Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max vs Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier
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 Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier costs $2,499, so the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max is $799 cheaper. The Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier has a published review score and ranks #5 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 Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier for leafy in-ground pools.
- 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
- Power
- Corded
- Runtime
- 3 h cycle
- Max pool
- 50 ft long
A proven corded cleaner for in-ground pools that get leaves, with a weekly timer and filter options from a big leaf bag to fine cartridges. It has no app and weighs about 20 lb dry. Maytronics showed it as unavailable on its own store when checked, so expect to buy from a dealer.
Full Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier review →Side by side
| Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max | Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,700 | $2,499 |
| 3 year cost | $1,700 | $2,624 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 6.5/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #15 | #5 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Pool types | In-ground; concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile | In-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline and surface skimming | Floor, walls, waterline |
| Power | Cordless (battery capacity not published) | Corded |
| Runtime | Up to 300 min floor cleaning, 600 min surface skimming | Default 3 h cycle; no battery |
| Charge time | 4 h | None (corded) |
| Filter | 5 L top load basket, 180 micron main filter plus 3 micron ultra fine filter | Multi layer: bottom load filter bag or cartridges, fine filter kit included; full filter indicator |
| Max pool size | Up to 3,230 sq ft, 100 ft long | Pools up to 50 ft long |
| App | Aiper app; underwater control needs the optional HydroComm Pro | None; no Wi-Fi |
| Suction | 8,500 gph | n/a |
| Weight | About 33 lb dry | 20.286 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Timer | n/a | Weekly timer |
| Best for | large in-ground pools wanting skimming too | leafy in-ground pools |
| Skip if | you cannot lift about 33 lb | you want app control |
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
Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier
- Bob Vila (9/10): Cleaned light leaf litter, tile line algae and storm dirt in a Miami pool, ran quietly at about 5 cents per hour, but was heavy to lift and the caddy and remote cost extra. Source
- The Pool Nerd: Names it the author's personal favorite after testing about 30 robots, citing suction, filter choices and the 3 year warranty. Affiliate site with links to Dolphin dealers. 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
Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier
Pros
- Weekly timer, no charging
- Swappable leaf bag and fine filters
- Bob Vila found it cleaned leaves, tile line algae and storm dirt
- 3 year warranty
Cons
- No app or Wi-Fi
- Heavy when full of water
- Cord to manage
- Shown unavailable on the Maytronics store when checked
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max or the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier?
The Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier has a published review score and ranks #5 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 Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier for leafy in-ground pools.
Which is cheaper?
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max at $1,700, versus $2,499 for the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,700 vs $2,624.
What is the difference between the Scuba X1 Pro Max and the Premier?
Pool types: In-ground; concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile on the Scuba X1 Pro Max, In-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney on the Premier. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline and surface skimming on the Scuba X1 Pro Max, Floor, walls, waterline on the Premier. Power: Cordless (battery capacity not published) on the Scuba X1 Pro Max, Corded on the Premier.
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