# Aiper Seagull SE vs Beatbot iSkim

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Aiper Seagull SE costs $250 and the Beatbot iSkim costs $339, so the Aiper Seagull SE is $89 cheaper. The Aiper Seagull SE has a published review score and ranks #15 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Beatbot iSkim is not scored yet. Pick the Aiper Seagull SE for small flat floor pools on a budget. Pick the Beatbot iSkim for uncovered pools under trees.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/aiper-seagull-se-vs-beatbot-iskim/

## Side by side

| | Aiper Seagull SE | Beatbot iSkim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 | $339 |
| 3 year cost | $250 | $339 |
| Our score | 6.2/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #15 | #17 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
| Pool types | Flat floor in-ground pools up to 40 x 20 ft and round above-ground pools up to 33 ft across; not for sloped or wrinkled floors (Aiper). Up to 10 ft deep, salt up to 5,000 ppm (The Gadgeteer, from Aiper specs) | In-ground and above-ground; concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass; saltwater up to 5,000 ppm (Beatbot) |
| Cleans | Pool floor only; does not climb walls, stairs or slopes (Aiper) | Water surface only (Beatbot); floor robot needed for the pool bottom |
| Power | Cordless rechargeable battery; Aiper does not publish the capacity | Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion battery plus 24 W solar panel with SolarTrack (Beatbot) |
| Runtime | Over 90 min (Aiper); PCWorld got about 90 min per cycle | Up to 28 h on a full charge with no sun, lab figure (Beatbot); Reviewed and Android Authority repeat the 28 h claim |
| Charge time | 2.5 h (Aiper; PCWorld and The Gadgeteer report the same) | Beatbot spec table says about 5 h with a 64.4 W adapter; its FAQ says about 4.5 h. The plug in charger is sold separately |
| Filter | Rinsable filter tray, no micron rating published; 3.5 in suction port, 1,320 GPH (22 GPM) suction (Aiper) | 9 L basket, catches debris down to 550 µm (30 mesh), 29 x 270 mm inlet (Beatbot) |
| Max pool size | Up to 850 sq ft (Aiper) | Beatbot lists no maximum; Android Authority says it covers up to 80 sq m (about 860 sq ft) in a couple of hours |
| App | None listed by Aiper; button control with LED status lights | Beatbot app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: remote drive, scheduling, recall, cleaning logs, OTA updates (Beatbot) |
| Navigation | Random path; Aiper says it parks at the nearest wall when the battery runs low, but PCWorld saw it stop near the center and The Gadgeteer never saw it park | Dual ultrasonic sensors plus IMU, random path, auto edge parking (Beatbot; Android Authority notes no S-path) |
| Weight | 7.6 lb (Aiper store); The Gadgeteer lists 8 lb | 15 lb (Reviewed) |
| Warranty | 1 year plus 30 day money back (Aiper store) | 3 years (Beatbot store page and Reviewed) |
| Best for | small flat floor pools on a budget | uncovered pools under trees |
| Skip if | your pool has slopes or you want walls cleaned | your pool stays covered most days |

## What reviewers found

### Aiper Seagull SE

- PCWorld: Ran about 90 min per cycle and swept up about 90% of debris in a leaf filled pool, but handled large leaves worse than a Polaris, stopped near the center instead of parking at the wall, and needed daily emptying. [Source](https://www.pcworld.com/article/1370644/aiper-seagull-se-robotic-pool-cleaner-review.html)
- The Gadgeteer: About a month of use in the reviewer's own pool: cleaned well and was quiet and easy to rinse, but had limited debris capacity, no cliff sensor so it dropped off the shallow shelf, no full alert, and once got wedged in a corner. Aiper supplied the sample. [Source](https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/11/aiper-seagull-se-cordless-robotic-pool-cleaner-review-an-affordable-easy-to-use-pool-cleaning-robot/)
- The Pool Nerd (2.3/5): Tested in the reviewer's own pool and rated it 2.3 of 5, labeled Pool Nerd Disapproved, calling the results disappointing. The site prefers corded robots and earns affiliate commissions. [Source](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/aiper-pool-cleaner-reviews)

### Beatbot iSkim

- Reviewed: Five days in a windy above-ground pool flanked by trees; the tester never needed a hand skimmer and the 9 L basket never overflowed between daily checks. Downsides were the missing charger and an app remote that takes practice. Editors' Choice badge. [Source](https://www.reviewed.com/cleaning/content/beatbot-iskim-review-robot-pool-skimmer)
- Android Authority: Hands-on with a Sora 30: charged itself by sun after an initial plug in of a couple of hours in a sunny desert test, and covered about 80 sq m in a couple of hours. Lacks the Ultra's S-path and clarifier. [Source](https://www.androidauthority.com/beatbot-sora-30-iskim-due-hands-on-3690811/)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Aiper Seagull SE or the Beatbot iSkim?

The Aiper Seagull SE has a published review score and ranks #15 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Beatbot iSkim is not scored yet. Pick the Aiper Seagull SE for small flat floor pools on a budget. Pick the Beatbot iSkim for uncovered pools under trees.

### Which is cheaper?

The Aiper Seagull SE at $250, versus $339 for the Beatbot iSkim, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $250 vs $339.

### What is the difference between the Seagull SE and the iSkim?

Pool types: Flat floor in-ground pools up to 40 x 20 ft and round above-ground pools up to 33 ft… on the Seagull SE, In-ground and above-ground; concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass; saltwater up to 5,000 ppm… on the iSkim. Cleans: Pool floor only; does not climb walls, stairs or slopes (Aiper) on the Seagull SE, Water surface only (Beatbot); floor robot needed for the pool bottom on the iSkim. Power: Cordless rechargeable battery; Aiper does not publish the capacity on the Seagull SE, Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion battery plus 24 W solar panel with SolarTrack (Beatbot) on the iSkim.

Full reviews: [Aiper Seagull SE](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/aiper-seagull-se/index.md), [Beatbot iSkim](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/beatbot-iskim/index.md)