Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max vs Aiper EcoSurfer S2

Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026

Short answer · checked Nov 4, 2026

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max costs $1,700 and the Aiper EcoSurfer S2 costs $360, so the Aiper EcoSurfer S2 is $1,340 cheaper. The Aiper EcoSurfer S2 has a published review score and ranks #1 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max is not scored yet. Pick the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max for large in-ground pools wanting skimming too. Pick the Aiper EcoSurfer S2 for owners who want app scheduling. They split the points we can measure, 2 each.

Who wins, point by point

They split the points we can measure, 2 each. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.

	Scuba X1 Pro Max	EcoSurfer S2	Winner
Price today	$1,700	$360	EcoSurfer S2
Runtime	5 h	35 h	EcoSurfer S2
Charge time	4 h	6 h	Scuba X1 Pro Max
Warranty	3 years	2 years	Scuba X1 Pro Max

Pick the Scuba X1 Pro Max if

You care most about charge time (4 h vs 6 h)
You care most about warranty (3 years vs 2 years)
Best for large in-ground pools wanting skimming too

Pick the EcoSurfer S2 if

You want to spend less (saves $1,340)
You care most about runtime (35 h vs 5 h)
Best for owners who want app scheduling

Pool

AiperScuba X1 Pro Max

Cleans: Floor
Runtime: Up to 300 min floor
Max pool: Up to 3,230 sq ft

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Premium cordless robot that also skims the surface

Full Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max review, pros and cons →

Pool

AiperEcoSurfer S2

Cleans: Water surface only
Power: Cordless
Runtime: 35 h on an adapter

9.1/10Price tracked daily

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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 X1 Pro Max	Aiper EcoSurfer S2
Price	$1,700	$360
3 year cost	$1,700	$360
Our score	Not scored yet	9.1/10
Rank in Pool	#35	#1
Status	on sale	on sale
Warranty	3 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 and 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 300 min floor cleaning, 600 min surface skimming	35 h on an adapter charge (Aiper); PCWorld saw 24 h nonstop use only about 25% of the battery
Charge time	4 h	4 to 6 h by adapter (Aiper); PCWorld cites about 6 h
Filter	5 L top load basket, 180 micron main filter plus 3 micron 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 3,230 sq ft, 100 ft long	n/a
App	Aiper app; underwater control needs the optional HydroComm Pro	Aiper app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for start, schedules, remote control and history (Aiper, PCWorld); Bob Vila had trouble connecting at first
Suction	8,500 gph	n/a
Weight	About 33 lb dry	13 lb (PCWorld)
Warranty	3 years	2 years (Aiper store)
Best for	large in-ground pools wanting skimming too	owners who want app scheduling
Skip if	you cannot lift about 33 lb	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 X1 Pro Max

The Pool Nerd: Rated Pool Nerd Disapproved: measured weaker suction than top corded robots, fine sediment remained after several passes, and it needed 4 to 5 hours of charging after each session. Source
Digital Trends: Editors' Choice. Floor and wall cleaning was about 90% effective and it never got stuck, with stronger suction than a Beatbot AquaSense Pro; skimming underperformed and it climbed only 0.5 to 1 inch above the waterline. Source

Aiper EcoSurfer S2

The Pool Nerd: Budget option at $299 with no approval badge; leaves often slipped past or sank, and the author suggests paying about $70 more for the Betta SE. Notes the S2 is not part of Aiper's Seagull Pro or Elite Pro recalls. 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 X1 Pro Max or the Aiper EcoSurfer S2?

The Aiper EcoSurfer S2 has a published review score and ranks #1 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max is not scored yet. Pick the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max for large in-ground pools wanting skimming too. Pick the Aiper EcoSurfer S2 for owners who want app scheduling.

Which is cheaper?

The Aiper EcoSurfer S2 at $360, versus $1,700 for the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,700 vs $360.

What is the difference between the Scuba X1 Pro Max and the EcoSurfer S2?

Pool types: In-ground; concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile on the Scuba X1 Pro Max, Regular, irregular and spa or lounger attached pools (Aiper); size limit not published on the EcoSurfer S2. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline and surface skimming on the Scuba X1 Pro Max, Water surface only (skimmer), plus a 3 in chlorine tablet holder on the EcoSurfer S2. Power: Cordless (battery capacity not published) on the Scuba X1 Pro Max, Cordless, charges by solar panel or DC adapter (Aiper); PCWorld lists a 5,200 mAh… on the EcoSurfer S2.

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