Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra vs Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 11, 2026
As of Nov 11, 2026, the Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra costs $2,000 and the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra costs $2,299, so the Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra is $299 cheaper. The Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra has a published review score and ranks #18 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra is not scored yet. Pick the Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra for leafy in-ground pools. Pick the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra for large pools with surface debris. 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 | AquaSense 2 Ultra | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $2,000 | $2,299 | Scuba V3 Ultra |
| Runtime | 210 min (tested) | 10 h | AquaSense 2 Ultra |
| Charge time | 270 min | 270 min | Tie |
- You want to spend less (saves $299)
- Best for leafy in-ground pools
- You care most about runtime (10 h vs 210 min (tested))
- Best for large pools with surface debris
- 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 to surface
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Up to 5 h floor
- Max pool
- 3,444 to 3,875 sq ft
Cordless flagship that cleans floor, walls, waterline and surface
Full Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra | Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,000 | $2,299 |
| 3 year cost | $2,000 | $2,299 |
| Our score | 6.3/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #18 | #48 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 3 years full replacement |
| 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) | In-ground and above-ground; concrete, vinyl, fiberglass, tile, stainless steel; saltwater under 5,000 ppm; depth 1.31 to 9.84 ft |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline, surface and sun shelf, plus a chlorine tablet chamber (Aiper calls it 6 in 1) | Floor, walls, waterline, water surface, plus water clarification |
| Power | Cordless, 10,400 mAh battery (PCWorld); plug free charging dock | Cordless, 13,400 mAh lithium-ion |
| 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 10 h surface, 5 h floor, 4.5 h walls and waterline (maker claim) |
| Charge time | About 4.5 h (PCWorld, The Gadgeteer) | About 4.5 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) | Two layer 150 µm and 250 µm, dual baskets of 4.0 L and 3.7 L |
| Max pool size | Up to 3,875 sq ft coverage (Aiper) | Maker lists 3,444 sq ft per cycle in its FAQ and 3,875 sq ft pool floor in its spec table |
| 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 | Beatbot app over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; AI camera mapping with 27 sensors; app works only when robot is at the surface |
| Suction | 8,500 GPH dual pump (Aiper) | n/a |
| Weight | 28.8 lb (Aiper); PCWorld lists 29 lb | 29.1 lb |
| Warranty | n/a | 3 years |
| Best for | leafy in-ground pools | large pools with surface debris |
| Skip if | you want proven, bug free software | you want to lift under 20 lb |
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
Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra
- Reviewed: Did an excellent job on bottom and sides and left clear water, but could not clean the shallow tanning area or Baja shelf, lost Wi-Fi underwater, and its near 30 lb weight was hard to haul. Source
- Android Authority: Editor's Choice; pulled more debris, including small rocks, from an already clean pool than other robots tested. Downsides were bulk, price, and one failed charge due to wet contacts. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra or the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra?
The Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra has a published review score and ranks #18 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra is not scored yet. Pick the Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra for leafy in-ground pools. Pick the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra for large pools with surface debris.
Which is cheaper?
The Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra at $2,000, versus $2,299 for the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra, checked Nov 11, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $2,000 vs $2,299.
What is the difference between the Scuba V3 Ultra and the AquaSense 2 Ultra?
Pool types: In-ground pools (Aiper US); concrete, fiberglass, vinyl and stone surfaces (The… on the Scuba V3 Ultra, In-ground and above-ground; concrete, vinyl, fiberglass, tile, stainless steel… on the AquaSense 2 Ultra. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline, surface and sun shelf, plus a chlorine tablet chamber (Aiper… on the Scuba V3 Ultra, Floor, walls, waterline, water surface, plus water clarification on the AquaSense 2 Ultra. Power: Cordless, 10,400 mAh battery (PCWorld); plug free charging dock on the Scuba V3 Ultra, Cordless, 13,400 mAh lithium-ion on the AquaSense 2 Ultra.
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