Product Review · Robot Pool Cleaners · #7 Ranked
Aiper Scuba S1 (2026)
Cordless 4-zone robot with 270-minute Eco Mode · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 24 2026
Why it scored a 79
The 2026 Scuba S1 packs flagship features into a $499.99 robot, and Features 88 reflects it: 11 sensors, WavePath navigation, caterpillar treads, floor, wall, waterline and shallow-area cleaning above 12 inches, a 3-micron fine filter and app scheduling. Eco Mode stretches runtime to 270 minutes, with 180 in the full modes. It lands at 79, a Fair Buy, because owners are less convinced: 4.0 stars over 835 ratings gives Satisfaction 80, and Reliability sits at 72, the second-lowest here. The Wybot C2 costs a cent less and rates higher with owners.
What you're getting
- Cordless; up to 270 min in Eco Mode, 180 min in other modes
- Cleans floor, walls, waterline and shallow areas above 12 in
- 11 sensors; WavePath dual-path navigation
- Caterpillar treads for climbing
- 3-micron ultra-fine filter plus 180-micron standard filter
- App control with weekly custom scheduling
- Aimed at in-ground pools; 2-year warranty
- Limitation: 4.0 stars over 835 ratings trails most rivals
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- Cordless, up to 270 min Eco
- Floor, walls, waterline, shallows
- In-ground pools
- Price$499.99
- TierCordless 4-zone robot with 270-minute Eco Mode
- Category rank#7 of 10
Should you buy the Aiper Scuba S1 (2026)?
The Aiper Scuba S1 (2026) is for an in-ground pool owner who wants long runtime and app control and will accept a mixed owner record. At $499.99 it ranks #7 of 10 in our Robot Pool Cleaners category. For the same money the Wybot C2 rates 4.4 stars against 4.0 and scores higher. If you want Aiper's cheaper wall climber, the Aiper Seagull Pro ZT6002 is $399.99.
Where it earns its score
- Longest listed runtime. Up to 270 minutes in Eco Mode and up to 180 in Auto, Floor, Wall or Scheduled modes.
- Four cleaning zones. Floor, walls, waterline and shallow areas above 12 inches, helped by caterpillar treads for climbing.
- 3-micron fine filter. A replaceable 3-micron filter pairs with a 180-micron standard filter for dust, sand and leaves.
- App scheduling. Weekly custom schedules and mode changes run through the Aiper app.
What to know first
- Warranty is the lowest factor at 66. Aiper covers it for 2 years, the same as most cordless robots here.
- Mixed owner record. 4.0 stars over 835 ratings is below the 4.3 to 4.4 most rivals earn, so Reliability sits at 72.
- Odd listing filing. Amazon files this listing under suction cleaners, but it is a battery-powered robotic cleaner, not a suction-side unit.
Our verdict
The Aiper Scuba S1 (2026) scores 79, a Fair Buy and #7 in our Robot Pool Cleaners category. Features (88) and Value (82) are strong; Reliability (72) and Satisfaction (80) hold it back. Buy it if 270-minute Eco runs and a 3-micron filter matter most. Otherwise the Wybot C2 (82) costs the same with better owner ratings.
Wybot C2
Questions buyers ask
Is the Aiper Scuba S1 cordless?
Yes. It runs up to 270 minutes in Eco Mode and up to 180 minutes in its other modes.
Does the Aiper Scuba S1 clean the waterline?
Yes. It cleans the floor, walls, waterline and shallow areas above 12 inches.
What filter does the Aiper Scuba S1 use?
A replaceable 3-micron ultra-fine filter paired with a 180-micron standard filter.
Ready to check it out?
Aiper Scuba S1 (2026) · ViperScore 79 · Fair Buy · $499.99
How the other 9 robot pool cleaners scored
85Beatbot Sora 30
83Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus
82Wybot C2
82Aiper EcoSurfer S2
82Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra
81Aiper Seagull Pro ZT6002
79Dolphin Nautilus AG
77Dolphin Proteus DX5i
72Aiper Seagull SE 2025
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