Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner vs Dolphin Explorer E10 Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner
On published specs the Scuba S1 comes out ahead, 8.0 to 5.6. The Scuba S1 wins on cleaning coverage, runtime, app & connectivity, filtration, pool size, ease of use; the Explorer E10 on no area.
8.0
Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner
Best price $529.99 at Aiper · value 8.4/10
5.6
Dolphin Explorer E10 Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner
Best price $529.99 at Home Depot · value 5.7/10
Score by area
| Area | Scuba S1 | Explorer E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning coverage | 8.5 | 3.5 |
| Navigation | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Runtime | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| App & connectivity | 6.0 | 2.0 |
| Filtration | 10.0 | 4.5 |
| Pool size | 9.0 | 6.4 |
| Warranty | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Ease of use | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Overall spec score | 8.0 | 5.6 |
Specs side by side
| Spec | Scuba S1 | Explorer E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Robotic | Robotic |
| Power | Cordless | Corded |
| Navigation | Systematic (gyro) · WavePath 2.0 navigation (acceleration + inertial sensors) | Systematic (gyro) · CleverClean |
| App / connectivity | App | None |
| Remote | Not stated | No |
| Floor | Yes | Yes |
| Walls | Yes | No |
| Waterline | Yes | No |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Steps | Not stated | Not stated |
| Runtime | 180 min | — |
| Charge time | 3.5 h | — |
| Max pool size | 1,600 sq ft | 30 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground, Above-ground | Above-ground |
| Filter | 3 micron basket | basket |
| Weight | 17 lb | 14.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Parks for retrieval | Not stated | Not stated |
| Caddy included | No | No |
| Cable | — | 40 ft |
Rows where the two differ are shaded.
Prices
| Cleaner | Store | Checked | Buy | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner AiperCordless | 8.0 | Aiper | $529.99 | −24% $699.99 | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E10 Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 5.6 | Home Depotstock not in static HTML (online "buyable": true) | $529.99 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E10 Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 5.6 | Leslie's | $568 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E10 Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 5.6 | In The Swim | $568 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E10 Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 5.6 | INYO PoolsInyo lists part 99996133-USF | $568 | — | today | View deal |
| Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner AiperCordless | 8.0 | AmazonASIN taken from a search result; Amazon page not loaded (bot-blocked) | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Explorer E10 Above-Ground Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 5.6 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |