Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra vs Dolphin Quantum
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 11, 2026
As of Nov 11, 2026, the Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra costs $2,000 and the Dolphin Quantum costs $1,999, so the Dolphin Quantum is $1 cheaper. The Dolphin Quantum scores higher in our ranking (7.5 vs 6.3 out of 10). Pick the Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra for leafy in-ground pools. Pick the Dolphin Quantum for midsize in-ground pools with leaves. The Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra wins 1 of 2 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra wins 1 of 2 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Scuba V3 Ultra | Quantum | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $2,000 | $1,999 | Tie |
| Runtime | 210 min (tested) | 2 h | Scuba V3 Ultra |
- You care most about runtime (210 min (tested) vs 2 h)
- Best for leafy in-ground pools
- Best for midsize in-ground pools with leaves
- 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
- Power
- Corded
- Runtime
- Default 2 h cycle
- Max pool
- Pools up to 50 ft long
Corded Dolphin with dual brushes and big basket for pools to 50 ft
Full Dolphin Quantum review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra | Dolphin Quantum | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,000 | $1,999 |
| 3 year cost | $2,000 | $1,999 |
| Our score | 6.3/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #18 | #11 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 2 years |
| 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; rectangular, round, free form, kidney (Maytronics) |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline, surface and sun shelf, plus a chlorine tablet chamber (Aiper calls it 6 in 1) | Floor, walls and waterline with waterline scrubbing (Maytronics); Poolbots saw it clean higher than the roughly 2/3 wall height of cheaper robots |
| Power | Cordless, 10,400 mAh battery (PCWorld); plug free charging dock | Corded; Poolbots lists 180 W, about 5 cents per hour, and 2 DC motors |
| 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 | Default 2 h cycle (Maytronics); Poolbots' cleaning run took about 2 h |
| Charge time | About 4.5 h (PCWorld, The Gadgeteer) | None (corded) |
| Filter | 3.5 L top load basket with MicroMesh ultra fine filter (Aiper); 180 micron basket plus 3 micron insert (The Gadgeteer, citing Aiper) | Fine filter extra large top access basket plus ultra fine filter kit in the box (Maytronics); Poolbots lists a 400 sq in cartridge and NanoFilters down to 2 microns |
| Max pool size | Up to 3,875 sq ft coverage (Aiper) | Pools up to 50 ft long (Maytronics) |
| 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 | None; weekly timer only (Maytronics; The Pool Nerd confirms no app) |
| Suction | 8,500 GPH dual pump (Aiper) | 4,000 GPH (Maytronics) |
| Weight | 28.8 lb (Aiper); PCWorld lists 29 lb | 18.346 lb robot (Maytronics) |
| Brushes | n/a | Two active brushes (Maytronics) |
| Warranty | n/a | 2 years (Maytronics) |
| Best for | leafy in-ground pools | midsize in-ground pools with leaves |
| Skip if | you want proven, bug free software | you want app control or cordless |
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
Dolphin Quantum
- The Pool Nerd (5/5): In a head to head with the Beatbot AquaSense 2, emptied the large basket about once a week on the weekly timer, left the floor noticeably cleaner after one pass and the water clearer with NanoFilters. Called it the stronger robot of the two. Source
- Poolbots (retailer review): In a test pool with algae and sludge at the waterline, a run of about 2 h cleared debris and improved water clarity. The cartridge was full of twigs, leaves and acorns after the run. It scrubbed above the 2/3 wall height cheaper robots reach. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra or the Dolphin Quantum?
The Dolphin Quantum scores higher in our ranking (7.5 vs 6.3 out of 10). Pick the Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra for leafy in-ground pools. Pick the Dolphin Quantum for midsize in-ground pools with leaves.
Which is cheaper?
The Dolphin Quantum at $1,999, versus $2,000 for the Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra, checked Nov 11, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $2,000 vs $1,999.
What is the difference between the Scuba V3 Ultra and the Quantum?
Pool types: In-ground pools (Aiper US); concrete, fiberglass, vinyl and stone surfaces (The… on the Scuba V3 Ultra, In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney (Maytronics) on the Quantum. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline, surface and sun shelf, plus a chlorine tablet chamber (Aiper… on the Scuba V3 Ultra, Floor, walls and waterline with waterline scrubbing (Maytronics); Poolbots saw it clean… on the Quantum. Power: Cordless, 10,400 mAh battery (PCWorld); plug free charging dock on the Scuba V3 Ultra, Corded; Poolbots lists 180 W, about 5 cents per hour, and 2 DC motors on the Quantum.
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