# Aiper Scuba V3 vs Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi

As of Oct 26, 2026, the Aiper Scuba V3 costs $850 and the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi costs $849, so the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi is $1 cheaper. The Aiper Scuba V3 has a published review score and ranks #3 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi is not scored yet. Pick the Aiper Scuba V3 for midsize in-ground pools with fine debris. Pick the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi for small to midsize in-ground pools on a budget.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/aiper-scuba-v3-vs-dolphin-nautilus-cc-plus-wifi/

## Side by side

| | Aiper Scuba V3 | Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $850 | $849 |
| 3 year cost | $850 | $849 |
| Our score | 8.2/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #3 | #9 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Pool types | In-ground; concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile | In-ground; rectangular, round, kidney and free shape |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline; no surface skimming | Floor and walls; no waterline scrubbing |
| Power | Cordless (battery capacity not published) | Corded (Poolbots lists a 60 ft cable with anti tangle swivel) |
| Runtime | Up to 180 min, 210 min in ECO mode | 2 h default cycle per Maytronics spec table |
| Charge time | 5 h | n/a |
| Filter | 3.5 L top load basket with multi layer MicroMesh ultra fine filter | Top access ultra fine filter kit |
| Max pool size | Up to 1,614 sq ft | Up to 40 ft long |
| App | Aiper app to start, retrieve and get alerts; AI camera with VisionPath path planning | Wi-Fi with MyDolphin Plus app and weekly timer |
| Weight | 18.2 lb | 20.8 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Suction | n/a | 4,500 gph |
| Best for | midsize in-ground pools with fine debris | small to midsize in-ground pools on a budget |
| Skip if | your pool is over 1,600 sq ft | you want waterline scrubbing |

## 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/)

### Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi

- The Pool Nerd: Rated Pool Nerd Disapproved: Dolphin cut the Nautilus warranty to one year, newer units ship with standard mesh filters instead of NanoFilters, and it climbs walls but does not scrub the waterline. [Source](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/dolphin-nautilus-cc-plus-review)
- Poolbots (retailer review): Headlined great cleaning performance but missing essential features: no waterline cleaning, Gen 1 filter cartridges and no NanoFilters. [Source](https://www.poolbots.com/reviews/dolphin-nautilus-cc-plus-wifi)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Aiper Scuba V3 or the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi?

The Aiper Scuba V3 has a published review score and ranks #3 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi is not scored yet. Pick the Aiper Scuba V3 for midsize in-ground pools with fine debris. Pick the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi for small to midsize in-ground pools on a budget.

### Which is cheaper?

The Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi at $849, versus $850 for the Aiper Scuba V3, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $850 vs $849.

### What is the difference between the Scuba V3 and the Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi?

Pool types: In-ground; concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile on the Scuba V3, In-ground; rectangular, round, kidney and free shape on the Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline; no surface skimming on the Scuba V3, Floor and walls; no waterline scrubbing on the Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi. Power: Cordless (battery capacity not published) on the Scuba V3, Corded (Poolbots lists a 60 ft cable with anti tangle swivel) on the Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi.

Full reviews: [Aiper Scuba V3](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/aiper-scuba-v3/index.md), [Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/dolphin-nautilus-cc-plus-wifi/index.md)