Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max vs Beatbot AquaSense 2
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max costs $1,700 and the Beatbot AquaSense 2 costs $849, so the Beatbot AquaSense 2 is $851 cheaper. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 has a published review score and ranks #6 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 Beatbot AquaSense 2 for cord free wall and waterline cleaning. They split the points we can measure, 1 each.
Who wins, point by point
They split the points we can measure, 1 each. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Scuba X1 Pro Max | AquaSense 2 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,700 | $849 | AquaSense 2 |
| Runtime | 5 h | 4 h | Scuba X1 Pro Max |
| Charge time | 4 h | 4 h | Tie |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
- You care most about runtime (5 h vs 4 h)
- Best for large in-ground pools wanting skimming too
- You want to spend less (saves $851)
- Best for cord free wall and waterline cleaning
- Cleans
- Floor
- Runtime
- Up to 300 min floor
- Max pool
- Up to 3,230 sq ft
Premium cordless robot that also skims the surface
Full Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max review, pros and cons →- Cleans
- Floor
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Up to 4 h
- Max pool
- 3,230 sq ft
Cordless floor, wall and waterline cleaner at a reduced price
Full Beatbot AquaSense 2 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max | Beatbot AquaSense 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,700 | $849 |
| 3 year cost | $1,700 | $849 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.9/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #35 | #6 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 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 and 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 300 min floor cleaning, 600 min surface skimming | Up to 4 h floor cleaning (maker claim) |
| Charge time | 4 h | About 4 h on wireless dock |
| Filter | 5 L top load basket, 180 micron main filter plus 3 micron ultra fine filter | 2 L basket, 150 µm |
| Max pool size | Up to 3,230 sq ft, 100 ft long | Pool floor up to 3,230 sq ft |
| App | Aiper app; underwater control needs the optional HydroComm Pro | Beatbot app over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; cannot recall the robot mid cycle |
| Suction | 8,500 gph | n/a |
| Weight | About 33 lb dry | 23.08 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Sensors | n/a | 16 sensors |
| Best for | large in-ground pools wanting skimming too | cord free wall and waterline cleaning |
| Skip if | you cannot lift about 33 lb | you need steps cleaned |
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
Beatbot AquaSense 2
- 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
- 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
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max or the Beatbot AquaSense 2?
The Beatbot AquaSense 2 has a published review score and ranks #6 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 Beatbot AquaSense 2 for cord free wall and waterline cleaning.
Which is cheaper?
The Beatbot AquaSense 2 at $849, versus $1,700 for the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,700 vs $849.
What is the difference between the Scuba X1 Pro Max and the AquaSense 2?
Pool types: In-ground; concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile on the Scuba X1 Pro Max, In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, kidney, freeform; infinity pools walls… on the AquaSense 2. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline and surface skimming on the Scuba X1 Pro Max, Floor, walls, waterline; parks at the surface but does not skim on the AquaSense 2. Power: Cordless (battery capacity not published) on the Scuba X1 Pro Max, Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion on the AquaSense 2.
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