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Aiper Scuba S1 vs Aiper Scuba S3
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Key differences between Aiper Scuba S1 and Aiper Scuba S3
A summary of selected recorded differences between these robotic pool cleaners. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.
- Ultrasonic Mapping (navigation): Aiper Scuba S1 — No; Aiper Scuba S3 — Yes.
- Brush System (cleaning performance): Aiper Scuba S1 — Active PVC roller brush; Aiper Scuba S3 — Dual active brushes.
- Suction Power (cleaning performance): Aiper Scuba S1 — 4200 GPH; Aiper Scuba S3 — 4800 GPH.
- Navigation Type (navigation): Aiper Scuba S1 — WavePath 2.0 inertial navigation; Aiper Scuba S3 — WavePath 2.0 path planning with dToF sensing.
- Max Pool Area (pool compatibility): Aiper Scuba S1 — 1600 sq ft; Aiper Scuba S3 — 1650 sq ft.
- 10 of 44 comparison fields lack a resolved value for at least one selected device. Missing information is not evidence that a feature is absent.
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These observations are derived from recorded catalog data and have not all been independently verified. Confirm details with the manufacturer before purchasing.
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What the catalog tells us
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Battery Life
- Aiper Scuba S1180 minutes
- Aiper Scuba S3240 minutes
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Showing 44 of 44 rows. “Not recorded” does not mean “No”.
Cleaning Coverage
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Not recorded
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
Manufacturer source
The cleaner supports waterline cleaning.
Aiper Scuba S3 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Region
- US manufacturer page
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Flow rate is not suction pressure. Runtime depends on cleaning mode and pool conditions.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Cleaning Performance
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Active PVC roller brush
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Dual active brushes
- Aiper Scuba S1
- 5
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 5
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Not recorded
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Not recorded
- Aiper Scuba S1
- 4200 GPH
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 4800 GPH
Manufacturer source
The advertised pump flow is 4,800 US gallons per hour.
Aiper Scuba S3 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Region
- US manufacturer page
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Flow rate is not suction pressure. Runtime depends on cleaning mode and pool conditions.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Connectivity
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Not applicable / unspecified
Features
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Not recorded
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Not recorded
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
Filtration
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S1
- 3.5 L
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 3.5 L
- Aiper Scuba S1
- 3 µm
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 3 µm
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Not recorded
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Not recorded
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Not recorded
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
Integrations
- Aiper Scuba S1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Aiper Scuba S1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Aiper Scuba S1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Aiper Scuba S1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Aiper Scuba S1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Aiper Scuba S1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
Navigation
- Aiper Scuba S1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Not recorded
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S1
- WavePath 2.0 inertial navigation
- Aiper Scuba S3
- WavePath 2.0 path planning with dToF sensing
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Not recorded
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Aiper Scuba S1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
Pool Compatibility
- Aiper Scuba S1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S1
- 1600 sq ft
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 1650 sq ft
Power
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Not recorded
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 10400mAh
- Aiper Scuba S1
- 180 minutes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 240 minutes
Manufacturer source
The advertised runtime is up to 240 minutes.
Aiper Scuba S3 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Region
- US manufacturer page
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Flow rate is not suction pressure. Runtime depends on cleaning mode and pool conditions.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Aiper Scuba S1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Aiper Scuba S1
- 3-4 hours
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 4 hours
- Aiper Scuba S1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
| Specification | Aiper Scuba S1 | Aiper Scuba S3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Coverage | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Not recorded | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | YesManufacturer sourceThe cleaner supports waterline cleaning. Aiper Scuba S3 manufacturer product page →
Flow rate is not suction pressure. Runtime depends on cleaning mode and pool conditions. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | |
| Cleaning Performance | ||
| Active PVC roller brush | Dual active brushes | |
| 5 | 5 | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 4200 GPH | 4800 GPHManufacturer sourceThe advertised pump flow is 4,800 US gallons per hour. Aiper Scuba S3 manufacturer product page →
Flow rate is not suction pressure. Runtime depends on cleaning mode and pool conditions. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Not applicable / unspecified | Not applicable / unspecified | |
| Features | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Filtration | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| 3.5 L | 3.5 L | |
| 3 µm | 3 µm | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| Not recorded | Yes | |
| Integrations | ||
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Navigation | ||
| No | No | |
| Not recorded | Yes | |
| WavePath 2.0 inertial navigation | WavePath 2.0 path planning with dToF sensing | |
| Not recorded | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| No | Yes | |
| Pool Compatibility | ||
| No | No | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| 1600 sq ft | 1650 sq ft | |
| Power | ||
| Not recorded | 10400mAh | |
| 180 minutes | 240 minutesManufacturer sourceThe advertised runtime is up to 240 minutes. Aiper Scuba S3 manufacturer product page →
Flow rate is not suction pressure. Runtime depends on cleaning mode and pool conditions. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | |
| Not applicable / unspecified | Not applicable / unspecified | |
| No | No | |
| 3-4 hours | 4 hours | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| No | No | |
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The table matches specifications by section and field. It preserves notes, separates missing data from explicit “No” values, and keeps qualifications attached to their values. No overall winner is assigned from feature counts.
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