Aiper Scuba SE
Aiper says the Scuba SE is made for above ground pools and cleans pools up to 30 ft long.
$150 at Amazon
Price as of November 2, 2026.
Shopping for one? Start with cordless pool robots with no recall.
| Limit | Maker figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pool type | above ground | aiper.com |
| Pool length, up to | 30 ft | aiper.com |
| Climbs walls | no | aiper.com |
| Cordless | yes | aiper.com |
On our guides
- Inground pool: misses a published limit
- Above-ground pool: clears the published limits, also worth it
Maker figures, not our tests. Method.
Amazon listing
We link (2024 NEW) AIPER Scuba SE Cordless Robot Pool Vacuum for Above Ground Pool | 1200GPH Strong Suction, Lightweig. Not linked:
- Another edition (runtime differs from the maker's spec): 2026 AIPER Seagull SE Cordless Robotic Pool Vacuum for Above Ground Pools | Powerful 1320GPH Suction
- Renewed or used: (Renewed) AIPER Scuba SE Cordless Pool Cleaner with 90-Min Runtime, Smart Self-Parking, Lightweight,
- Part or refill: 12.6V Quick Charger for AIPER Robotic Pool Cleaner Compatible with AIPER Scuba SE Robotic Pool Clean
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
- Consumables
- Collected debris goes into a built-in two-liter filter box that the owner has to empty and clean out. aiper.com
- Without the app or Wi-Fi
- The Scuba SE starts cleaning with a single on/off button once it's in the pool; Aiper's product page describes no app or Bluetooth pairing step. aiper.com
- Set-up
- Aiper markets the Scuba SE as fully cordless, saying that cutting the cord makes it lighter, more portable, and easier to store than plug-in cleaners. aiper.com
- Warranty
- Aiper's warranty table lists the Scuba SE, shown there as "Scuba 800," for a 12-month warranty period. aiper.com
- Support and parts
- Separately from the warranty, Aiper lets buyers return an undamaged Scuba SE for a full refund within 30 days of delivery, for any reason. aiper.com
- Known issue
- Aiper's own spec sheet limits the Scuba SE to above-ground pools and to the pool floor only, meaning no wall climbing or waterline scrubbing. aiper.com
- Off-season storage
- Before it's lifted out for storage, the Scuba SE automatically purges most of the pool water it's holding, draining 80% of it in about 15 seconds. aiper.com
What long-term reviewers report.
- The Pool Nerd found the Scuba SE can pick up small debris but struggles once anything bigger, like leaves or bugs, ends up in the pool. thepoolnerd.com
- The Pool Nerd's buying guide describes the Scuba SE as Aiper's bare-bones model, built with no active scrubbing brush. thepoolnerd.com
- The Pool Nerd found the Scuba SE frequently gets stuck and needs manual intervention, so it doesn't finish covering the whole pool on its own. thepoolnerd.com
- The Pool Nerd's model comparison lists "no wall/waterline cleaning" as one of the Scuba SE's main drawbacks. thepoolnerd.com
What independent testers found
Named testers’ published figures, not ours.
| What | Finding | Tester |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 50-60 minutes of real-world battery life observed (the maker's figure the tester quoted: 90 minutes) | The Pool Nerd |
| Charge time | Over three hours to fully recharge | The Pool Nerd |
| Noted | Couldn't reliably capture small particles; struggled with algae and sand during testing | The Pool Nerd |
| Filter capacity | Flat pad filtration, not a basket-style filter | The Pool Nerd |
| Wall climbing | Floor-only; no wall or waterline cleaning capability | The Pool Nerd |
| Runtime | Lasted only about 60-70 minutes on a full charge (which itself took ~4-5 hours), short of the advertised runtime (the maker's figure the tester quoted: about 90 minutes) | PoolBots |
| Wall climbing | Lost traction moving from deep end to shallow end and repeatedly slid back down, requiring manual intervention | PoolBots |
| Filter capacity | Basic filtration system failed to capture finer particles like sand, silt, and small insects | PoolBots |
| Noted | Navigation moved in a seemingly random pattern, bouncing off walls | PoolBots |
- The Pool Nerd's overall verdict is that the Scuba SE proves more trouble than it's worth and recommends looking at other brands instead. (Pool Nerd Disapproved) The Pool Nerd
- The Pool Nerd ranks the Scuba SE #7 overall in its full Aiper lineup buying guide, near the bottom of the models it tested. The Pool Nerd
- The Pool Nerd's bottom-line recommendation is to look at other brands rather than buy the Scuba SE. The Pool Nerd
- PoolBots' conclusion is that the Scuba SE falls short on battery life, cleaning power, navigation, build quality, and charging convenience, making it a less-than-ideal choice for most pool owners. (A Disappointing Pool Cleaner) PoolBots
Other Aiper models we track: Scuba S1, Scuba S1 Pro.