Aiper Scuba S1 vs Dolphin E10
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 26, 2026
As of Oct 26, 2026, the Aiper Scuba S1 costs $498 and the Dolphin E10 costs $568, so the Aiper Scuba S1 is $70 cheaper. Pick the Aiper Scuba S1 for cordless cleaning on a tight budget. Pick the Dolphin E10 for flat floor above-ground pools.
- 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 only
- Power
- Corded
- Runtime
- About 1.5 h cycle
- Max pool
- Up to 30 ft long
A low cost way to keep a flat above-ground pool floor clean without a booster pump or charging. It does not climb walls, has no timer, and its short cycle means big jobs need restarts. Buy it for floor debris in a small above-ground pool, not for walls or silt.
Full Dolphin E10 review →Side by side
| Aiper Scuba S1 | Dolphin E10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $498 | $568 |
| 3 year cost | $498 | $568 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #6 | #7 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Pool types | In-ground | Above-ground; any surface, salt or chlorine |
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline; no surface skimming | Floor only; no wall or waterline cleaning |
| Power | Cordless (battery capacity not published) | Corded, 24 VDC, 40 ft cable |
| Runtime | Up to 150 min | About 1.5 h cycle |
| Charge time | 3 to 4 h per Reviewed | n/a |
| Filter | 3.5 L filter basket per Reviewed | Top load ultra fine filter basket |
| Max pool size | Up to 1,600 sq ft per Reviewed | Up to 30 ft long |
| App | None; button selects floor, wall, auto and eco modes | None; no remote and no timer |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Suction | n/a | 3,962 gph |
| Weight | n/a | 13.9 lb |
| Best for | cordless cleaning on a tight budget | flat floor above-ground pools |
| Skip if | your pool gets heavy leaf fall | you need wall or waterline cleaning |
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
Dolphin E10
- Poolbots (retailer review): In their test it cleaned floors reasonably well with an easy basket, but it does not clean walls or the waterline, has no scheduler, tangles easily, and let silt and sand cloud the water. 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
Dolphin E10
Pros
- Low price for a Dolphin
- Light at about 14 lb
- Easy top load basket
- Plug and play, no charging
Cons
- Floor only cleaning
- No timer or app
- Poolbots found it prone to tangling
- Fine filter lets silt and sand through per Poolbots
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Aiper Scuba S1 or the Dolphin E10?
Pick the Aiper Scuba S1 for cordless cleaning on a tight budget. Pick the Dolphin E10 for flat floor above-ground pools.
Which is cheaper?
The Aiper Scuba S1 at $498, versus $568 for the Dolphin E10, checked Oct 26, 2026.
What is the difference between the Scuba S1 and the E10?
Pool types: In-ground on the Scuba S1, Above-ground; any surface, salt or chlorine on the E10. Cleans: Floor, walls and waterline; no surface skimming on the Scuba S1, Floor only; no wall or waterline cleaning on the E10. Power: Cordless (battery capacity not published) on the Scuba S1, Corded, 24 VDC, 40 ft cable on the E10.
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