- Cleans
- Water surface only
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- 35 h on an adapter
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Aiper EcoSurfer S2
Solar and plug in skimmer with app control and 35 h runtime
Researched by Riley Hart · updated Oct 30, 2026
Is the Aiper EcoSurfer S2 worth it? The skimmer to get if you want an app, schedules and both solar and plug in charging. It costs $360 as of Nov 4, 2026, and Bob Vila scored it 4.5/5.
The skimmer to get if you want an app, schedules and both solar and plug in charging. PCWorld found the battery barely dips in a day of use, but the motor is slow and it collected about 80% of test leaves in 3.5 hours. Aiper sells it as the EcoSurfer S2; buyers who only need a basic solar skimmer may do better with a simpler model.
Best for: owners who want app scheduling. Skip if: you get heavy leaf fall.
Specs
- Pool types
- Regular, irregular and spa or lounger attached pools (Aiper); size limit not published
- Cleans
- Water surface only (skimmer), plus a 3 in chlorine tablet holder
- Power
- Cordless, charges by solar panel or DC adapter (Aiper); PCWorld lists a 5,200 mAh battery and 24 W panel
- Runtime
- 35 h on an adapter charge (Aiper); PCWorld saw 24 h nonstop use only about 25% of the battery
- Charge time
- 4 to 6 h by adapter (Aiper); PCWorld cites about 6 h
- Filter
- 4 L top load basket with 150 micron filter (Aiper); The Pool Nerd notes the S1 basket was 5 L
- App
- Aiper app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for start, schedules, remote control and history (Aiper, PCWorld); Bob Vila had trouble connecting at first
- Weight
- 13 lb (PCWorld)
3 year cost of ownership
- Robot
- $360
- Total
- $360
Solar charging keeps power cost near zero. Aiper lists no part replacement intervals on the product page, so no running costs are included.
Status and safety
- US availability
- ● On sale
- Recalls
- 2 Aiper recalls in the CPSC database: Aiper Seagull Pro Cordless Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaners Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Distributed by Shenzhen Aiper Intelligent Co. (Mar 20, 2025); Aiper Elite Pro Cordless Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaners Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Distributed by Shenzhen Aiper Intelligent Co. (Recall Alert) (Aug 24, 2023). Check whether your model is listed.
- FCC authorized
- Not checked
- Company
- ● Active
- Warranty
- ● 2 years (Aiper US store)
Price history
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Pros
- Very long battery life in testing
- Solar or plug in charging
- App with schedules and remote control
- 2 year warranty
Cons
- Slow and slightly underpowered (PCWorld)
- Basket is hard to remove and smaller than the S1
- Leaves slipped past it in The Pool Nerd's test
- Can get stuck near skimmer openings when full
What independent reviewers found
- Cleared synthetic leaves in about 3.5 h with roughly 80% collected by the robot. 24 h of nonstop running used about 25% of the battery, and it kept a 10 h daily schedule through weeks of overcast weather. Slow, slightly underpowered, and the basket is hard to remove.
- PCWorld
- Named Best With App. Picked up leaves and bugs well and was compact, but app pairing was difficult at first and it sometimes got stuck after head on wall hits. Subscores: Ease of Use 4.3/5, Performance 5/5, Value 4/5.
- Bob Vila · 4.5/5
- Budget option at $299 with no approval badge; leaves often slipped past or sank, and the author suggests paying about $70 more for the Betta SE. Notes the S2 is not part of Aiper's Seagull Pro or Elite Pro recalls.
- The Pool Nerd
Spec history
Checked dailyNo spec changes since we started tracking on Nov 2, 2026.
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Questions buyers ask
Is the EcoSurfer S2 the same as the Surfer S2?
Yes. Aiper's own store and product page use both names for the same skimmer.
Does it need sun to run?
No. Aiper says it charges by solar or the included DC adapter, and runs up to 35 hours on an adapter charge.
Has it been recalled?
The Pool Nerd notes the S2 is not part of Aiper's recalls of the Seagull Pro and Elite Pro cordless pool vacuums.
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