# Aiper Scuba S1 vs Wybot C2

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Aiper Scuba S1 costs $498 and the Wybot C2 costs $500, so the Aiper Scuba S1 is $2 cheaper. Pick the Aiper Scuba S1 for cordless cleaning on a tight budget. Pick the Wybot C2 for fine debris in smaller pools.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/aiper-scuba-s1-vs-wybot-c2/

## Side by side

| | Aiper Scuba S1 | Wybot C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $498 | $500 |
| 3 year cost | $498 | $500 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #21 | #22 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Pool types | In-ground | Above-ground and in-ground, all shapes (Wybot) |
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline; no surface skimming | Floor, walls, waterline, steps and slopes; 7 modes and 6 paths (Wybot) |
| Power | Cordless (battery capacity not published) | Cordless, brushless triple motor, up to 3,592 GPH (Wybot); battery capacity not published |
| Runtime | Up to 150 min | Up to 180 min in Eco mode (Wybot); The Pool Nerd measured about 60 min in Turbo and shorter runs in wall modes; Bob Vila saw about 2 h of battery life |
| Charge time | 3 to 4 h per Reviewed | 3 h (Wybot, The Pool Nerd) |
| Filter | 3.5 L filter basket per Reviewed | 180 µm cartridge plus 10 µm ultra fine net, 3 L capacity (Wybot) |
| Max pool size | Up to 1,600 sq ft per Reviewed | Up to 2,152 sq ft (Wybot) |
| App | None; button selects floor, wall, auto and eco modes | Wybot app with remote control, OTA updates and up to 4 scheduled cycles a week; The Pool Nerd found settings cannot change while it is underwater and hit an Android login error |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years plus 30 day returns (Wybot) |
| Weight | n/a | 17.6 lb (Wybot); 17 lb (The Pool Nerd) |
| Best for | cordless cleaning on a tight budget | fine debris in smaller pools |
| Skip if | your pool gets heavy leaf fall | you want daily automatic cleaning |

## 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)

### Wybot C2

- Bob Vila: Named Best for Fine Debris in a hands on roundup; about 2 h of battery life against a 185 min table figure, with ratings of 4.8 for ease of use, 4.5 for performance and 4 for value. [Source](https://www.bobvila.com/articles/best-robotic-pool-cleaner/)
- The Pool Nerd: Labeled Pool Nerd Disapproved. In an 8 x 20 ft pool it ran 180 min floor only but about 60 min in Turbo, needed about 3 h to recharge after each cycle, and its weekly timer caps total runtime at 180 min. Suction of 3,592 GPH trailed corded Dolphin rivals. The site prefers corded robots. [Source](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/wybot-c2-review)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Aiper Scuba S1 or the Wybot C2?

Pick the Aiper Scuba S1 for cordless cleaning on a tight budget. Pick the Wybot C2 for fine debris in smaller pools.

### Which is cheaper?

The Aiper Scuba S1 at $498, versus $500 for the Wybot C2, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $498 vs $500.

### What is the difference between the Scuba S1 and the C2?

Pool types: In-ground on the Scuba S1, Above-ground and in-ground, all shapes (Wybot) on the C2. Cleans: Floor, walls and waterline; no surface skimming on the Scuba S1, Floor, walls, waterline, steps and slopes; 7 modes and 6 paths (Wybot) on the C2. Power: Cordless (battery capacity not published) on the Scuba S1, Cordless, brushless triple motor, up to 3,592 GPH (Wybot); battery capacity not published on the C2.

Full reviews: [Aiper Scuba S1](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/aiper-scuba-s1/index.md), [Wybot C2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/wybot-c2/index.md)