Aiper Scuba S3 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner vs Beatbot Sora 30 Robotic Pool Cleaner
On published specs the Sora 30 comes out ahead, 8.4 to 8.3. The Scuba S3 wins on filtration; the Sora 30 on app & connectivity, pool size. Today the Sora 30 is $1 cheaper.
8.3
Aiper Scuba S3 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner
Best price $699.99 at Aiper · value 7.6/10
8.4
Beatbot Sora 30 Robotic Pool Cleaner
Best price $699 at Beatbot · value 7.8/10
Score by area
| Area | Scuba S3 | Sora 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning coverage | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Navigation | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Runtime | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| App & connectivity | 6.0 | 9.0 |
| Filtration | 10.0 | 7.0 |
| Pool size | 9.0 | 10.0 |
| Warranty | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Ease of use | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Overall spec score | 8.3 | 8.4 |
Specs side by side
| Spec | Scuba S3 | Sora 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Robotic | Robotic |
| Power | Cordless | Cordless |
| Navigation | Systematic (gyro) · WavePath 2.0 path planning with dToF sensor | Systematic (gyro) · Optimized S-shaped paths + SonicSense ultrasonic obstacle avoidance |
| App / connectivity | App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth |
| Remote | Not stated | No |
| Floor | Yes | Yes |
| Walls | Yes | Yes |
| Waterline | Yes | Yes |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Steps | Not stated | Not stated |
| Runtime | 240 min | 300 min |
| Charge time | 4 h | 4.5 h |
| Max pool size | 1,614 sq ft | 3,230 sq ft |
| Pool types | In-ground | In-ground, Above-ground |
| Filter | 3 micron basket | 150 micron basket |
| Weight | 18 lb | 19.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Parks for retrieval | Yes | Yes |
| Caddy included | Not stated | Not stated |
| Released | — | 2026 |
Rows where the two differ are shaded.
Prices
| Cleaner | Store | Checked | Buy | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beatbot Sora 30 Robotic Pool Cleaner BeatbotCordless | 8.4 | BeatbotBeatbot store is Shopify; price/compare_at from /products/<handle>.js | $699 | −30% $999 | today | View deal |
| Aiper Scuba S3 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner AiperCordless | 8.3 | Aiper | $699.99 | −13% $799.99 | today | View deal |
| Aiper Scuba S3 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner AiperCordless | 8.3 | AmazonASIN taken from a search result; Amazon page not loaded (bot-blocked) | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Beatbot Sora 30 Robotic Pool Cleaner BeatbotCordless | 8.4 | AmazonASIN taken from a search result; Amazon page not loaded (bot-blocked) | live | — | at click | Check price |