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Aiper Scuba S3 vs Aiper Scuba X1

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Key differences between Aiper Scuba S3 and Aiper Scuba X1

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

Home Assistant (integrations): Aiper Scuba S3 — No; Aiper Scuba X1 — Yes (The community Aiper Pool Cleaner integration, installed through HACS, lists the Scuba X1 as a verified model and reads it through the Aiper cloud account.).
Ultrasonic Mapping (navigation): Aiper Scuba S3 — Yes; Aiper Scuba X1 — No (The OmniSense ultrasonic sensors detect obstacles ahead, but Aiper lists mapping as not supported on the Scuba X1.).
Charging Dock (power): Aiper Scuba S3 — No; Aiper Scuba X1 — Yes (A charging dock is in the box: the robot sits on it and charges through contacts on its underside, with no cable to plug into the robot.).

Specifications to check side by side

Brush System (cleaning performance): Aiper Scuba S3 — Dual active brushes; Aiper Scuba X1 — Dual active front and rear roller brushes.
Suction Power (cleaning performance): Aiper Scuba S3 — 4800 GPH; Aiper Scuba X1 — 6600 GPH (6,600 GPH (25,200 L/h) through a dual-jet design driven by four brushless motors.).
Filter Capacity (filtration): Aiper Scuba S3 — 3.5 L; Aiper Scuba X1 — 5 L.
Navigation Type (navigation): Aiper Scuba S3 — WavePath 2.0 path planning with dToF sensing; Aiper Scuba X1 — WavePath 3.0 path planning with OmniSense ultrasonic sensors.

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Option 1 · Aiper

Aiper Scuba S3

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Aiper

Aiper Scuba X1

Last updated October 2026

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Home Assistant

Aiper Scuba S3No
Aiper Scuba X1Yes

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Battery Life

Aiper Scuba S3240 minutes
Aiper Scuba X1180 minutes

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Reading layout

Cleaning Coverage

Floor Cleaning

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba X1: Yes

Steps Platform Cleaning

Aiper Scuba S3: Not recorded
Aiper Scuba X1: No
Catalog note
Aiper lists elevated platforms and slopes for the Scuba X1 Pro, not for the Scuba X1, whose coverage stops at floor, walls and waterline.

Wall Cleaning

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba X1: Yes

Water Surface Skimming

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba X1: No
Catalog note
Aiper lists floor, walls and waterline as the Scuba X1 coverage. Surface skimming is what the Scuba X1 Pro Max adds.

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 X1

Yes

Manufacturer source

The cleaner supports waterline scrubbing.

Aiper Scuba X1 manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Aiper Scuba X1
Region: US manufacturer page
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Three hours equals 180 minutes. Flow rate is not suction pressure; actual runtime varies.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

WaveLine 2.0 scrubs horizontally along the waterline, reaching about 2 inches above it.

Cleaning Performance

Brush System

Aiper Scuba S3: Dual active brushes
Aiper Scuba X1: Dual active front and rear roller brushes

Cleaning Modes

Aiper Scuba S3: 5
Aiper Scuba X1: 5
Catalog note
Smart, floor, wall and waterline modes from the buttons, plus a periodic mode set from the app.

Edge Cleaning

Aiper Scuba S3: Not recorded
Aiper Scuba X1: 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 X1

6600 GPH

Manufacturer source

The advertised pump flow is 6,600 US gallons per hour.

Aiper Scuba X1 manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Aiper Scuba X1
Region: US manufacturer page
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Three hours equals 180 minutes. Flow rate is not suction pressure; actual runtime varies.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

6,600 GPH (25,200 L/h) through a dual-jet design driven by four brushless motors.

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba X1: Yes
Catalog note
The user manual asks for a 2.4 GHz or mixed 2.4/5 GHz network.

Bluetooth

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba X1: Yes
Catalog note
The Aiper app can add the robot over Bluetooth during setup.

Other

Aiper Scuba S3: Not applicable / unspecified
Aiper Scuba X1: Underwater communication (HydroComm required)
Catalog note
Control while the robot is submerged needs the HydroComm Pro or Pure, sold separately.

Features

App Control

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba X1: Yes

Automations

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba X1: No

History Records

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba X1: Not recorded

Manual Remote Control

Aiper Scuba S3: Not recorded
Aiper Scuba X1: Not recorded

Scheduling

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba X1: Yes
Catalog note
A periodic mode in the Aiper app runs the robot on a schedule for routine maintenance.

Filtration

Dual Layer Filter

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba X1: Yes
Catalog note
A filter basket for leaves and sand plus a replaceable MicroMesh ultra-fine filter rated down to 3 µm, which can be used together.

Filter Capacity

Aiper Scuba S3: 3.5 L
Aiper Scuba X1: 5 L

Filter Fineness

Aiper Scuba S3: 3 µm
Aiper Scuba X1: 3 µm

Filter Full Alert

Aiper Scuba S3: Not recorded
Aiper Scuba X1: Not recorded

Top Access Basket

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba X1: Yes
Catalog note
Aiper specifies the 5 L basket as top load.

Integrations

Alexa

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba X1: No
Catalog note
Aiper claims no voice assistant support for the Scuba X1 and the Amazon listing names only app control.

Apple Home

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba X1: No
Catalog note
Aiper names no Apple Home support, and with no Matter certification there is no path into the Home app.

Google Home

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba X1: No
Catalog note
Aiper documents control through its own app only, and the robot has no Matter certification that would open a Google Home path.

Home Assistant

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba X1: Yes
Catalog note
The community Aiper Pool Cleaner integration, installed through HACS, lists the Scuba X1 as a verified model and reads it through the Aiper cloud account.

Matter

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba X1: No
Catalog note
Aiper does not appear among the manufacturers in the CSA certified product search, and claims no Matter support.

SmartThings

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba X1: No
Catalog note
Aiper names no SmartThings support, and the robot is not Matter certified, so the automatic Works with SmartThings path does not apply.

Navigation

Ai Camera Vision

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba X1: No
Catalog note
Aiper marks AI features and the AI camera as absent on the Scuba X1 in its own comparison tables.

Auto Parking

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba X1: Yes
Catalog note
When the battery runs low it stops the task and parks at the edge of the pool, per the user manual.

Navigation Type

Aiper Scuba S3: WavePath 2.0 path planning with dToF sensing
Aiper Scuba X1: WavePath 3.0 path planning with OmniSense ultrasonic sensors

Obstacle Avoidance

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba X1: Yes
Catalog note
OmniSense ultrasonic sensors, 14 in total, detect obstacles in advance and slow the robot down.

Self Docking

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba X1: No
Catalog note
The charging dock sits out of the water: the robot is pulled out with the included hook and set on the dock to charge.

Ultrasonic Mapping

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba X1: No
Catalog note
The OmniSense ultrasonic sensors detect obstacles ahead, but Aiper lists mapping as not supported on the Scuba X1.

Pool Compatibility

Above Ground Pools

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba X1: No
Catalog note
Aiper lists in-ground as the only pool type for the Scuba X1 and sells it under its in-ground range.

In Ground Pools

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba X1: Yes
Catalog note
Aiper rates the Scuba X1 for in-ground pools with concrete, fibreglass, vinyl and tile surfaces.

Max Pool Area

Aiper Scuba S3: 1650 sq ft
Aiper Scuba X1: 2150 sq ft
Catalog note
Aiper rates it for pools up to 2,150 sq ft (200 m²) and 66 ft (20 m) long.

Power

Battery Capacity

Aiper Scuba S3: 10400mAh
Aiper Scuba X1: 268.48 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 X1

180 minutes

Manufacturer source

The advertised runtime is up to three hours.

Aiper Scuba X1 manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Aiper Scuba X1
Region: US manufacturer page
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Three hours equals 180 minutes. Flow rate is not suction pressure; actual runtime varies.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Cable Length

Aiper Scuba S3: Not applicable / unspecified
Aiper Scuba X1: Not applicable / unspecified

Charging Dock

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba X1: Yes
Catalog note
A charging dock is in the box: the robot sits on it and charges through contacts on its underside, with no cable to plug into the robot.

Charging Time

Aiper Scuba S3: 4 hours
Aiper Scuba X1: 4 hours

Cordless

Aiper Scuba S3: Yes
Aiper Scuba X1: Yes

Solar Charging

Aiper Scuba S3: No
Aiper Scuba X1: No

Specifications for Aiper Scuba S3 versus Aiper Scuba X1
Specification	Aiper Scuba S3	Aiper Scuba X1
Cleaning Coverage
Floor Cleaning	Yes	Yes
Steps Platform Cleaning	Not recorded	No Catalog note Aiper lists elevated platforms and slopes for the Scuba X1 Pro, not for the Scuba X1, whose coverage stops at floor, walls and waterline.
Wall Cleaning	Yes	Yes
Water Surface Skimming	No	No Catalog note Aiper lists floor, walls and waterline as the Scuba X1 coverage. Surface skimming is what the Scuba X1 Pro Max adds.
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.	Yes Manufacturer source The cleaner supports waterline scrubbing. Aiper Scuba X1 manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Aiper Scuba X1 Region US manufacturer page Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Three hours equals 180 minutes. Flow rate is not suction pressure; actual runtime varies. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note WaveLine 2.0 scrubs horizontally along the waterline, reaching about 2 inches above it.
Cleaning Performance
Brush System	Dual active brushes	Dual active front and rear roller brushes
Cleaning Modes	5	5 Catalog note Smart, floor, wall and waterline modes from the buttons, plus a periodic mode set from the app.
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.	6600 GPH Manufacturer source The advertised pump flow is 6,600 US gallons per hour. Aiper Scuba X1 manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Aiper Scuba X1 Region US manufacturer page Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Three hours equals 180 minutes. Flow rate is not suction pressure; actual runtime varies. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note 6,600 GPH (25,200 L/h) through a dual-jet design driven by four brushless motors.
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes Catalog note The user manual asks for a 2.4 GHz or mixed 2.4/5 GHz network.
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes Catalog note The Aiper app can add the robot over Bluetooth during setup.
Other	Not applicable / unspecified	Underwater communication (HydroComm required) Catalog note Control while the robot is submerged needs the HydroComm Pro or Pure, sold separately.
Features
App Control	Yes	Yes
Automations	No	No
History Records	Yes	Not recorded
Manual Remote Control	Not recorded	Not recorded
Scheduling	Yes	Yes Catalog note A periodic mode in the Aiper app runs the robot on a schedule for routine maintenance.
Filtration
Dual Layer Filter	Yes	Yes Catalog note A filter basket for leaves and sand plus a replaceable MicroMesh ultra-fine filter rated down to 3 µm, which can be used together.
Filter Capacity	3.5 L	5 L
Filter Fineness	3 µm	3 µm
Filter Full Alert	Not recorded	Not recorded
Top Access Basket	Yes	Yes Catalog note Aiper specifies the 5 L basket as top load.
Integrations
Alexa	No	No Catalog note Aiper claims no voice assistant support for the Scuba X1 and the Amazon listing names only app control.
Apple Home	No	No Catalog note Aiper names no Apple Home support, and with no Matter certification there is no path into the Home app.
Google Home	No	No Catalog note Aiper documents control through its own app only, and the robot has no Matter certification that would open a Google Home path.
Home Assistant	No	Yes Catalog note The community Aiper Pool Cleaner integration, installed through HACS, lists the Scuba X1 as a verified model and reads it through the Aiper cloud account.
Matter	No	No Catalog note Aiper does not appear among the manufacturers in the CSA certified product search, and claims no Matter support.
SmartThings	No	No Catalog note Aiper names no SmartThings support, and the robot is not Matter certified, so the automatic Works with SmartThings path does not apply.
Navigation
Ai Camera Vision	No	No Catalog note Aiper marks AI features and the AI camera as absent on the Scuba X1 in its own comparison tables.
Auto Parking	Yes	Yes Catalog note When the battery runs low it stops the task and parks at the edge of the pool, per the user manual.
Navigation Type	WavePath 2.0 path planning with dToF sensing	WavePath 3.0 path planning with OmniSense ultrasonic sensors
Obstacle Avoidance	Yes	Yes Catalog note OmniSense ultrasonic sensors, 14 in total, detect obstacles in advance and slow the robot down.
Self Docking	No	No Catalog note The charging dock sits out of the water: the robot is pulled out with the included hook and set on the dock to charge.
Ultrasonic Mapping	Yes	No Catalog note The OmniSense ultrasonic sensors detect obstacles ahead, but Aiper lists mapping as not supported on the Scuba X1.
Pool Compatibility
Above Ground Pools	No	No Catalog note Aiper lists in-ground as the only pool type for the Scuba X1 and sells it under its in-ground range.
In Ground Pools	Yes	Yes Catalog note Aiper rates the Scuba X1 for in-ground pools with concrete, fibreglass, vinyl and tile surfaces.
Max Pool Area	1650 sq ft	2150 sq ft Catalog note Aiper rates it for pools up to 2,150 sq ft (200 m²) and 66 ft (20 m) long.
Power
Battery Capacity	10400mAh	268.48 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.	180 minutes Manufacturer source The advertised runtime is up to three hours. Aiper Scuba X1 manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Aiper Scuba X1 Region US manufacturer page Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Three hours equals 180 minutes. Flow rate is not suction pressure; actual runtime varies. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Cable Length	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Charging Dock	No	Yes Catalog note A charging dock is in the box: the robot sits on it and charges through contacts on its underside, with no cable to plug into the robot.
Charging Time	4 hours	4 hours
Cordless	Yes	Yes
Solar Charging	No	No

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