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Aiper · Cordless · In-ground

Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max

Aiper's flagship cleans the floor, walls, waterline and the water surface, and is rated for in-ground pools up to 3,230 sq ft and 100 ft long.

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 X1 Pro Max: 3,230 sq ft or 100 ft long16×32 ft3,230 sq ftor 100 ft long
What it cleansColoured edges are the areas Aiper says it cleans.
What the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max cleans: Floor + Walls + Waterline + SurfaceSurfaceWaterlineWallsFloor
RuntimePer charge, as published. Bars share one scale across every robot.
Runtime per charge of the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max0h2h4h6h8h10hFloor5 hSurface10 h

Specs

Rated pool size3,230 sq ft or 100 ft long
Pool typeIn-ground
CleansFloor + Walls + Waterline + Surface
PowerCordless · Wireless charging dock, about 4 h to charge
Floor runtime5 h · surface 10 h
Suction8,500 GPH
Filter180 µm coarse + 3 µm fine
Basket5 L
NavigationFlexiPath 2.0 mapping with sensor obstacle avoidance; 9 brushless motors
Weight33 lb
Warranty3 years
Price seen$1,699.99 list price in Aiper's 2026 buying guide

Up to 5 h floor cleaning or 10 h surface skimming per charge (Aiper US spec sheet). One Aiper comparison article quotes 210 min floor; we use the product page.

What's good

  • The highest published suction in this guide: 8,500 GPH
  • Skims the surface for up to 10 hours, so floating leaves get picked up between floor runs
  • Rated for the biggest pools of any Aiper: 3,230 sq ft or 100 ft long
  • 3-year warranty and a wireless charging dock

What to know

  • About 33 lb dry, heavy to lift out by hand
  • In-ground pools only
  • At $1,699.99 it costs twice the Scuba V3

Will it suit your pool?

Put your pool's size and type into the pool robot finder to see the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max next to every other robot we cover. Closest alternatives by rated size: Beatbot AquaSense 2, Beatbot Sora 30, Beatbot Sora 70.

Head to head

Sources

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

Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max: quick answers

How big a pool can the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max clean?

Aiper rates it for pools up to 3,230 sq ft or 100 ft long.

Does the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max clean walls and the waterline?

According to Aiper, it cleans: floor, walls, waterline, surface.

Is the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max cordless, and how long does it run?

Yes. It runs up to 5 h on the floor per charge and up to 10 h skimming the surface. Charging: Wireless charging dock, about 4 h to charge.

Does the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max work in above-ground pools?

No. The maker lists it for in-ground pools only.