# Aiper Scuba S1 vs Beatbot Sora 10

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.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/aiper-scuba-s1-vs-beatbot-sora-10/

## 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 |

## 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](https://reviewed.com/home-outdoors/content/aiper-scuba-s1-robotic-pool-cleaner-review)
- 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](https://www.thesmarthomehookup.com/?p=5626)

### 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](https://www.pcworld.com/article/3155615/beatbot-sora-10-review.html)
- 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](https://www.thesmarthomehookup.com/?p=11020)
- 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](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/best-cordless-robotic-pool-cleaners)

## 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.

Full reviews: [Aiper Scuba S1](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/aiper-scuba-s1/index.md), [Beatbot Sora 10](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/beatbot-sora-10/index.md)