Aiper Scuba V3 vs Beatbot Sora 30
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Aiper Scuba V3 costs $900 and the Beatbot Sora 30 costs $999, so the Aiper Scuba V3 is $99 cheaper. The Aiper Scuba V3 has a published review score and ranks #7 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Beatbot Sora 30 is not scored yet. Pick the Aiper Scuba V3 for midsize in-ground pools with fine debris. Pick the Beatbot Sora 30 for pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges. The Beatbot Sora 30 wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Beatbot Sora 30 wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Scuba V3 | Sora 30 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $900 | $999 | Scuba V3 |
| Runtime | 3 h | 5 h | Sora 30 |
| Charge time | 5 h | 4 h (tested) | Sora 30 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
- You want to spend less (saves $99)
- Best for midsize in-ground pools with fine debris
- You care most about runtime (5 h vs 3 h)
- You care most about charge time (4 h (tested) vs 5 h)
- Best for pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges
- 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
- Floor
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Up to 5 h
- Max pool
- 3,229 sq ft per charge
Mid price cordless robot for floor, walls, waterline and sun shelves
Full Beatbot Sora 30 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Aiper Scuba V3 | Beatbot Sora 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $900 | $999 |
| 3 year cost | $900 | $999 |
| Our score | 7.7/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #7 | #29 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years (Beatbot store) |
| Pool types | In-ground; concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile | Pools with shallow platforms, tanning ledges and swim outs as shallow as 8 in (Beatbot); pool materials not listed |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline; no surface skimming | Floor, walls, waterline and shallow platforms; no surface skimming (Beatbot); Digital Trends saw about 70% of its steps cleaned |
| Power | Cordless (battery capacity not published) | Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion with 65 W charger (Beatbot, Digital Trends) |
| Runtime | Up to 180 min, 210 min in ECO mode | Up to 5 h (Beatbot); Digital Trends got 5 h and still had about 2 h left after a full pool clean |
| Charge time | 5 h | About 4.5 h (Beatbot); Digital Trends measured 4 h 26 min |
| Filter | 3.5 L top load basket with multi layer MicroMesh ultra fine filter | 5 L basket with 150 micron filter; optional 400 plus 3 micron dual filter basket sold separately (Beatbot) |
| Max pool size | Up to 1,614 sq ft | 3,229 sq ft per charge (Beatbot) |
| App | Aiper app to start, retrieve and get alerts; AI camera with VisionPath path planning | Beatbot app over 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with modes and OTA updates; buttons work offline (Beatbot, Digital Trends); The Pool Nerd notes the app disconnects underwater |
| Weight | 18.2 lb | 19.6 lb dry (Beatbot) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years (Beatbot) |
| Best for | midsize in-ground pools with fine debris | pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges |
| Skip if | your pool is over 1,600 sq ft | fine dust and pollen are your main problem |
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
Beatbot Sora 30
- Digital Trends: Editors' Choice, reviewed with the iSkim skimmer. Ran 5 h and had about 2 h left after a full pool; recharged in 4 h 26 min; cleaned about 70% of the steps. The 150 micron basket let pollen and fine particles blow back into the pool. Source
- The Pool Nerd: Pool Nerd Disapproved after two weeks in its test pool: slow, weak on steps, coarse 150 micron filtration, no weekly timer and a build that felt cheaper than the AquaSense line. The site prefers corded robots and earns affiliate commissions. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Aiper Scuba V3 or the Beatbot Sora 30?
The Aiper Scuba V3 has a published review score and ranks #7 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Beatbot Sora 30 is not scored yet. Pick the Aiper Scuba V3 for midsize in-ground pools with fine debris. Pick the Beatbot Sora 30 for pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges.
Which is cheaper?
The Aiper Scuba V3 at $900, versus $999 for the Beatbot Sora 30, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $900 vs $999.
What is the difference between the Scuba V3 and the Sora 30?
Pool types: In-ground; concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile on the Scuba V3, Pools with shallow platforms, tanning ledges and swim outs as shallow as 8 in (Beatbot)… on the Sora 30. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline; no surface skimming on the Scuba V3, Floor, walls, waterline and shallow platforms; no surface skimming (Beatbot); Digital… on the Sora 30. Power: Cordless (battery capacity not published) on the Scuba V3, Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion with 65 W charger (Beatbot, Digital Trends) on the Sora 30.
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