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Aiper Scuba S3 vs Aiper Scuba SE 2026

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Key differences between Aiper Scuba S3 and Aiper Scuba SE 2026

A summary of selected recorded differences between these robotic pool cleaners. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

Feature differences among your selected devices

Wall Cleaning (cleaning coverage): Aiper Scuba S3 — Yes; Aiper Scuba SE 2026 — No.
Waterline Cleaning (cleaning coverage): Aiper Scuba S3 — Yes; Aiper Scuba SE 2026 — No.
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Aiper Scuba S3 — Yes; Aiper Scuba SE 2026 — No.
Bluetooth (connectivity): Aiper Scuba S3 — Yes; Aiper Scuba SE 2026 — No.

Specifications to check side by side

Cleaning Modes (cleaning performance): Aiper Scuba S3 — 5; Aiper Scuba SE 2026 — 2.
Suction Power (cleaning performance): Aiper Scuba S3 — 4800 GPH; Aiper Scuba SE 2026 — 1820 GPH.
Navigation Type (navigation): Aiper Scuba S3 — WavePath 2.0 path planning with dToF sensing; Aiper Scuba SE 2026 — Basic (no intelligent path planning).
In Ground Pools (pool compatibility): Aiper Scuba S3 — Yes; Aiper Scuba SE 2026 — Partially (Aiper rates the Scuba SE for above-ground pools and flat-floored in-ground pools up to 860 sq ft; it has no wall climbing, so sloped floors and deep ends are out of reach.).

Information still to confirm

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Option 1 · Aiper

Aiper Scuba S3

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Aiper

Aiper Scuba SE 2026

Last updated October 2026

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What the catalog tells us

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Battery Life

Aiper Scuba S3240 minutes
Aiper Scuba SE 202690 minutes

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Reading layout

Cleaning Coverage

Floor Cleaning

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: Yes

Steps Platform Cleaning

Aiper Scuba S3: Not recorded
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

Wall Cleaning

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

Water Surface Skimming

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

Waterline Cleaning

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: 2026-10-04

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 SE 2026

Cleaning Performance

Brush System

Aiper Scuba S3: Dual active brushes
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: Not recorded

Cleaning Modes

Aiper Scuba S3: 5
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: 2

Edge Cleaning

Aiper Scuba S3: Not recorded
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: Not recorded

Suction Power

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: 2026-10-04

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 SE 2026

1820 GPH

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

Bluetooth

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

Other

Aiper Scuba S3: Not applicable / unspecified
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: Not applicable / unspecified

Features

App Control

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

Automations

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

History Records

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

Manual Remote Control

Aiper Scuba S3: Not recorded
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

Scheduling

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

Filtration

Dual Layer Filter

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: Not recorded

Filter Capacity

Aiper Scuba S3: 3.5 L
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: Not recorded

Filter Fineness

Aiper Scuba S3: 3 µm
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: Not recorded

Filter Full Alert

Aiper Scuba S3: Not recorded
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

Top Access Basket

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: Not recorded

Integrations

Alexa

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

Apple Home

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

Google Home

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

Home Assistant

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No
Catalog note
The Scuba SE has no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth radio (button start, audio alerts only), so there is nothing for Home Assistant to connect to.

Matter

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

SmartThings

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

Navigation

Ai Camera Vision

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

Auto Parking

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: Yes

Navigation Type

Aiper Scuba S3: WavePath 2.0 path planning with dToF sensing
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: Basic (no intelligent path planning)

Obstacle Avoidance

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: Not recorded

Self Docking

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

Ultrasonic Mapping

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

Pool Compatibility

Above Ground Pools

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: Yes

In Ground Pools

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: Partially
Catalog note
Aiper rates the Scuba SE for above-ground pools and flat-floored in-ground pools up to 860 sq ft; it has no wall climbing, so sloped floors and deep ends are out of reach.

Max Pool Area

Aiper Scuba S3: 1650 sq ft
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: 860 sq ft

Power

Battery Capacity

Aiper Scuba S3: 10400mAh
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: 34 Wh

Battery Life

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: 2026-10-04

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 SE 2026

90 minutes

Cable Length

Aiper Scuba S3: Not applicable / unspecified
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: Not applicable / unspecified

Charging Dock

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

Charging Time

Aiper Scuba S3: 4 hours
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: Not recorded

Cordless

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: Yes

Solar Charging

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba SE 2026: No

Specifications for Aiper Scuba S3 versus Aiper Scuba SE 2026
Specification	Aiper Scuba S3	Aiper Scuba SE 2026
Cleaning Coverage
Floor Cleaning	Yes	Yes
Steps Platform Cleaning	Not recorded	No
Wall Cleaning	Yes	No
Water Surface Skimming	No	No
Waterline Cleaning	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 2026-10-04 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.	No
Cleaning Performance
Brush System	Dual active brushes	Not recorded
Cleaning Modes	5	2
Edge Cleaning	Not recorded	Not recorded
Suction Power	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 2026-10-04 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.	1820 GPH
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No
Other	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Features
App Control	Yes	No
Automations	No	No
History Records	Yes	No
Manual Remote Control	Not recorded	No
Scheduling	Yes	No
Filtration
Dual Layer Filter	Yes	Not recorded
Filter Capacity	3.5 L	Not recorded
Filter Fineness	3 µm	Not recorded
Filter Full Alert	Not recorded	No
Top Access Basket	Yes	Not recorded
Integrations
Alexa	No	No
Apple Home	No	No
Google Home	No	No
Home Assistant	No	No Catalog note The Scuba SE has no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth radio (button start, audio alerts only), so there is nothing for Home Assistant to connect to.
Matter	No	No
SmartThings	No	No
Navigation
Ai Camera Vision	No	No
Auto Parking	Yes	Yes
Navigation Type	WavePath 2.0 path planning with dToF sensing	Basic (no intelligent path planning)
Obstacle Avoidance	Yes	Not recorded
Self Docking	No	No
Ultrasonic Mapping	Yes	No
Pool Compatibility
Above Ground Pools	No	Yes
In Ground Pools	Yes	Partially Catalog note Aiper rates the Scuba SE for above-ground pools and flat-floored in-ground pools up to 860 sq ft; it has no wall climbing, so sloped floors and deep ends are out of reach.
Max Pool Area	1650 sq ft	860 sq ft
Power
Battery Capacity	10400mAh	34 Wh
Battery Life	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 2026-10-04 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.	90 minutes
Cable Length	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Charging Dock	No	No
Charging Time	4 hours	Not recorded
Cordless	Yes	Yes
Solar Charging	No	No

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