Key specs
- Cleans
- Floor, walls, waterline
- Filtration
- MicroMesh, 3 micron
- Runtime
- About 180 min (Aiper)
- Navigation
- Camera-based AI
Our verdict
One of the smartest cordless robots under $1,000. Read our Aiper review for context on reliability and recalls.
What we like
- Camera helps target debris rather than wander
- Very fine filter for the price
- Waterline cleaning
- Camera helps it find and target debris
- Very fine 3-micron filter for the money
- Waterline cleaning included
What to know
- Aiper says very large pools suit the X1 Pro Max better
- Cordless, so it needs charging after use
- Aiper has two past US fire-hazard recalls on older models
- Aiper itself says very large pools suit its X1 Pro Max better
How it compares
| Spec | Aiper Scuba V3 | Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus | Dolphin Escape | Aiper Scuba X1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | around $849 (Aiper, Oct 2026) | around $849 list, often discounted | around $799 list | around $799 (Aiper, Oct 2026) |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline | Floor and walls | Floor and lower walls | Floor, walls, waterline |
| Filtration | MicroMesh, 3 micron | Dual top-load filters | Top-load MaxBin, optional fine filters | 3 micron multi-layer |
| Runtime | About 180 min (Aiper) | - | - | 180 min (per Bob Vila) |
| Navigation | Camera-based AI | - | - | - |
| Power | - | Corded | Corded | - |
| Pool size | - | Up to 50 ft | Up to 33 ft | - |
| Warranty | - | 1 year (per retailer listings) | 2 years | - |
| Flow | - | - | Up to 4,000 GPH (manufacturer) | - |
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