Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra vs Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max
Both clean the floor, walls, waterline and surface, run up to 5 hours on the floor and charge on a wireless dock. They differ on pool types, suction, extras and price.
Beatbot · Cordless
Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra
$2,299
Aiper · Cordless
Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max
$1,699.99
Verdict
Pick the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max for an in-ground pool: it has the most suction in this guide (8,500 vs 5,500 GPH), a 5 L basket and costs about $600 less. Pick the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra for an above-ground pool, a pool over 3,230 sq ft, or if you want the built-in clarifier and AI camera.
Side by side
| Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra | Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Rated size | 3,875 sq ft | 3,230 sq ft or 100 ft long |
| Pool type | In-ground & above-ground | In-ground |
| Cleans | Floor + Walls + Waterline + Surface | Floor + Walls + Waterline + Surface |
| Power | Cordless | Cordless |
| Floor runtime | 5 h | 5 h |
| Surface skimming | 10 h | 10 h |
| Suction | 5,500 GPH | 8,500 GPH |
| Basket | Not listed | 5 L |
| Weight | 29.1 lb | 33 lb |
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| Price seen | $2,299 | $1,699.99 |
Which one for your pool?
- Above-ground pool: Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra. Aiper lists the X1 Pro Max for in-ground pools only.
- Lots of leaves and sand: Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max. 8,500 GPH and a 5 L top-load basket.
- Pool over 3,230 sq ft: Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra. Rated for 3,875 sq ft, though Beatbot says one cycle covers about 3,444 sq ft.
- Cloudy water problems: Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra. It dispenses Beatbot's ClearWater clarifier.
Not sure? Put your pool into the pool robot finder.
Sources
- Beatbot: AquaSense 2 Ultra product page
- Beatbot: Complete guide to the AquaSense series
- Aiper US: Scuba X1 Pro Max product page
- Aiper: The 7 Best Aiper Pool Cleaners of 2026 (list prices)
- Aiper: Scuba X1 Pro Max vs Scuba V3
Checked 5 November 2026. Spec comparison, not a hands-on test.
Questions
Which has more suction, the AquaSense 2 Ultra or the Scuba X1 Pro Max?
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max is rated at 8,500 GPH; the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra at 5,500 GPH.
Which skims the surface for longer?
Both are rated for up to 10 hours of surface skimming per charge.
Which is lighter?
The AquaSense 2 Ultra weighs 29.1 lb; Aiper gives about 33 lb for the X1 Pro Max.
Do both work in above-ground pools?
Beatbot lists the AquaSense 2 Ultra for in-ground and above-ground pools. Aiper lists the Scuba X1 Pro Max for in-ground pools.