Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max vs Dolphin Quantum
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 11, 2026
As of Nov 11, 2026, the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max costs $1,700 and the Dolphin Quantum costs $1,999, so the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max is $299 cheaper. The Dolphin Quantum has a published review score and ranks #11 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 Quantum for midsize in-ground pools with leaves. The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max wins 3 of 3 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max wins 3 of 3 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Scuba X1 Pro Max | Quantum | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,700 | $1,999 | Scuba X1 Pro Max |
| Runtime | 5 h | 2 h | Scuba X1 Pro Max |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years | Scuba X1 Pro Max |
- You want to spend less (saves $299)
- You care most about runtime (5 h vs 2 h)
- You care most about warranty (3 years vs 2 years)
- Best for large in-ground pools wanting skimming too
- Best for midsize in-ground pools with leaves
- 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
- Corded
- Runtime
- Default 2 h cycle
- Max pool
- Pools up to 50 ft long
Corded Dolphin with dual brushes and big basket for pools to 50 ft
Full Dolphin Quantum review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max | Dolphin Quantum | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,700 | $1,999 |
| 3 year cost | $1,700 | $1,999 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.5/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #46 | #11 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Pool types | In-ground; concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile | In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney (Maytronics) |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline and surface skimming | Floor, walls and waterline with waterline scrubbing (Maytronics); Poolbots saw it clean higher than the roughly 2/3 wall height of cheaper robots |
| Power | Cordless (battery capacity not published) | Corded; Poolbots lists 180 W, about 5 cents per hour, and 2 DC motors |
| Runtime | Up to 300 min floor cleaning, 600 min surface skimming | Default 2 h cycle (Maytronics); Poolbots' cleaning run took about 2 h |
| Charge time | 4 h | None (corded) |
| Filter | 5 L top load basket, 180 micron main filter plus 3 micron ultra fine filter | Fine filter extra large top access basket plus ultra fine filter kit in the box (Maytronics); Poolbots lists a 400 sq in cartridge and NanoFilters down to 2 microns |
| Max pool size | Up to 3,230 sq ft, 100 ft long | Pools up to 50 ft long (Maytronics) |
| App | Aiper app; underwater control needs the optional HydroComm Pro | None; weekly timer only (Maytronics; The Pool Nerd confirms no app) |
| Suction | 8,500 gph | 4,000 GPH (Maytronics) |
| Weight | About 33 lb dry | 18.346 lb robot (Maytronics) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years (Maytronics) |
| Brushes | n/a | Two active brushes (Maytronics) |
| Best for | large in-ground pools wanting skimming too | midsize in-ground pools with leaves |
| Skip if | you cannot lift about 33 lb | you want app control or cordless |
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
Dolphin Quantum
- The Pool Nerd (5/5): In a head to head with the Beatbot AquaSense 2, emptied the large basket about once a week on the weekly timer, left the floor noticeably cleaner after one pass and the water clearer with NanoFilters. Called it the stronger robot of the two. Source
- Poolbots (retailer review): In a test pool with algae and sludge at the waterline, a run of about 2 h cleared debris and improved water clarity. The cartridge was full of twigs, leaves and acorns after the run. It scrubbed above the 2/3 wall height cheaper robots reach. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max or the Dolphin Quantum?
The Dolphin Quantum has a published review score and ranks #11 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 Quantum for midsize in-ground pools with leaves.
Which is cheaper?
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max at $1,700, versus $1,999 for the Dolphin Quantum, checked Nov 11, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,700 vs $1,999.
What is the difference between the Scuba X1 Pro Max and the Quantum?
Pool types: In-ground; concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, tile on the Scuba X1 Pro Max, In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney (Maytronics) on the Quantum. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline and surface skimming on the Scuba X1 Pro Max, Floor, walls and waterline with waterline scrubbing (Maytronics); Poolbots saw it clean… on the Quantum. Power: Cordless (battery capacity not published) on the Scuba X1 Pro Max, Corded; Poolbots lists 180 W, about 5 cents per hour, and 2 DC motors on the Quantum.
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