Aiper's 2026 guide
  • Charges by cable, not a dock

Will it suit your pool?

Put your pool's size and type into the pool robot finder to see the Aiper Scuba S1 next to every other robot we cover. Closest alternatives by rated size: Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus (Wi-Fi), Dolphin Cayman, Dolphin LIBERTY 400.

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Specs and price checked 5 November 2026. We haven't tested this robot hands-on; this verdict compares published specifications.

Aiper Scuba S1: quick answers

How big a pool can the Aiper Scuba S1 clean?

Aiper rates it for pools up to 1,600 sq ft or 50 ft long.

Does the Aiper Scuba S1 clean walls and the waterline?

According to Aiper, it cleans: floor, walls. It doesn't clean the waterline, the water surface.

Is the Aiper Scuba S1 cordless, and how long does it run?

Yes. It runs up to 3 h on the floor per charge. Charging: DC wall charger, 3–4 h; solar charging optional.

Does the Aiper Scuba S1 work in above-ground pools?

Yes, the maker lists it for above-ground and in-ground pools.