Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max vs Beatbot Sora 70
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 Sora 70 costs $1,429, so the Beatbot Sora 70 is $271 cheaper. The Beatbot Sora 70 has a published review score and ranks #9 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 Sora 70 for pools with sun shelves and steps. The Beatbot Sora 70 wins 3 of 5 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Beatbot Sora 70 wins 3 of 5 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Scuba X1 Pro Max | Sora 70 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,700 | $1,429 | Sora 70 |
| Runtime | 5 h | 7 h | Sora 70 |
| Charge time | 4 h | 270 min | Scuba X1 Pro Max |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 | Sora 70 |
- You care most about charge time (4 h vs 270 min)
- Best for large in-ground pools wanting skimming too
- You want to spend less (saves $271)
- You care most about runtime (7 h vs 5 h)
- You want the newer model (2026 vs 2025)
- Best for pools with sun shelves and steps
- 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 to surface
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Up to 5 h floor
- Max pool
- 3,229 sq ft
Midrange cordless robot with surface mode and shallow ledge cleaning
Full Beatbot Sora 70 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max | Beatbot Sora 70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,700 | $1,429 |
| 3 year cost | $1,700 | $1,429 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.3/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #35 | #9 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Pool types | In-ground; concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile | In-ground and above-ground, any shape; concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass; saltwater under 5,000 ppm; infinity pools; depth 0.7 to 11.5 ft |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline and surface skimming | Floor, walls, waterline, water surface, and platforms as shallow as 8 in (at least 3.3 by 3.3 ft) |
| 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 7 h surface, up to 5 h floor (maker claim) |
| Charge time | 4 h | About 4.5 h with 65 W charger |
| Filter | 5 L top load basket, 180 micron main filter plus 3 micron ultra fine filter | 6 L basket, 150 µm filter included; optional 3 µm ultra fine filter sold separately |
| Max pool size | Up to 3,230 sq ft, 100 ft long | Up to 3,229 sq ft cleaning coverage |
| App | Aiper app; underwater control needs the optional HydroComm Pro | Beatbot app (Android, iOS, Apple Watch) over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; surface remote control and one tap retrieval |
| Suction | 8,500 gph | n/a |
| Weight | About 33 lb dry | 22.9 to 23.1 lb (maker lists both) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Sensors | n/a | 18 sensors including 2 ultrasonic |
| Best for | large in-ground pools wanting skimming too | pools with sun shelves and steps |
| Skip if | you cannot lift about 33 lb | your pool is often neglected or green |
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 Sora 70
- Reviewed: Cleaned floor, walls, steps and the Baja shelf and consistently beat other robots the tester had used, but did not pick up every leaf or seed pod and lost app connection underwater. Source
- Techaeris (9.1/10): Handled floors, walls, waterline and surface in one session in an above ground pool; slow, its surface jets can push sinking petals down, and the reviewer says it will clog in an overgrown pool. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max or the Beatbot Sora 70?
The Beatbot Sora 70 has a published review score and ranks #9 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 Sora 70 for pools with sun shelves and steps.
Which is cheaper?
The Beatbot Sora 70 at $1,429, versus $1,700 for the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,700 vs $1,429.
What is the difference between the Scuba X1 Pro Max and the Sora 70?
Pool types: In-ground; concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile on the Scuba X1 Pro Max, In-ground and above-ground, any shape; concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass; saltwater… on the Sora 70. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline and surface skimming on the Scuba X1 Pro Max, Floor, walls, waterline, water surface, and platforms as shallow as 8 in (at least 3.3… on the Sora 70. Power: Cordless (battery capacity not published) on the Scuba X1 Pro Max, Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion on the Sora 70.
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