Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra vs Aiper Scuba X1 Pro
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra costs $2,000 and the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro has no store price on file. The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro scores higher in our ranking (7.6 vs 6.4 out of 10). Pick the Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra for leafy in-ground pools. Pick the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro for irregular pools with curved edges. 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 V3 Ultra | Scuba X1 Pro | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 210 min (tested) | 134 min (tested) | Scuba V3 Ultra |
| Charge time | 270 min | 4 h | Scuba X1 Pro |
- You care most about runtime (210 min (tested) vs 134 min (tested))
- Best for leafy in-ground pools
- You care most about charge time (4 h vs 270 min)
- Best for irregular pools with curved edges
- Cleans
- Floor
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Up to 8 h surface
- Max pool
- Up to 3,875 sq ft
Cordless AI camera robot for floor, walls, waterline and surface
Full Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra review, pros and cons →- Cleans
- Floor
- Runtime
- Up to 180 min claimed
Cordless robot with 26 sensors and 3 µm filter sock
Full Aiper Scuba X1 Pro review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra | Aiper Scuba X1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,000 | n/a |
| 3 year cost | $2,000 | n/a |
| Our score | 6.4/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #13 | #8 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | n/a |
| Pool types | In-ground pools (Aiper US); concrete, fiberglass, vinyl and stone surfaces (The Gadgeteer, citing Aiper); cleans shallow areas deeper than 7.9 in (Aiper) | Concrete, fiberglass, pebblecrete, mosaic tile and vinyl lined pools (Cybershack, Australian model) |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline, surface and sun shelf, plus a chlorine tablet chamber (Aiper calls it 6 in 1) | Floor, walls and waterline; Smart, Floor, Wall and Waterline modes with Eco, Auto and Max power (Cybershack) |
| Power | Cordless, 10,400 mAh battery (PCWorld); plug free charging dock | Cordless, 21.6 V battery, dual motors (Cybershack, The Pool Nerd); capacity not published |
| Runtime | Up to 8 h surface skimming (Aiper); PCWorld measured just under 3.5 h average in comprehensive mode; The Gadgeteer measured 159 min in auto mode | Up to 180 min claimed, Eco mode only per The Pool Nerd; Cybershack measured about 134 min on Auto with 28% left |
| Charge time | About 4.5 h (PCWorld, The Gadgeteer) | 3 to 4 h (The Pool Nerd); Cybershack verified 5 h |
| Filter | 3.5 L top load basket with MicroMesh ultra fine filter (Aiper); 180 micron basket plus 3 micron insert (The Gadgeteer, citing Aiper) | 5 L basket with MicroMesh ultra fine filter and a 3 µm filter sock (Cybershack) |
| Max pool size | Up to 3,875 sq ft coverage (Aiper) | n/a |
| App | Aiper app over 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi with 10 modes including AI Patrol (PCWorld); dual front cameras spot debris and obstacles | Aiper app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, above water only; underwater control needs the paid HydroComm Pro add on (Cybershack, The Pool Nerd) |
| Suction | 8,500 GPH dual pump (Aiper) | n/a |
| Weight | 28.8 lb (Aiper); PCWorld lists 29 lb | 26.4 lb dry (The Pool Nerd) |
| Warranty | n/a | Cybershack reports 36 months in Australia covering battery and motor; US term not confirmed |
| Best for | leafy in-ground pools | irregular pools with curved edges |
| Skip if | you want proven, bug free software | you want underwater app control included |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra
- PCWorld: Comprehensive mode averaged just under 3.5 h and often ended with a task failed error. Synthetic debris coverage averaged 98%. Skimming mode picked up less than half the test leaves in its 3 h default cycle. The basket hatch would not fully close and the app froze after aborted tasks. Called it a rocky work in progress and suggested the Scuba S1 Pro instead. Source
- The Gadgeteer (8.4/10): Auto mode ran 159 min, enough for a full cycle. AI Patrol steered toward debris piles but sometimes needed several passes. Wall and waterline cleaning were good, skimming was strong but loud, and shallow ledge detection struggled in cloudy water. Called it the smartest pool robot the reviewer has tested. Source
Aiper Scuba X1 Pro
- Cybershack (8.7/10): Scored 8.7/10. Removed all debris from the test pool including tile line dirt, ran about 134 min on Auto with 28% battery left, took 5 h to charge, and the 3 µm sock was very dirty after one clean. Adaptive mode added about 20 min to cover curved fillets. Source
- The Pool Nerd: Labeled Pool Nerd Disapproved. Saw leaves swirl around the 7.75 in intake, larger debris missed and fine silt needing several cycles; 180 min runtime only in Eco mode and 3 to 4 h recharges. The site prefers corded robots. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra or the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro?
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro scores higher in our ranking (7.6 vs 6.4 out of 10). Pick the Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra for leafy in-ground pools. Pick the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro for irregular pools with curved edges.
What is the difference between the Scuba V3 Ultra and the Scuba X1 Pro?
Pool types: In-ground pools (Aiper US); concrete, fiberglass, vinyl and stone surfaces (The… on the Scuba V3 Ultra, Concrete, fiberglass, pebblecrete, mosaic tile and vinyl lined pools (Cybershack… on the Scuba X1 Pro. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline, surface and sun shelf, plus a chlorine tablet chamber (Aiper… on the Scuba V3 Ultra, Floor, walls and waterline; Smart, Floor, Wall and Waterline modes with Eco, Auto and… on the Scuba X1 Pro. Power: Cordless, 10,400 mAh battery (PCWorld); plug free charging dock on the Scuba V3 Ultra, Cordless, 21.6 V battery, dual motors (Cybershack, The Pool Nerd); capacity not published on the Scuba X1 Pro.
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