Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max vs Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 26, 2026
As of Oct 26, 2026, the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max costs $1,700 and the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra costs $2,299, so the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max is $599 cheaper. Pick the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max for large in-ground pools wanting skimming too. Pick the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra for large pools with surface debris.
- Cleans
- Floor
- Runtime
- Up to 300 min floor
- Max pool
- Up to 3,230 sq ft
Aiper's do it all model covers floor, walls, waterline and surface, with a big 5 L basket and a 3 year warranty. Digital Trends called it one of the best cleaners on the market, while The Pool Nerd found weaker suction than top corded robots. It suits big in-ground pools where you want no cord, but it is heavy to lift out.
Full Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max review →- Cleans
- Floor to surface
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Up to 5 h floor
- Max pool
- 3,444 to 3,875 sq ft
The most complete cordless cleaner here: it handles the floor, walls, waterline and the water surface in one robot, and independent reviewers found it cleaned very well. It is heavy at about 29 lb, loses its app connection underwater, and still costs close to two thousand dollars on sale. Skip it if you have a small pool or would rather pay less for a corded robot on a weekly timer.
Full Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra review →Side by side
| Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max | Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,700 | $2,299 |
| 3 year cost | $1,700 | $2,299 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #15 | #16 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years full replacement |
| Pool types | In-ground; concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile | In-ground and above-ground; concrete, vinyl, fiberglass, tile, stainless steel; saltwater under 5,000 ppm; depth 1.31 to 9.84 ft |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline and surface skimming | Floor, walls, waterline, water surface, plus water clarification |
| Power | Cordless (battery capacity not published) | Cordless, 13,400 mAh lithium-ion |
| Runtime | Up to 300 min floor cleaning, 600 min surface skimming | Up to 10 h surface, 5 h floor, 4.5 h walls and waterline (maker claim) |
| Charge time | 4 h | About 4.5 h |
| Filter | 5 L top load basket, 180 micron main filter plus 3 micron ultra fine filter | Two layer 150 µm and 250 µm, dual baskets of 4.0 L and 3.7 L |
| Max pool size | Up to 3,230 sq ft, 100 ft long | Maker lists 3,444 sq ft per cycle in its FAQ and 3,875 sq ft pool floor in its spec table |
| App | Aiper app; underwater control needs the optional HydroComm Pro | Beatbot app over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; AI camera mapping with 27 sensors; app works only when robot is at the surface |
| Suction | 8,500 gph | n/a |
| Weight | About 33 lb dry | 29.1 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Best for | large in-ground pools wanting skimming too | large pools with surface debris |
| Skip if | you cannot lift about 33 lb | you want to lift under 20 lb |
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
- 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
- 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
Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra
- Reviewed: Did an excellent job on bottom and sides and left clear water, but could not clean the shallow tanning area or Baja shelf, lost Wi-Fi underwater, and its near 30 lb weight was hard to haul. Source
- Android Authority: Editor's Choice; pulled more debris, including small rocks, from an already clean pool than other robots tested. Downsides were bulk, price, and one failed charge due to wet contacts. Source
- The Pool Nerd: Named best cordless pick in its 2026 roundup but still labeled it Pool Nerd Disapproved, citing mesh filtration at flagship price and the daily charge and haul routine. The site prefers corded robots and earns affiliate commissions. Source
Pros and cons
Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max
Pros
- Cleans floor, walls, waterline and surface
- Up to 10 h in skim mode
- Large 5 L basket with ultra fine filter
- 3 year warranty
Cons
- Heavy, about 33 lb dry
- Digital Trends found skimming weak
- Underwater app control costs extra
- Brand has two prior CPSC fire recalls on other models
Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra
Pros
- Cleans floor, walls, waterline and surface
- Long rated runtime for a cordless robot
- Reviewers saw strong pickup, including small rocks
- 3 year full replacement warranty
Cons
- About 29 lb to lift out of the pool
- App loses connection underwater
- Reviewer found it missed a shallow tanning ledge
- Still expensive even at the sale price
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max or the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra?
Pick the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max for large in-ground pools wanting skimming too. Pick the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra for large pools with surface debris.
Which is cheaper?
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max at $1,700, versus $2,299 for the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,700 vs $2,299.
What is the difference between the Scuba X1 Pro Max and the AquaSense 2 Ultra?
Pool types: In-ground; concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile on the Scuba X1 Pro Max, In-ground and above-ground; concrete, vinyl, fiberglass, tile, stainless steel… on the AquaSense 2 Ultra. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline and surface skimming on the Scuba X1 Pro Max, Floor, walls, waterline, water surface, plus water clarification on the AquaSense 2 Ultra. Power: Cordless (battery capacity not published) on the Scuba X1 Pro Max, Cordless, 13,400 mAh lithium-ion on the AquaSense 2 Ultra.
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