# Aiper Scuba V3 vs Beatbot AquaSense 2

As of Oct 26, 2026, the Aiper Scuba V3 costs $850 and the Beatbot AquaSense 2 costs $799, so the Beatbot AquaSense 2 is $51 cheaper. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 scores higher in our ranking (8.6 vs 8.2 out of 10). Pick the Aiper Scuba V3 for midsize in-ground pools with fine debris. Pick the Beatbot AquaSense 2 for cord free wall and waterline cleaning.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/aiper-scuba-v3-vs-beatbot-aquasense-2/

## Side by side

| | Aiper Scuba V3 | Beatbot AquaSense 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $850 | $799 |
| 3 year cost | $850 | $799 |
| Our score | 8.2/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #3 | #2 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years full machine replacement |
| Pool types | In-ground; concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile | In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, kidney, freeform; infinity pools walls and waterline only; depth 1.6 to 9.8 ft |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline; no surface skimming | Floor, walls, waterline; parks at the surface but does not skim |
| Power | Cordless (battery capacity not published) | Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion |
| Runtime | Up to 180 min, 210 min in ECO mode | Up to 4 h floor cleaning (maker claim) |
| Charge time | 5 h | About 4 h on wireless dock |
| Filter | 3.5 L top load basket with multi layer MicroMesh ultra fine filter | 2 L basket, 150 µm |
| Max pool size | Up to 1,614 sq ft | Pool floor up to 3,230 sq ft |
| App | Aiper app to start, retrieve and get alerts; AI camera with VisionPath path planning | Beatbot app over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; cannot recall the robot mid cycle |
| Weight | 18.2 lb | 23.08 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Sensors | n/a | 16 sensors |
| Best for | midsize in-ground pools with fine debris | cord free wall and waterline cleaning |
| Skip if | your pool is over 1,600 sq ft | you need steps cleaned |

## 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](https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/aiper-scuba-v3-review/)
- 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](https://www.thesmarthomehookup.com/products/aiper-scuba-v3/)

### Beatbot AquaSense 2

- Bob Vila (4.5/5): Over three months in a debris heavy Florida pool it climbed walls, scrubbed a couple of inches above the waterline and cut manual cleaning to almost zero; it cannot clean stairs and misses upper tile. [Source](https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/beatbot-aquasense-2-review.md)
- The Pool Nerd: Labeled Pool Nerd Disapproved: barely finished one full cycle, suction felt weak, missed corners and steps, and debris fell back out when lifted. Affiliate site that favors corded robots. [Source](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/beatbot-aquasense-2-review)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Aiper Scuba V3 or the Beatbot AquaSense 2?

The Beatbot AquaSense 2 scores higher in our ranking (8.6 vs 8.2 out of 10). Pick the Aiper Scuba V3 for midsize in-ground pools with fine debris. Pick the Beatbot AquaSense 2 for cord free wall and waterline cleaning.

### Which is cheaper?

The Beatbot AquaSense 2 at $799, versus $850 for the Aiper Scuba V3, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $850 vs $799.

### What is the difference between the Scuba V3 and the AquaSense 2?

Pool types: In-ground; concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile on the Scuba V3, In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, kidney, freeform; infinity pools walls… on the AquaSense 2. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline; no surface skimming on the Scuba V3, Floor, walls, waterline; parks at the surface but does not skim on the AquaSense 2. Power: Cordless (battery capacity not published) on the Scuba V3, Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion on the AquaSense 2.

Full reviews: [Aiper Scuba V3](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/aiper-scuba-v3/index.md), [Beatbot AquaSense 2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/beatbot-aquasense-2/index.md)