Beatbot vs Aiper: which cordless pool robot brand?
Both brands sell only cordless robots, from about $200 to over $2,000. Beatbot's current range all climbs walls and works in above-ground pools; Aiper's range starts lower, with floor-only models.
Beatbot models
Cordless robots with wireless docks; the Sora and AquaSense 2 lines rate up to about 3,200–3,900 sq ft.
| Model | Rated size | Cleans | Power | Runtime / cycle | Pool type | Price seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beatbot Sora 10 | 2,600 sq ft | FWWS | Cordless | 5 h | In-ground & above-ground | $469 |
| Beatbot Sora 30 | 3,230 sq ft | FWWS | Cordless | 5 h | In-ground & above-ground | $699 |
| Beatbot AquaSense 2 | 3,230 sq ft | FWWS | Cordless | 4 h | In-ground & above-ground | $849 |
| Beatbot Sora 70 | 3,229 sq ft | FWWS | Cordless | 5 h | In-ground & above-ground | $1,429 |
| Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra | 3,875 sq ft | FWWS | Cordless | 5 h | In-ground & above-ground | $2,299 |
Aiper models
Cordless robots from entry-level floor cleaners to the surface-skimming Scuba X1 Pro Max.
| Model | Rated size | Cleans | Power | Runtime / cycle | Pool type | Price seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiper Scuba SE | 860 sq ft | FWWS | Cordless | 90 min | Above-ground | $199.98 |
| Aiper Scuba S1 | 1,600 sq ft | FWWS | Cordless | 3 h | In-ground & above-ground | $499.99 |
| Aiper Scuba N1 | 1,600 sq ft | FWWS | Cordless | 2.5 h | In-ground | $499.99 |
| Aiper Scuba V3 | Size not published | FWWS | Cordless | 3 h | In-ground | $849.99 |
| Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max | 3,230 sq ft | FWWS | Cordless | 5 h | In-ground | $1,699.99 |
| Aiper Seagull SE | 850 sq ft | FWWS | Cordless | 90 min | In-ground & above-ground | Not listed |
Where they differ
- Entry price: Aiper starts lower with the floor-only Scuba SE (about $200). Beatbot's cheapest current robot, the Sora 10 at $469, already cleans walls and the waterline.
- Ratings: Beatbot rates every current model for 2,600 to 3,875 sq ft. Aiper's ratings run from 860 sq ft (SE) to 3,230 sq ft (X1 Pro Max).
- Suction: Aiper's X1 Pro Max tops both ranges at 8,500 GPH; Beatbot's Sora line is rated at 6,800 GPH.
- Pool types: Beatbot lists all its current robots for in-ground and above-ground pools. Several Aipers (V3, S1 Pro, X1 Pro Max, N1) are listed for in-ground only.
- Surface skimming: Beatbot Sora 70 ($1,429) and AquaSense 2 Ultra ($2,299); Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max ($1,699.99).
Which to pick
- Under $500 with walls: Beatbot Sora 10. Floor, walls and waterline for $469.
- Above-ground, cheapest: Aiper Scuba SE. Floor-only, about $200.
- Skimming under $1,500: Beatbot Sora 70. The cheapest skimmer of the two brands.
- Maximum suction: Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max. 8,500 GPH.
Compare both brands against your own pool in the pool robot finder.
Questions
Is Beatbot better than Aiper?
On the published specs, Beatbot's range rates for larger pools at each price and all of it works in above-ground pools; Aiper has cheaper floor-only options and the most suction at the top end.
Which brand is cheapest?
Aiper, with the Scuba SE for above-ground pools at about $200. Beatbot's cheapest current robot is the Sora 10 at $469.
Do both brands offer surface skimming?
Yes. Beatbot: Sora 70 and AquaSense 2 Ultra. Aiper: Scuba X1 Pro Max.