Aiper Seagull SE vs Betta SE
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Aiper Seagull SE costs $250 and the Betta SE costs $370, so the Aiper Seagull SE is $120 cheaper. The Betta SE scores higher in our ranking (9.1 vs 6.2 out of 10). Pick the Aiper Seagull SE for small flat floor pools on a budget. Pick the Betta SE for pools with leaves and bugs on the surface. The Aiper Seagull SE wins 2 of 3 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Aiper Seagull SE wins 2 of 3 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Seagull SE | SE | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $250 | $370 | Seagull SE |
| Charge time | 150 min | 6 h | Seagull SE |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
- You want to spend less (saves $120)
- You care most about charge time (150 min vs 6 h)
- Best for small flat floor pools on a budget
- Best for pools with leaves and bugs on the surface
- Cleans
- Pool floor only
- Power
- Cordless rechargeable
- Runtime
- Over 90 min
- Max pool
- Up to 850 sq ft
Budget cordless floor cleaner for small flat bottom pools
Full Aiper Seagull SE review, pros and cons →- Cleans
- Water surface only
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- 30+ h on a charge
- Max pool
- Up to 40 x 60 ft
Solar surface skimmer that runs all day with no charging
Full Betta SE review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Aiper Seagull SE | Betta SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 | $370 |
| 3 year cost | $250 | $370 |
| Our score | 6.2/10 | 9.1/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #15 | #2 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year (Betta store) |
| 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) | Above-ground and in-ground; Betta says its SCT motors work in saltwater and chlorine pools |
| Cleans | Pool floor only; does not climb walls, stairs or slopes (Aiper) | Water surface only (skimmer); does not clean floor or walls |
| Power | Cordless rechargeable battery; Aiper does not publish the capacity | Cordless, solar charged built in lithium battery; no plug in charging (Betta) |
| Runtime | Over 90 min (Aiper); PCWorld got about 90 min per cycle | 30+ h on a charge, including cloudy days (Betta); The Pool Nerd ran it daily for weeks with no stops |
| Charge time | 2.5 h (Aiper; PCWorld and The Gadgeteer report the same) | 5 to 6 h of direct sunlight (Betta) |
| Filter | Rinsable filter tray, no micron rating published; 3.5 in suction port, 1,320 GPH (22 GPM) suction (Aiper) | Top load fine mesh basket, 200 micron (Betta) |
| Max pool size | Up to 850 sq ft (Aiper) | Up to 40 x 60 ft, about 2,400 sq ft (Betta) |
| App | None listed by Aiper; button control with LED status lights | No app; wireless remote for mode changes, auto mode only (Betta) |
| 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 | n/a |
| Weight | 7.6 lb (Aiper store); The Gadgeteer lists 8 lb | n/a |
| Warranty | 1 year plus 30 day money back (Aiper store) | 1 year, plus 30 day home trial (Betta) |
| Best for | small flat floor pools on a budget | pools with leaves and bugs on the surface |
| Skip if | your pool has slopes or you want walls cleaned | you want app control or floor cleaning |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Aiper Seagull SE
- 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
- 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
Betta SE
- The Pool Nerd: Pool Nerd Approved and named Best Overall Pool Skimmer. Cleared the surface within a few hours, ran daily for several weeks with no jams, and the basket needed emptying every few days. The site earns affiliate commissions. Source
- The Pool Nerd: Best Overall in its April 2026 skimmer roundup at about $370; estimated it delivers about 80 to 90% of the cleaning of skimmers costing twice as much. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Aiper Seagull SE or the Betta SE?
The Betta SE scores higher in our ranking (9.1 vs 6.2 out of 10). Pick the Aiper Seagull SE for small flat floor pools on a budget. Pick the Betta SE for pools with leaves and bugs on the surface.
Which is cheaper?
The Aiper Seagull SE at $250, versus $370 for the Betta SE, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $250 vs $370.
What is the difference between the Seagull SE and the SE?
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, Above-ground and in-ground; Betta says its SCT motors work in saltwater and chlorine pools on the SE. Cleans: Pool floor only; does not climb walls, stairs or slopes (Aiper) on the Seagull SE, Water surface only (skimmer); does not clean floor or walls on the SE. Power: Cordless rechargeable battery; Aiper does not publish the capacity on the Seagull SE, Cordless, solar charged built in lithium battery; no plug in charging (Betta) on the SE.
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