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Covers inground pools up to ~1,600 sq ft on a single cordless charge (up to 270 min total in Eco Mode).
Caterpillar Track Traction
Continuous rubber tracks climb walls, steps, and drains far better than wheeled Seagull models.
WavePath™ 2.0 Navigation
Follows structured floor and wall rows rather than random pinball rebounds.
4 Cleaning Modes + Eco
Switch between Auto, Floor, Wall, or periodic 48-hour Eco floor maintenance.
Top-Load Filter Basket
Lift out the top debris canister and rinse clean with a garden hose.
Compact 17-Lb Frame
Wall-parks when finished for easy retrieval with the included pole hook.
Our Take
Who the Aiper Scuba S1 Is Really For
Best For
Longest runtime per charge in the cordless field
The Bottom Line
Aiper's breakout mainstream cordless wall climber—tracked traction and good runtime per dollar, though standard battery longevity and warranty trail corded Dolphins.
The Scuba S1 is the runtime champion of this group. Eco mode stretches a single charge to 270 minutes, and even in full Auto it manages 180 — enough that battery anxiety, the usual objection to cordless robots, largely stops applying.
Runtime as the headline
270 minutes in Eco is longer than most corded robots' standard cycle. That's the mode for daily maintenance on an already-clean pool. Auto, Floor and Wall modes give you 180 minutes at full power when there's real work to do.
Four-zone coverage
Floor, walls, waterline and — unusually — shallow areas above 12 inches. Steps, benches and sun ledges are where debris collects and where most robots simply can't operate, so a cleaner that handles them removes the main remaining manual job.
Navigation
Eleven sensors feed a dual-path algorithm running the WavePath pattern. It's systematic rather than camera-guided — less clever than the V3's vision system, but proven and predictable across a very large installed base.
Warranty
Two years, which is at the better end for a cordless cleaner and worth weighing given that battery health is the usual long-term question mark.
Another model worth a look
Tired of recharging batteries and fishing cordless robots out with a pole? Compare our available from Pool Robots Dolphin Advantage ($629, Weekly Timer, 2-yr warranty) or Dolphin Cayman.
Specifications
Aiper Scuba S1 Specs
Model Name
Scuba S1 2026
Material
Plastic
Color
Black
Power Source
Battery Powered
Other Special Features of the Product
Dual Filtration System
Control Method
App
Lithium Battery Energy Content
112 watt-hours
Number of Batteries
1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required.
Battery Description
Lithium-Ion
Charging Time
3 hours
Number of Lithium-ion Cells
12
Item Dimensions L x W x H
15.3"L x 8.7"W x 17.5"H
Item Weight
17 pounds
Battery Weight
735 g
Installation Type
robotic
Model Year
2026
Number of Items
1
Number of Packs
1
Model Number
X5 Pro 2026
Manufacturer Part Number
X5 Pro 2026
Specifications come from the manufacturer or Amazon listing.
Brand Lineup Comparison
Aiper Scuba S1 vs. the Aiper Range
See where this model sits in the Aiper lineup—and whether spending more actually gets you anything useful.
One cordless robot for submerged cleaning and surface skimming
Common Questions
Aiper Scuba S1 FAQ
How long does the Scuba S1 run?
Up to 270 minutes in Eco mode, or up to 180 minutes in Auto, Floor and Wall modes.
Does it clean steps and shallow areas?
Yes — it covers shallow areas above 12 inches, along with the floor, walls and waterline.
What warranty does it carry?
A 2-year warranty from Aiper.
Aiper Scuba S1 vs. Dolphin Liberty 200—how do they compare?
Both are ~17–18 lb tracked cordless wall climbers! The Dolphin Liberty 200 adds pin-free magnetic inductive charging and Maytronics' 40-year parts and 2-year warranty backing.
Clean Water, Too
Let the robot clean the pool. Let ICO watch the water.
ICO tests your water every hour and tells you exactly what to add—before cloudy water or algae ruins the weekend.
Measures pH, ORP, and water temperature every hour
Exact chemical amounts in the free iOS & Android app
Warns you before heat or rain knocks the water out of balance
Versions for chlorine/bromine and salt water pools (salt also tracks TDS)
Aiper Scuba SE
Aiper Seagull SE
Aiper Surfer S1
Aiper EcoSurfer S2
Aiper Seagull Pro
Aiper Scuba X1
Aiper Scuba S3
Aiper Scuba V3
Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max
Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra
