Aiper Scuba S1 vs Beatbot Sora 10
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 26, 2026
As of Oct 26, 2026, the Aiper Scuba S1 costs $498 and the Beatbot Sora 10 costs $699, so the Aiper Scuba S1 is $201 cheaper. Pick the Aiper Scuba S1 for cordless cleaning on a tight budget. Pick the Beatbot Sora 10 for budget cordless buyers.
- Cleans
- Floor
- Runtime
- Up to 150 min
- Max pool
- Up to 1,600 sq ft
One of the cheapest cordless robots that still climbs walls and works the waterline, with no app to set up. The Smart Home Hookup found its coverage the best in a group test, but Reviewed needed several cycles to clear leaves. Charge it indoors or in shade and dry the port well.
Full Aiper Scuba S1 review →- Cleans
- Floor
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Up to 5 h floor
- Max pool
- 3,229 sq ft
A sensible budget cordless pick for owners who want walls and waterline scrubbed without paying flagship money. Reviewers found it picked up leaves and dirt well, but it skipped step debris and its 150 µm basket will not hold fine sand or algae. Skip it if you have a sun shelf you want cleaned.
Full Beatbot Sora 10 review →Side by side
| Aiper Scuba S1 | Beatbot Sora 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $498 | $699 |
| 3 year cost | $498 | $699 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #6 | #8 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Pool types | In-ground | In-ground and above-ground, all shapes; concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass; saltwater under 5,000 ppm; depth 1.6 to 9.8 ft |
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline; no surface skimming | Floor, walls, waterline, and platforms in water at least 12 in deep |
| Power | Cordless (battery capacity not published) | Cordless, 7,800 mAh lithium-ion |
| Runtime | Up to 150 min | Up to 5 h floor only, about 4 h floor plus walls and waterline (maker claim) |
| Charge time | 3 to 4 h per Reviewed | About 3.5 h with 65 W charger |
| Filter | 3.5 L filter basket per Reviewed | 5 L basket, 150 µm; optional ultra fine basket sold separately |
| Max pool size | Up to 1,600 sq ft per Reviewed | Up to 3,229 sq ft |
| App | None; button selects floor, wall, auto and eco modes | Beatbot app (Android, iOS, Apple Watch) over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Sensors | n/a | 11 sensors |
| Best for | cordless cleaning on a tight budget | budget cordless buyers |
| Skip if | your pool gets heavy leaf fall | you need a sun shelf or steps cleaned |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Aiper Scuba S1
- Reviewed: In a roughly 1,200 sq ft pool it climbed walls well and covered most of the pool, but left leaves behind and needed four cycles for a spotless pool; drying the charging port was a chore. Source
- The Smart Home Hookup: Ran 3 h 56 min against 150 min listed with about 95% wall and floor coverage, the best in the group, but its rear suction stirred up leaves. Source
Beatbot Sora 10
- PCWorld: Picked up dirt and leaves and scrubbed walls and waterline credibly, collecting over 95% of test debris in about two hours, but missed all debris on the steps and sinks a few minutes after parking if not retrieved. Source
- The Smart Home Hookup: Strong coverage, runtime, waterline cleaning and leaf pickup; failed the 8 inch sun shelf test and its 150 micron basket will not trap algae or fine silt. Source
- The Pool Nerd: Lists it as an entry option with better build than no name robots, but notes a slow random path, no weekly timer, and basic mesh filtration. Source
Pros and cons
Aiper Scuba S1
Pros
- Low price for a wall climbing cordless robot
- No app or Wi-Fi needed
- Smart Home Hookup measured about 95% wall and floor coverage
- Large basket that is easy to empty
Cons
- Struggled with leaves in two tests
- Must be lifted out and recharged after each run
- Only four fixed modes
- Brand has two prior CPSC fire recalls on other models
Beatbot Sora 10
Pros
- Low price for wall and waterline cleaning
- Light at about 19 lb per PCWorld
- Large 5 L debris basket
- Reviewers praised leaf pickup
Cons
- Missed debris on steps in testing
- Needs at least 12 in of water
- Standard filter misses fine silt
- No push alert when a run ends per PCWorld
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Aiper Scuba S1 or the Beatbot Sora 10?
Pick the Aiper Scuba S1 for cordless cleaning on a tight budget. Pick the Beatbot Sora 10 for budget cordless buyers.
Which is cheaper?
The Aiper Scuba S1 at $498, versus $699 for the Beatbot Sora 10, checked Oct 26, 2026.
What is the difference between the Scuba S1 and the Sora 10?
Pool types: In-ground on the Scuba S1, In-ground and above-ground, all shapes; concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass; saltwater… on the Sora 10. Cleans: Floor, walls and waterline; no surface skimming on the Scuba S1, Floor, walls, waterline, and platforms in water at least 12 in deep on the Sora 10. Power: Cordless (battery capacity not published) on the Scuba S1, Cordless, 7,800 mAh lithium-ion on the Sora 10.
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