The short answer
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Longest skimming runtime
Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max
Aiper lists up to 720 minutes skimming the surface, plus floor, walls and waterline, for in-ground pools up to 3,200 sq ft.
Skims, and above-ground too
Beatbot Sora 70
Cleans the surface, floor, walls and waterline. Beatbot lists it for in-ground and above-ground pools, at 22.9 lb against the X1 Pro Max’s 33.07 lb.
Floor to waterline, any pool type
Beatbot Sora 30
Up to 5 hours on the floor, 6,800 GPH, and listed for in-ground and above-ground pools up to 3,230 sq ft of coverage.
$999.00 at BeatbotPrice checked Nov 3, 11:35 pm ET; it can change.
Prices differ by store. Compare both before you buy.
Buy at BeatbotSee Amazon priceThe biggest difference: Beatbot lists all five of its robots here for above-ground pools as well as in-ground. Aiper’s US store lists its six robots for in-ground pools.
Not sure which one fits your pool?
4 quick questions, then only the robots that fit.
Aiper and Beatbot both sell cordless robotic pool cleaners direct in the US, and both have robots that skim the water surface as well as clean the floor. We matched the Aiper and Beatbot models we list by pool size and job, using each maker’s published specs, so you can see which one fits your pool.
The two brands at a glance
| Aiper | Beatbot | |
|---|---|---|
| Robots we list | 6: Scuba S3, Scuba V3, Scuba X1, Scuba S1 (2026), Scuba X1 Pro Max, Scuba V3 Ultra | 5: Sora 10, Sora 30, Sora 70, AquaSense 2, AquaSense 2 Ultra |
| Pool types listed | In-ground | In-ground and above-ground, all shapes |
| Largest rated pool | 3,875 sq ft (Scuba V3 Ultra) | 3,875 sq ft of pool bottom (AquaSense 2 Ultra) |
| Robots that skim the surface | Scuba X1 Pro Max, Scuba V3 Ultra | Sora 70, AquaSense 2 Ultra |
| AI camera | Scuba V3, Scuba V3 Ultra | AquaSense 2 Ultra |
| Lightest published weight | 18 lb (Scuba S3) | 18.74 lb (Sora 10) |
| Warranty | 2 or 3 years by model | 2 or 3 years by model |
Aiper gives a maximum pool size; Beatbot gives a recommended pool bottom area for the AquaSense models and a maximum cleaning coverage for the Sora models, so pool sizes aren’t measured the same way. Aiper specs come from aiper.store/us (read Oct 17 to 25, 2026); Beatbot specs from beatbot.com (read Oct 20, 2026). Where only metric is published, the US figure is our conversion, rounded, with the published figure in brackets.
Matched model for model
Each pair sets an Aiper and a Beatbot robot meant for the same kind of pool. Prices are each maker’s own US store price, checked every hour.
Biggest pools, surface too
| Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra | Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Rated pool size | Up to 3,875 sq ft | Pool bottom up to 3,875 sq ft (360 m²) |
| Pool types | In-ground | In-ground and above-ground |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline, surface | Floor, walls, waterline, surface |
| Runtime | Up to 480 min skimming | Up to 10 h surface, 5 h floor |
| Suction | 8,500 GPH, dual pump | 5,500 GPH |
| Debris finding | Dual AI cameras plus ultrasonic sensor | AI camera with dual TOF sensors |
| Weight | 28.8 lb | 29.1 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
Both are rated for the same pool size and both skim. The V3 Ultra lists more suction; the AquaSense 2 Ultra lists a longer surface runtime, two filter baskets and above-ground pools.
Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra
$1,999.99 at AiperPrice checked Nov 3, 11:35 pm ET; it can change.
Prices differ by store. Compare both before you buy.
Buy at AiperSee Amazon price Full specificationsBeatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra
$2,699.00 at BeatbotPrice checked Nov 3, 11:35 pm ET; it can change.
Sold direct by Beatbot.
Buy at Beatbot Full specificationsSkimming, around 3,200 sq ft
| Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max | Beatbot Sora 70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rated pool size | Up to 3,200 sq ft (Aiper also gives 3,230) | Coverage up to 3,229 sq ft (300 m²) |
| Pool types | In-ground | In-ground and above-ground |
| Runtime | 210 min floor, 720 min skimming | 5 h floor, 7 h surface |
| Suction | 8,500 GPH | 6,800 GPH |
| Basket | 1.3 gal (5 L), MicroMesh ultra-fine | 1.6 gal (6 L), 150 micron |
| Weight | 33.07 lb | 22.9 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
The X1 Pro Max lists more suction and a much longer skimming runtime. The Sora 70 is about 10 lb lighter to lift out, has the bigger basket and is listed for above-ground pools.
Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max
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Check price at AiperSee Amazon price Full specificationsBeatbot Sora 70
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Check price at BeatbotSee Amazon price Full specificationsFloor to waterline, larger pools
| Aiper Scuba X1 | Beatbot Sora 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rated pool size | Up to 2,150 sq ft | Coverage up to 3,230 sq ft (300 m²) |
| Pool types | In-ground | In-ground and above-ground |
| Runtime | Up to 180 min | Up to 5 h floor |
| Suction | 6,600 GPH | 6,800 GPH |
| Basket | 1.3 gal (5 L), multi-layer filtration | 1.4 gal (5.2 L), 150 micron |
| Charging | Wireless charging dock | About 4.5 h |
The Sora 30 lists the larger pool size and the longer runtime. The Scuba X1 charges on a wireless dock.
Aiper Scuba X1
$799.99 at AiperPrice checked Nov 3, 10:34 pm ET; it can change.
Sold direct by Aiper.
Buy at Aiper Full specificationsBeatbot Sora 30
$999.00 at BeatbotPrice checked Nov 3, 11:35 pm ET; it can change.
Prices differ by store. Compare both before you buy.
Buy at BeatbotSee Amazon price Full specificationsFloor to waterline, lighter robots
| Aiper Scuba S3 | Beatbot Sora 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rated pool size | Up to 1,614 sq ft | Coverage up to 3,229 sq ft (300 m²) |
| Pool types | In-ground | In-ground and above-ground |
| Runtime | Up to 240 min Eco | Up to 5 h floor |
| Suction | Up to 4,800 GPH | 6,800 GPH |
| Filter | 3.7 qt (3.5 L) basket, 3-micron ultra-fine | 1.3 gal (5 L) basket, 150 micron |
| Weight | 18 lb | 18.74 lb |
Close in weight. The S3’s 3-micron filter is much finer, which helps with fine dirt and sand; the Sora 10 lists more suction, a larger pool figure and works in water as shallow as 12 in.
Aiper Scuba S3
$699.99 at AiperPrice checked Nov 3, 11:35 pm ET; it can change.
Sold direct by Aiper.
Buy at Aiper Full specificationsBeatbot Sora 10
From $469.00 at BeatbotPrice checked Nov 3, 11:35 pm ET; it can change.
Sold direct by Beatbot.
Buy at Beatbot Full specificationsFine filtration or a longer warranty
| Aiper Scuba S1 (2026) | Beatbot AquaSense 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rated pool size | Not stated on the store page | Pool bottom up to 3,230 sq ft (300 m²) |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline, sun shelves and steps | Floor, walls, waterline |
| Runtime | Up to 270 min Eco | Up to 4 h floor |
| Filter | MicroMesh 3-micron plus standard filter | 0.5 gal (2 L) basket, 150 micron |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
The S1 (2026) lists the finer filter, shallow-area cleaning and a weekly plan in the Aiper app. The AquaSense 2 lists the longer warranty and above-ground pools.
Aiper Scuba S1 (2026)
$529.99 at AiperPrice checked Nov 3, 11:35 pm ET; it can change.
Sold direct by Aiper.
Buy at Aiper Full specificationsBeatbot AquaSense 2
$849.00 at BeatbotPrice checked Nov 3, 11:35 pm ET; it can change.
Sold direct by Beatbot.
Buy at Beatbot Full specificationsAlso from Aiper: the Scuba V3, with an AI camera mode that patrols and targets debris, for in-ground pools up to 1,614 sq ft. Beatbot doesn’t list a smaller AI camera model we track.
Questions
Is Aiper better than Beatbot?
Neither is better across the board. Both ranges reach pools of 3,875 sq ft and both have two robots that skim the surface. Beatbot lists all five of its robots here for above-ground pools; Aiper’s store lists its six for in-ground pools. Aiper’s lineup has the finer 3-micron filters on the S3 and S1 (2026).
Which works in an above-ground pool?
All five Beatbots here: Beatbot lists in-ground and above-ground pools of any shape. Aiper’s US store lists these six Aiper robots for in-ground pools.
Which skims the surface for longest?
Aiper lists up to 720 minutes skimming for the Scuba X1 Pro Max and 480 minutes for the Scuba V3 Ultra. Beatbot lists up to 10 hours on the surface for the AquaSense 2 Ultra and 7 hours for the Sora 70.
Where should I buy?
Each robot links to the maker’s own US store, where the price shown here is checked every hour; several also link to Amazon. Prices can change, so check the store before you buy.
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