Aiper Scuba S1 vs Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Aiper Scuba S1 costs $498 and the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi costs $849, so the Aiper Scuba S1 is $351 cheaper. Pick the Aiper Scuba S1 for cordless cleaning on a tight budget. Pick the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi for small to midsize in-ground pools on a budget. The Aiper Scuba S1 wins 3 of 3 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Aiper Scuba S1 wins 3 of 3 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Scuba S1 | Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $498 | $849 | Scuba S1 |
| Runtime | 150 min | 2 h | Scuba S1 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year | Scuba S1 |
- You want to spend less (saves $351)
- You care most about runtime (150 min vs 2 h)
- You care most about warranty (2 years vs 1 year)
- Best for cordless cleaning on a tight budget
- Best for small to midsize in-ground pools on a budget
- 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 and walls
- Power
- Corded
- Runtime
- 2 h default cycle
- Max pool
- Up to 40 ft long
Entry corded Dolphin with app control for in-ground pools
Full Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Aiper Scuba S1 | Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $498 | $849 |
| 3 year cost | $498 | $849 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #21 | #28 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Pool types | In-ground | In-ground; rectangular, round, kidney and free shape |
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline; no surface skimming | Floor and walls; no waterline scrubbing |
| Power | Cordless (battery capacity not published) | Corded (Poolbots lists a 60 ft cable with anti tangle swivel) |
| Runtime | Up to 150 min | 2 h default cycle per Maytronics spec table |
| Charge time | 3 to 4 h per Reviewed | n/a |
| Filter | 3.5 L filter basket per Reviewed | Top access ultra fine filter kit |
| Max pool size | Up to 1,600 sq ft per Reviewed | Up to 40 ft long |
| App | None; button selects floor, wall, auto and eco modes | Wi-Fi with MyDolphin Plus app and weekly timer |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Suction | n/a | 4,500 gph |
| Weight | n/a | 20.8 lb |
| Best for | cordless cleaning on a tight budget | small to midsize in-ground pools on a budget |
| Skip if | your pool gets heavy leaf fall | you want waterline scrubbing |
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 Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi
- The Pool Nerd: Rated Pool Nerd Disapproved: Dolphin cut the Nautilus warranty to one year, newer units ship with standard mesh filters instead of NanoFilters, and it climbs walls but does not scrub the waterline. Source
- Poolbots (retailer review): Headlined great cleaning performance but missing essential features: no waterline cleaning, Gen 1 filter cartridges and no NanoFilters. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Aiper Scuba S1 or the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi?
Pick the Aiper Scuba S1 for cordless cleaning on a tight budget. Pick the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi for small to midsize in-ground pools on a budget.
Which is cheaper?
The Aiper Scuba S1 at $498, versus $849 for the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the Scuba S1 and the Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi?
Pool types: In-ground on the Scuba S1, In-ground; rectangular, round, kidney and free shape on the Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi. Cleans: Floor, walls and waterline; no surface skimming on the Scuba S1, Floor and walls; no waterline scrubbing on the Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi. Power: Cordless (battery capacity not published) on the Scuba S1, Corded (Poolbots lists a 60 ft cable with anti tangle swivel) on the Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi.
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