Aiper Scuba X1 Pro vs Dolphin Quantum
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 11, 2026
As of Nov 11, 2026, the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro has no store price on file and the Dolphin Quantum costs $1,999. The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro scores higher in our ranking (7.6 vs 7.5 out of 10). Pick the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro for irregular pools with curved edges. Pick the Dolphin Quantum for midsize in-ground pools with leaves. The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro wins 2 of 2 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro wins 2 of 2 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Scuba X1 Pro | Quantum | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 134 min (tested) | 2 h | Scuba X1 Pro |
| Warranty | 36 months | 2 years | Scuba X1 Pro |
- You care most about runtime (134 min (tested) vs 2 h)
- You care most about warranty (36 months vs 2 years)
- Best for irregular pools with curved edges
- Best for midsize in-ground pools with leaves
- Cleans
- Floor
- Runtime
- Up to 180 min claimed
Cordless robot with 26 sensors and 3 µm filter sock
Full Aiper Scuba X1 Pro 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 | Dolphin Quantum | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $1,999 |
| 3 year cost | n/a | $1,999 |
| Our score | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #10 | #11 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 2 years |
| Pool types | Concrete, fiberglass, pebblecrete, mosaic tile and vinyl lined pools (Cybershack, Australian model) | In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney (Maytronics) |
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline; Smart, Floor, Wall and Waterline modes with Eco, Auto and Max power (Cybershack) | 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, 21.6 V battery, dual motors (Cybershack, The Pool Nerd); capacity not published | Corded; Poolbots lists 180 W, about 5 cents per hour, and 2 DC motors |
| Runtime | Up to 180 min claimed, Eco mode only per The Pool Nerd; Cybershack measured about 134 min on Auto with 28% left | Default 2 h cycle (Maytronics); Poolbots' cleaning run took about 2 h |
| Charge time | 3 to 4 h (The Pool Nerd); Cybershack verified 5 h | None (corded) |
| Filter | 5 L basket with MicroMesh ultra fine filter and a 3 µm filter sock (Cybershack) | 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 | n/a | Pools up to 50 ft long (Maytronics) |
| App | Aiper app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, above water only; underwater control needs the paid HydroComm Pro add on (Cybershack, The Pool Nerd) | None; weekly timer only (Maytronics; The Pool Nerd confirms no app) |
| Weight | 26.4 lb dry (The Pool Nerd) | 18.346 lb robot (Maytronics) |
| Warranty | Cybershack reports 36 months in Australia covering battery and motor; US term not confirmed | 2 years (Maytronics) |
| Suction | n/a | 4,000 GPH (Maytronics) |
| Brushes | n/a | Two active brushes (Maytronics) |
| Best for | irregular pools with curved edges | midsize in-ground pools with leaves |
| Skip if | you want underwater app control included | 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
- The Pool Nerd: Labeled Pool Nerd Disapproved. Saw leaves swirl around the 7.75 in intake, larger debris missed and fine silt needing several cycles; 180 min runtime only in Eco mode and 3 to 4 h recharges. The site prefers corded robots. Source
- Cybershack (8.7/10): Scored 8.7/10. Removed all debris from the test pool including tile line dirt, ran about 134 min on Auto with 28% battery left, took 5 h to charge, and the 3 µm sock was very dirty after one clean. Adaptive mode added about 20 min to cover curved fillets. 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 or the Dolphin Quantum?
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro scores higher in our ranking (7.6 vs 7.5 out of 10). Pick the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro for irregular pools with curved edges. Pick the Dolphin Quantum for midsize in-ground pools with leaves.
What is the difference between the Scuba X1 Pro and the Quantum?
Pool types: Concrete, fiberglass, pebblecrete, mosaic tile and vinyl lined pools (Cybershack… on the Scuba X1 Pro, In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney (Maytronics) on the Quantum. Cleans: Floor, walls and waterline; Smart, Floor, Wall and Waterline modes with Eco, Auto and… on the Scuba X1 Pro, Floor, walls and waterline with waterline scrubbing (Maytronics); Poolbots saw it clean… on the Quantum. Power: Cordless, 21.6 V battery, dual motors (Cybershack, The Pool Nerd); capacity not published on the Scuba X1 Pro, Corded; Poolbots lists 180 W, about 5 cents per hour, and 2 DC motors on the Quantum.
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