Beatbot Sora 30 vs Aiper Scuba S1
Two cordless wall-climbers around the $500–$700 mark. The Sora 30 is rated for twice the pool area and cleans the waterline; the Scuba S1 costs $200 less.
Beatbot · Cordless
Beatbot Sora 30
$699
Aiper · Cordless
Aiper Scuba S1
$499.99
Verdict
The Beatbot Sora 30 is the stronger robot on paper: 3,230 vs 1,600 sq ft, 6,800 vs 4,200 GPH, a 5 L vs 3.5 L basket, waterline cleaning and up to 5 h per charge. The Aiper Scuba S1 makes sense for smaller pools when $200 matters, and it includes a 3 µm fine filter.
Side by side
| Beatbot Sora 30 | Aiper Scuba S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rated size | 3,230 sq ft | 1,600 sq ft or 50 ft long |
| Pool type | In-ground & above-ground | In-ground & above-ground |
| Cleans | Floor + Walls + Waterline | Floor + Walls |
| Power | Cordless | Cordless |
| Floor runtime | 5 h | 3 h |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Suction | 6,800 GPH | 4,200 GPH |
| Basket | 5 L | 3.5 L |
| Weight | 19.6 lb | Not listed |
| Warranty | 2 yr | Not listed |
| Price seen | $699 | $499.99 |
Which one for your pool?
- Pool over 1,600 sq ft or 50 ft: Beatbot Sora 30. The S1 isn't rated for it.
- Small pool, tight budget: Aiper Scuba S1. Floor and walls for $499.99.
- Tanning ledge: Beatbot Sora 30. Cleans water as shallow as 8 in.
Not sure? Put your pool into the pool robot finder.
Sources
- Beatbot: Sora 30 product page
- Beatbot: Sora series guide (Sora 70, 30 and 10)
- Aiper: Scuba S1 product page
- Aiper: The 7 Best Aiper Pool Cleaners of 2026 (list prices)
Checked 5 November 2026. Spec comparison, not a hands-on test.
Questions
Does the Aiper Scuba S1 clean the waterline?
Aiper's 2026 guide lists floor and walls for the Scuba S1; it doesn't list waterline cleaning.
Which runs longer per charge?
Beatbot rates the Sora 30 for up to 5 hours on the floor. Aiper rates the Scuba S1 for up to 180 minutes, with other figures on the same page for specific modes.
Which has the finer filter?
The Scuba S1 includes a 3 µm MicroMesh filter. The Sora 30 ships with a 150 µm filter; a 3 µm filter is optional.