# Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max review

Premium cordless robot that also skims the surface

- Our score: not scored yet
- Price: $1,700 (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: large in-ground pools wanting skimming too
- Skip if: you cannot lift about 33 lb
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/aiper-scuba-x1-pro-max/

## Verdict

Aiper's do it all model covers floor, walls, waterline and surface, with a big 5 L basket and a 3 year warranty. Digital Trends called it one of the best cleaners on the market, while The Pool Nerd found weaker suction than top corded robots. It suits big in-ground pools where you want no cord, but it is heavy to lift out.

## Pros

- Cleans floor, walls, waterline and surface
- Up to 10 h in skim mode
- Large 5 L basket with ultra fine filter
- 3 year warranty

## Cons

- Heavy, about 33 lb dry
- Digital Trends found skimming weak
- Underwater app control costs extra
- Brand has two prior CPSC fire recalls on other models

## Specs

- pool types: In-ground; concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile
- cleans: Floor, walls, waterline and surface skimming
- power: Cordless (battery capacity not published)
- runtime: Up to 300 min floor cleaning, 600 min surface skimming
- charge time: 4 h
- filter: 5 L top load basket, 180 micron main filter plus 3 micron ultra fine filter
- max pool size: Up to 3,230 sq ft, 100 ft long
- app: Aiper app; underwater control needs the optional HydroComm Pro
- suction: 8,500 gph
- weight: About 33 lb dry
- warranty: 3 years

## Safety

- recalls: Not checked for this model. Aiper has two prior CPSC recalls: the Elite Pro GS100 (recall 23-784, 2023-08-24, about 22,000 units, battery overheating) and the Seagull Pro ZT6001 (recall 25-187, 2025-03-20, about 32,660 units, 19 reports of melting, smoking or fire while charging).
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active
- warranty: 3 years

## Questions buyers ask

### Does the Scuba X1 Pro Max skim the surface?

Yes. Aiper lists up to 600 minutes of surface skimming, though Digital Trends found skimming weaker than expected.

### Can I control it from my phone while it is underwater?

Not by default. Wi-Fi drops underwater, and full underwater control needs the optional HydroComm Pro accessory.

### How big a pool can it handle?

Aiper rates it for in-ground pools up to 3,230 sq ft and 100 ft long.

## Sources

1. [Aiper: Scuba X1 Pro Max](https://aiper.com/aiper-scuba-series/aiper-scuba-x1-pro-max/)
2. [Aiper: Scuba X1 Pro Max vs Scuba V3](https://aiper.com/blogs/troubleshooting/x1-pro-max-vs-v3/)
3. [ePoolSupply: Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max](https://www.epoolsupply.com/collections/cordless-pool-cleaners/products/aiper-scuba-x1-pro-max-cordless-robotic-pool-cleaner-aiv-20-1000)
4. [Digital Trends: Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max review](https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/aiper-scuba-x1-pro-max-review-the-mercedes-of-pool-cleaners/)
5. [The Pool Nerd: Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max review](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/aiper-scuba-x1-pro-max-review)