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Aiper Scuba S3 vs Dreame Z1
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Key differences between Aiper Scuba S3 and Dreame Z1
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
- Dual Layer Filter (filtration): Aiper Scuba S3 — Yes; Dreame Z1 — No.
- Above Ground Pools (pool compatibility): Aiper Scuba S3 — No; Dreame Z1 — Yes.
Specifications to check side by side
- Brush System (cleaning performance): Aiper Scuba S3 — Dual active brushes; Dreame Z1 — Dual roller brushes.
- Cleaning Modes (cleaning performance): Aiper Scuba S3 — 5; Dreame Z1 — 4.
- Suction Power (cleaning performance): Aiper Scuba S3 — 4800 GPH; Dreame Z1 — 8000 GPH.
- Filter Fineness (filtration): Aiper Scuba S3 — 3 µm; Dreame Z1 — 180 µm.
Information still to confirm
- 12 of 44 comparison fields lack a resolved value for at least one selected device. Missing information is not evidence that a feature is absent.
- Check the full table and manufacturer documentation before ruling out a device.
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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These counts describe the available data, not a quality score. More features do not automatically make a better device.
10differences with recorded values for every device
12rows with missing or unspecified information
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Battery Life
- Aiper Scuba S3240 minutes
- Dreame Z1180 minutes
Compare the stated test conditions. Catalog battery figures alone do not predict runtime in your home.
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Showing 44 of 44 rows. “Not recorded” does not mean “No”.
Cleaning Coverage
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Dreame Z1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Not recorded
- Dreame Z1
- Not recorded
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Dreame Z1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Dreame Z1
- No
- 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.
- Dreame Z1
- Yes
Cleaning Performance
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Dual active brushes
- Dreame Z1
- Dual roller brushes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 5
- Dreame Z1
- 4
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Not recorded
- Dreame Z1
- Yes
- 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.
- Dreame Z1
- 8000 GPH
Connectivity
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Dreame Z1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Dreame Z1
- Not recorded
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Dreame Z1
- Not applicable / unspecified
Features
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Dreame Z1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Dreame Z1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Dreame Z1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Not recorded
- Dreame Z1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Dreame Z1
- Not recorded
Filtration
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Dreame Z1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 3.5 L
- Dreame Z1
- Not recorded
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 3 µm
- Dreame Z1
- 180 µm
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Not recorded
- Dreame Z1
- Not recorded
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Dreame Z1
- Not recorded
Integrations
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Dreame Z1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Dreame Z1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Dreame Z1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Dreame Z1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Dreame Z1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Dreame Z1
- No
Navigation
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Dreame Z1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Dreame Z1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- WavePath 2.0 path planning with dToF sensing
- Dreame Z1
- PoolSense ultrasound + 3D structured light
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Dreame Z1
- Not recorded
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Dreame Z1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Dreame Z1
- Yes
Pool Compatibility
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Dreame Z1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Dreame Z1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 1650 sq ft
- Dreame Z1
- 1950 sq ft
Power
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 10400mAh
- Dreame Z1
- Not recorded
- 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.
- Dreame Z1
- 180 minutes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Dreame Z1
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Dreame Z1
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 4 hours
- Dreame Z1
- 4-6 hours
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Dreame Z1
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Dreame Z1
- No
| Specification | Aiper Scuba S3 | Dreame Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Coverage | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| No | No | |
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. | Yes | |
| Cleaning Performance | ||
| Dual active brushes | Dual roller brushes | |
| 5 | 4 | |
| Not recorded | Yes | |
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. | 8000 GPH | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Not recorded | |
| Not applicable / unspecified | Not applicable / unspecified | |
| Features | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Not recorded | No | |
| Yes | Not recorded | |
| Filtration | ||
| Yes | No | |
| 3.5 L | Not recorded | |
| 3 µm | 180 µm | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| Yes | Not recorded | |
| Integrations | ||
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Navigation | ||
| No | No | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| WavePath 2.0 path planning with dToF sensing | PoolSense ultrasound + 3D structured light | |
| Yes | Not recorded | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Pool Compatibility | ||
| No | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| 1650 sq ft | 1950 sq ft | |
| Power | ||
| 10400mAh | Not recorded | |
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. | 180 minutes | |
| Not applicable / unspecified | Not applicable / unspecified | |
| No | No | |
| 4 hours | 4-6 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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