Aiper Scuba S1 vs Beatbot Sora 30
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Aiper Scuba S1 costs $498 and the Beatbot Sora 30 costs $999, so the Aiper Scuba S1 is $501 cheaper. Pick the Aiper Scuba S1 for cordless cleaning on a tight budget. Pick the Beatbot Sora 30 for pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges. They split the points we can measure, 1 each.
Who wins, point by point
They split the points we can measure, 1 each. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Scuba S1 | Sora 30 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $498 | $999 | Scuba S1 |
| Runtime | 150 min | 5 h | Sora 30 |
| Charge time | 4 h | 4 h (tested) | Tie |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
- You want to spend less (saves $501)
- Best for cordless cleaning on a tight budget
- You care most about runtime (5 h vs 150 min)
- Best for pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges
- Cleans
- Floor
- Runtime
- Up to 150 min
- Max pool
- Up to 1,600 sq ft
Budget cordless cleaner for floors, walls and waterline
Full Aiper Scuba S1 review, pros and cons →- Cleans
- Floor
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Up to 5 h
- Max pool
- 3,229 sq ft per charge
Mid price cordless robot for floor, walls, waterline and sun shelves
Full Beatbot Sora 30 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Aiper Scuba S1 | Beatbot Sora 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $498 | $999 |
| 3 year cost | $498 | $999 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #21 | #29 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years (Beatbot store) |
| Pool types | In-ground | Pools with shallow platforms, tanning ledges and swim outs as shallow as 8 in (Beatbot); pool materials not listed |
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline; no surface skimming | Floor, walls, waterline and shallow platforms; no surface skimming (Beatbot); Digital Trends saw about 70% of its steps cleaned |
| Power | Cordless (battery capacity not published) | Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion with 65 W charger (Beatbot, Digital Trends) |
| Runtime | Up to 150 min | Up to 5 h (Beatbot); Digital Trends got 5 h and still had about 2 h left after a full pool clean |
| Charge time | 3 to 4 h per Reviewed | About 4.5 h (Beatbot); Digital Trends measured 4 h 26 min |
| Filter | 3.5 L filter basket per Reviewed | 5 L basket with 150 micron filter; optional 400 plus 3 micron dual filter basket sold separately (Beatbot) |
| Max pool size | Up to 1,600 sq ft per Reviewed | 3,229 sq ft per charge (Beatbot) |
| App | None; button selects floor, wall, auto and eco modes | Beatbot app over 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with modes and OTA updates; buttons work offline (Beatbot, Digital Trends); The Pool Nerd notes the app disconnects underwater |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years (Beatbot) |
| Weight | n/a | 19.6 lb dry (Beatbot) |
| Best for | cordless cleaning on a tight budget | pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges |
| Skip if | your pool gets heavy leaf fall | fine dust and pollen are your main problem |
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 30
- Digital Trends: Editors' Choice, reviewed with the iSkim skimmer. Ran 5 h and had about 2 h left after a full pool; recharged in 4 h 26 min; cleaned about 70% of the steps. The 150 micron basket let pollen and fine particles blow back into the pool. Source
- The Pool Nerd: Pool Nerd Disapproved after two weeks in its test pool: slow, weak on steps, coarse 150 micron filtration, no weekly timer and a build that felt cheaper than the AquaSense line. The site prefers corded robots and earns affiliate commissions. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Aiper Scuba S1 or the Beatbot Sora 30?
Pick the Aiper Scuba S1 for cordless cleaning on a tight budget. Pick the Beatbot Sora 30 for pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges.
Which is cheaper?
The Aiper Scuba S1 at $498, versus $999 for the Beatbot Sora 30, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the Scuba S1 and the Sora 30?
Pool types: In-ground on the Scuba S1, Pools with shallow platforms, tanning ledges and swim outs as shallow as 8 in (Beatbot)… on the Sora 30. Cleans: Floor, walls and waterline; no surface skimming on the Scuba S1, Floor, walls, waterline and shallow platforms; no surface skimming (Beatbot); Digital… on the Sora 30. Power: Cordless (battery capacity not published) on the Scuba S1, Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion with 65 W charger (Beatbot, Digital Trends) on the Sora 30.
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