Aiper Scuba V3 vs Aiper EcoSurfer S2
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Aiper Scuba V3 costs $900 and the Aiper EcoSurfer S2 costs $360, so the Aiper EcoSurfer S2 is $540 cheaper. The Aiper EcoSurfer S2 scores higher in our ranking (9.1 vs 7.7 out of 10). Pick the Aiper Scuba V3 for midsize in-ground pools with fine debris. Pick the Aiper EcoSurfer S2 for owners who want app scheduling. The Aiper EcoSurfer S2 wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Aiper EcoSurfer S2 wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Scuba V3 | EcoSurfer S2 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $900 | $360 | EcoSurfer S2 |
| Bob Vila score | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Tie |
| Runtime | 3 h | 35 h | EcoSurfer S2 |
| Charge time | 5 h | 6 h | Scuba V3 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
- You care most about charge time (5 h vs 6 h)
- Best for midsize in-ground pools with fine debris
- You want to spend less (saves $540)
- You care most about runtime (35 h vs 3 h)
- Best for owners who want app scheduling
- Cleans
- Floor
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Up to 210 min
- Max pool
- 1,614 sq ft
Cordless robot with AI camera that seeks out debris
Full Aiper Scuba V3 review, pros and cons →- Cleans
- Water surface only
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- 35 h on an adapter
Solar and plug in skimmer with app control and 35 h runtime
Full Aiper EcoSurfer S2 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Aiper Scuba V3 | Aiper EcoSurfer S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $900 | $360 |
| 3 year cost | $900 | $360 |
| Our score | 7.7/10 | 9.1/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #7 | #1 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years (Aiper US store) |
| Pool types | In-ground; concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile | Regular, irregular and spa or lounger attached pools (Aiper); size limit not published |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline; no surface skimming | Water surface only (skimmer), plus a 3 in chlorine tablet holder |
| Power | Cordless (battery capacity not published) | Cordless, charges by solar panel or DC adapter (Aiper); PCWorld lists a 5,200 mAh battery and 24 W panel |
| Runtime | Up to 180 min, 210 min in ECO mode | 35 h on an adapter charge (Aiper); PCWorld saw 24 h nonstop use only about 25% of the battery |
| Charge time | 5 h | 4 to 6 h by adapter (Aiper); PCWorld cites about 6 h |
| Filter | 3.5 L top load basket with multi layer MicroMesh ultra fine filter | 4 L top load basket with 150 micron filter (Aiper); The Pool Nerd notes the S1 basket was 5 L |
| Max pool size | Up to 1,614 sq ft | n/a |
| App | Aiper app to start, retrieve and get alerts; AI camera with VisionPath path planning | Aiper app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for start, schedules, remote control and history (Aiper, PCWorld); Bob Vila had trouble connecting at first |
| Weight | 18.2 lb | 13 lb (PCWorld) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years (Aiper store) |
| Best for | midsize in-ground pools with fine debris | owners who want app scheduling |
| Skip if | your pool is over 1,600 sq ft | you get heavy leaf fall |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Aiper Scuba V3
- Bob Vila (4.5/5): About a month in a Florida pool: it identified debris and drove to it, pickup of algae and fine debris was excellent, and retrieval was easy; no surface skimming and premium price when not on sale. Source
- The Smart Home Hookup: Passed the 8 inch sun shelf test and praised debris detection, but even with the secondary filter it struggled with sending fine silt into the water column. Source
Aiper EcoSurfer S2
- Bob Vila (4.5/5): Named Best With App. Picked up leaves and bugs well and was compact, but app pairing was difficult at first and it sometimes got stuck after head on wall hits. Subscores: Ease of Use 4.3/5, Performance 5/5, Value 4/5. Source
- PCWorld: Cleared synthetic leaves in about 3.5 h with roughly 80% collected by the robot. 24 h of nonstop running used about 25% of the battery, and it kept a 10 h daily schedule through weeks of overcast weather. Slow, slightly underpowered, and the basket is hard to remove. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Aiper Scuba V3 or the Aiper EcoSurfer S2?
The Aiper EcoSurfer S2 scores higher in our ranking (9.1 vs 7.7 out of 10). Pick the Aiper Scuba V3 for midsize in-ground pools with fine debris. Pick the Aiper EcoSurfer S2 for owners who want app scheduling.
Which is cheaper?
The Aiper EcoSurfer S2 at $360, versus $900 for the Aiper Scuba V3, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $900 vs $360.
What is the difference between the Scuba V3 and the EcoSurfer S2?
Pool types: In-ground; concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile on the Scuba V3, Regular, irregular and spa or lounger attached pools (Aiper); size limit not published on the EcoSurfer S2. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline; no surface skimming on the Scuba V3, Water surface only (skimmer), plus a 3 in chlorine tablet holder on the EcoSurfer S2. Power: Cordless (battery capacity not published) on the Scuba V3, Cordless, charges by solar panel or DC adapter (Aiper); PCWorld lists a 5,200 mAh… on the EcoSurfer S2.
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