Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner

Our take

The Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner is a cordless, battery-powered robotic pool cleaner from Aiper. It cleans the floor, walls and waterline, navigates in a systematic pattern rather than at random, using WavePath 2.0 navigation (acceleration + inertial sensors), and has a companion app. A charge lasts up to 180 minutes and takes about 3.5 hours to refill.

On paper it scores 8.0 out of 10 (great) against other robotic cleaners. Its strongest areas are filtration (10.0) and runtime (9.0). Where it gives ground: app & connectivity (6.0). The maker doesn’t say whether the app connects over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

The best price we found is $529.99 at Aiper, 24% off its $699.99 list price. The typical robotic cleaner we track costs $899, so this one is cheaper than most. For what it does, its value score is 8.4 out of 10.

If you want mapping navigation, the cheapest we track with it is the Dreame Z1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner at $349.99.

If you want a Wi-Fi app, the cheapest we track with it is the Dreame Z1 Pro Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner at $399.99.

To spend less for nearly the same spec score, the WYBOT C2 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2026 Upgrade) rates 8.4 for $429.

For about the same money, the Beatbot Sora 10 Robotic Pool Cleaner scores higher (8.4) at $469.

Bottom line: a great pick for pools with no outlet near the deck, large pools, above-ground pools and buyers who want the most features per dollar.