Aiper EcoSurfer S2 vs Beatbot iSkim
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Aiper EcoSurfer S2 costs $360 and the Beatbot iSkim costs $339, so the Beatbot iSkim is $21 cheaper. The Aiper EcoSurfer S2 has a published review score and ranks #1 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Beatbot iSkim is not scored yet. Pick the Aiper EcoSurfer S2 for owners who want app scheduling. Pick the Beatbot iSkim for uncovered pools under trees. The Beatbot iSkim wins 3 of 4 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Beatbot iSkim wins 3 of 4 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| EcoSurfer S2 | iSkim | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $360 | $339 | iSkim |
| Runtime | 35 h | 28 h | EcoSurfer S2 |
| Charge time | 6 h | 5 h | iSkim |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years | iSkim |
- You care most about runtime (35 h vs 28 h)
- Best for owners who want app scheduling
- You want to spend less (saves $21)
- You care most about charge time (5 h vs 6 h)
- You care most about warranty (3 years vs 2 years)
- Best for uncovered pools under trees
- Cleans
- Water surface only
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- 35 h on an adapter
Solar and plug in skimmer with app control and 35 h runtime
Full Aiper EcoSurfer S2 review, pros and cons →- Cleans
- Water surface only
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Up to 28 h on a full
- Max pool
- Beatbot lists no maximum
Solar surface skimmer with a 9 L basket and 28 h rated runtime
Full Beatbot iSkim review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Aiper EcoSurfer S2 | Beatbot iSkim | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $360 | $339 |
| 3 year cost | $360 | $339 |
| Our score | 9.1/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #1 | #17 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years (Aiper US store) | 3 years |
| Pool types | Regular, irregular and spa or lounger attached pools (Aiper); size limit not published | In-ground and above-ground; concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass; saltwater up to 5,000 ppm (Beatbot) |
| Cleans | Water surface only (skimmer), plus a 3 in chlorine tablet holder | Water surface only (Beatbot); floor robot needed for the pool bottom |
| Power | Cordless, charges by solar panel or DC adapter (Aiper); PCWorld lists a 5,200 mAh battery and 24 W panel | Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion battery plus 24 W solar panel with SolarTrack (Beatbot) |
| Runtime | 35 h on an adapter charge (Aiper); PCWorld saw 24 h nonstop use only about 25% of the battery | 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 | 4 to 6 h by adapter (Aiper); PCWorld cites about 6 h | 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 | 4 L top load basket with 150 micron filter (Aiper); The Pool Nerd notes the S1 basket was 5 L | 9 L basket, catches debris down to 550 µm (30 mesh), 29 x 270 mm inlet (Beatbot) |
| Max pool size | n/a | Beatbot lists no maximum; Android Authority says it covers up to 80 sq m (about 860 sq ft) in a couple of hours |
| App | Aiper app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for start, schedules, remote control and history (Aiper, PCWorld); Bob Vila had trouble connecting at first | Beatbot app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: remote drive, scheduling, recall, cleaning logs, OTA updates (Beatbot) |
| Weight | 13 lb (PCWorld) | 15 lb (Reviewed) |
| Warranty | 2 years (Aiper store) | 3 years (Beatbot store page and Reviewed) |
| Navigation | n/a | Dual ultrasonic sensors plus IMU, random path, auto edge parking (Beatbot; Android Authority notes no S-path) |
| Best for | owners who want app scheduling | uncovered pools under trees |
| Skip if | you get heavy leaf fall | your pool stays covered most days |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Aiper EcoSurfer S2
- PCWorld: Cleared synthetic leaves in about 3.5 h with roughly 80% collected by the robot. 24 h of nonstop running used about 25% of the battery, and it kept a 10 h daily schedule through weeks of overcast weather. Slow, slightly underpowered, and the basket is hard to remove. Source
- Bob Vila (4.5/5): Named Best With App. Picked up leaves and bugs well and was compact, but app pairing was difficult at first and it sometimes got stuck after head on wall hits. Subscores: Ease of Use 4.3/5, Performance 5/5, Value 4/5. Source
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
- 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
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Aiper EcoSurfer S2 or the Beatbot iSkim?
The Aiper EcoSurfer S2 has a published review score and ranks #1 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Beatbot iSkim is not scored yet. Pick the Aiper EcoSurfer S2 for owners who want app scheduling. Pick the Beatbot iSkim for uncovered pools under trees.
Which is cheaper?
The Beatbot iSkim at $339, versus $360 for the Aiper EcoSurfer S2, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $360 vs $339.
What is the difference between the EcoSurfer S2 and the iSkim?
Pool types: Regular, irregular and spa or lounger attached pools (Aiper); size limit not published on the EcoSurfer S2, In-ground and above-ground; concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass; saltwater up to 5,000 ppm… on the iSkim. Cleans: Water surface only (skimmer), plus a 3 in chlorine tablet holder on the EcoSurfer S2, Water surface only (Beatbot); floor robot needed for the pool bottom on the iSkim. Power: Cordless, charges by solar panel or DC adapter (Aiper); PCWorld lists a 5,200 mAh… on the EcoSurfer S2, Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion battery plus 24 W solar panel with SolarTrack (Beatbot) on the iSkim.
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