Aiper Scuba S1
Aiper says the Scuba S1 is made for in-ground pools and cleans pools up to 50 ft long.
Price as of November 2, 2026.
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| Limit | Maker figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pool type | in-ground | aiper.com |
| Pool length, up to | 50 ft | aiper.com |
| Climbs walls | yes | aiper.com |
| Cordless | yes | aiper.com |
On our guides
- Inground pool: clears the published limits, also worth it
- Above-ground pool: misses a published limit
- Aiper Scuba S1 vs. Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus: clears the published limits, also worth it
- Wybot vs Aiper: which pool robot should you buy?: clears the published limits, our pick
Maker figures, not our tests. Method.
Amazon listing
We link Aiper Scuba S1 2026 Robotic Pool Cleaner,Floor/Wall/Waterline/Shallow Area Cleaning, Double Filtration, Adapti. Not linked:
- Renewed or used: (2026 Upgrade) （Renewed） Aiper Scuba S1 Robotic Pool Cleaner, Weekly Custom Cleaning Plan, 270 Min R
- Another edition (runtime differs from the maker's spec): Aiper Scuba S1（2024） - Robotic Pool Cleaner, Powerful Suction, 150-Min Runtime, Wall & Waterline Cle
- A different model: AIPER Scuba V3 AI Vision Cordless Pool Robot, Wireless Charging Dock, Azure | 10x Faster Pool Cleani
More limits Aiper publishes
Recall check (US and Canada): none found, November 2, 2026. Aiper has 2 other robot recalls on file, for different models: Aiper Elite Pro pool cleaner, Aiper Seagull Pro pool cleaner.
Living with it
- Subscription
- Aiper markets the Scuba S1 as having no ongoing app subscription or hidden fees. aiper.com
- Maintenance
- Aiper tells owners to take the Scuba S1 out of the pool after every use and rinse the filters before storing it. aiper.com
- Warranty
- Aiper's US warranty table lists the Scuba S1, grouped with the Scuba N1, at a 24-month warranty period. aiper.com
- Support and parts
- Aiper lists phone support Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM Eastern, plus an email address. aiper.com
- Off-season storage
- Aiper says the Scuba S1 should not be left in pool water for more than two weeks at a time, even in Eco Mode. aiper.com
What long-term reviewers report.
- The Pool Nerd found retrieving the Scuba S1 with its included hook awkward once the unit is full of water. thepoolnerd.com
- The Pool Nerd found real-world runtime far below Aiper's advertised figure, closer to 60-70 minutes instead of the claimed 150 minutes. thepoolnerd.com
- The Pool Nerd's Scuba S1 did not clean corner steps well during testing. thepoolnerd.com
What independent testers found
The Pool Nerd reviewed an earlier Scuba S1: it quotes Aiper's then-advertised 150 minutes. PoolBots does not name an edition; its unit ran 40 to 45 minutes and moved in a random pattern. We link the current edition, which Aiper rates for up to 180 minutes; no tester we can cite has reviewed it yet.
Named testers’ published figures, not ours.
| What | Finding | Tester |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 60-70 minutes of actual cleaning time, as owners report (the maker's figure the tester quoted: up to 150 minutes on a single charge) (owners' reports relayed by the tester, not a measurement) | The Pool Nerd |
| Wall climbing | Wall climbing worked but inconsistently, sliding back down before completing a full pass | The Pool Nerd |
| Noted | Captured small to medium debris but fine silt and sand slipped through the mesh filter | The Pool Nerd |
| Runtime | Battery consistently ran out around the 40-45 minute mark during testing, sometimes barely past 30 minutes (the maker's figure the tester quoted: about 60 minutes) | PoolBots |
| Charge time | Required at least 3 to 4 hours to fully recharge | PoolBots |
| Wall climbing | Could not handle even slight pool-floor inclines; lost traction and slid back to the bottom without assistance | PoolBots |
| Noted | Moved in a random pattern, bouncing off walls and occasionally changing direction | PoolBots |
- The Pool Nerd's final verdict on the Scuba S1 was a Disapproved rating, concluding it does not live up to expectations. (Pool Nerd Disapproved) The Pool Nerd
- The Pool Nerd names the Scuba S1 its Budget Pick among Aiper cleaners, as the cheapest wall-climbing model in the lineup. (Budget Pick) The Pool Nerd
- PoolBots does not recommend the Scuba S1 for serious pool owners, concluding it falls short on battery life, cleaning power, navigation, and build quality despite appealing to very small, flat pools on a budget. (Not Recommended for Serious Pool Owners) PoolBots
Other Aiper models we track: Scuba S1 Pro, Scuba SE.