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Aiper Scuba X1 vs Beatbot AquaSense X

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Key differences between Aiper Scuba X1 and Beatbot AquaSense X

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Steps Platform Cleaning (cleaning coverage): Aiper Scuba X1 — No (Aiper lists elevated platforms and slopes for the Scuba X1 Pro, not for the Scuba X1, whose coverage stops at floor, walls and waterline.); Beatbot AquaSense X — Yes (Beatbot rates it for platforms and large stairs in water as shallow as 14 inches, with a minimum platform area of 3.3 ft x 3.3 ft.).
Water Surface Skimming (cleaning coverage): Aiper Scuba X1 — No (Aiper lists floor, walls and waterline as the Scuba X1 coverage. Surface skimming is what the Scuba X1 Pro Max adds.); Beatbot AquaSense X — Yes.
Alexa (integrations): Aiper Scuba X1 — No (Aiper claims no voice assistant support for the Scuba X1 and the Amazon listing names only app control.); Beatbot AquaSense X — Yes (Beatbot lists Google Home, Alexa and Siri voice control, which works while the robot is at the water surface or on the station.).
Google Home (integrations): Aiper Scuba X1 — No (Aiper documents control through its own app only, and the robot has no Matter certification that would open a Google Home path.); Beatbot AquaSense X — Yes (Beatbot lists Google Home, Alexa and Siri voice control, which works while the robot is at the water surface or on the station.).

Specifications to check side by side

Brush System (cleaning performance): Aiper Scuba X1 — Dual active front and rear roller brushes; Beatbot AquaSense X — Dual-group roller brushes plus side brushes.
Cleaning Modes (cleaning performance): Aiper Scuba X1 — 5 (Smart, floor, wall and waterline modes from the buttons, plus a periodic mode set from the app.); Beatbot AquaSense X — 7.
Suction Power (cleaning performance): Aiper Scuba X1 — 6600 GPH (6,600 GPH (25,200 L/h) through a dual-jet design driven by four brushless motors.); Beatbot AquaSense X — 6800 GPH.
Other (connectivity): Aiper Scuba X1 — Underwater communication (HydroComm required) (Control while the robot is submerged needs the HydroComm Pro or Pure, sold separately.); Beatbot AquaSense X — 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

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Option 1 · Aiper

Aiper Scuba X1

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Beatbot

Beatbot AquaSense X

Last updated October 2026

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Battery Life

Aiper Scuba X1180 minutes
Beatbot AquaSense X600 minutes

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Reading layout

Cleaning Coverage

Floor Cleaning

Aiper Scuba X1: Yes
Beatbot AquaSense X: Yes

Steps Platform Cleaning

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.
Beatbot AquaSense X: Yes
Catalog note
Beatbot rates it for platforms and large stairs in water as shallow as 14 inches, with a minimum platform area of 3.3 ft x 3.3 ft.

Wall Cleaning

Aiper Scuba X1: Yes
Beatbot AquaSense X: Yes

Water Surface Skimming

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.
Beatbot AquaSense X: Yes

Waterline Cleaning

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.

Beatbot AquaSense X

Yes

Cleaning Performance

Brush System

Aiper Scuba X1: Dual active front and rear roller brushes
Beatbot AquaSense X: Dual-group roller brushes plus side brushes

Cleaning Modes

Aiper Scuba X1: 5
Catalog note
Smart, floor, wall and waterline modes from the buttons, plus a periodic mode set from the app.
Beatbot AquaSense X: 7

Edge Cleaning

Aiper Scuba X1: Not recorded
Beatbot AquaSense X: Yes
Catalog note
Two side brush strips clip onto the robot and sweep debris from the pool edge towards the intake.

Suction Power

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.

Beatbot AquaSense X

6800 GPH

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

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

Bluetooth

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

Other

Aiper Scuba X1: Underwater communication (HydroComm required)
Catalog note
Control while the robot is submerged needs the HydroComm Pro or Pure, sold separately.
Beatbot AquaSense X: 5 GHz Wi-Fi

Features

App Control

Aiper Scuba X1: Yes
Beatbot AquaSense X: Yes

Automations

Aiper Scuba X1: No
Beatbot AquaSense X: No

History Records

Aiper Scuba X1: Not recorded
Beatbot AquaSense X: Yes
Catalog note
The app logs each session with its runtime, battery use and the area covered.

Manual Remote Control

Aiper Scuba X1: Not recorded
Beatbot AquaSense X: No
Catalog note
No remote is included and the app link drops as soon as the robot submerges, so there is no live steering.

Scheduling

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

Filtration

Dual Layer Filter

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.
Beatbot AquaSense X: Yes

Filter Capacity

Aiper Scuba X1: 5 L
Beatbot AquaSense X: 5 L

Filter Fineness

Aiper Scuba X1: 3 µm
Beatbot AquaSense X: 150 µm

Filter Full Alert

Aiper Scuba X1: Not recorded
Beatbot AquaSense X: Not recorded

Top Access Basket

Aiper Scuba X1: Yes
Catalog note
Aiper specifies the 5 L basket as top load.
Beatbot AquaSense X: Not recorded

Integrations

Alexa

Aiper Scuba X1: No
Catalog note
Aiper claims no voice assistant support for the Scuba X1 and the Amazon listing names only app control.
Beatbot AquaSense X: Yes
Catalog note
Beatbot lists Google Home, Alexa and Siri voice control, which works while the robot is at the water surface or on the station.

Apple Home

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.
Beatbot AquaSense X: No
Catalog note
Beatbot names Siri, which is app level voice control, and never Apple Home or HomeKit, and the robot is not Matter certified.

Google Home

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.
Beatbot AquaSense X: Yes
Catalog note
Beatbot lists Google Home, Alexa and Siri voice control, which works while the robot is at the water surface or on the station.

Home Assistant

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.
Beatbot AquaSense X: Not recorded

Matter

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

SmartThings

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.
Beatbot AquaSense X: No
Catalog note
Beatbot names Google Home, Alexa and Siri as its only smart home integrations, and the robot is not Matter certified.

Navigation

Ai Camera Vision

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.
Beatbot AquaSense X: Yes

Auto Parking

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.
Beatbot AquaSense X: Yes

Navigation Type

Aiper Scuba X1: WavePath 3.0 path planning with OmniSense ultrasonic sensors
Beatbot AquaSense X: HybridSense AI vision (29 sensors)

Obstacle Avoidance

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

Self Docking

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.
Beatbot AquaSense X: No
Catalog note
The AstroRinse station sits on the deck, so the robot parks itself at the surface and the owner lifts it onto the station.

Ultrasonic Mapping

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

Pool Compatibility

Above Ground Pools

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.
Beatbot AquaSense X: Yes

In Ground Pools

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

Max Pool Area

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.
Beatbot AquaSense X: 3875 sq ft

Power

Battery Capacity

Aiper Scuba X1: 268.48 Wh
Beatbot AquaSense X: 13400 mAh

Battery Life

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.

Beatbot AquaSense X

600 minutes

Cable Length

Aiper Scuba X1: Not applicable / unspecified
Beatbot AquaSense X: Not applicable / unspecified

Charging Dock

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.
Beatbot AquaSense X: Yes
Catalog note
The AstroRinse station charges the robot wirelessly at 88 W once its filter cleaning cycle is done.

Charging Time

Aiper Scuba X1: 4 hours
Beatbot AquaSense X: 4.5 hours

Cordless

Aiper Scuba X1: Yes
Beatbot AquaSense X: Yes

Solar Charging

Aiper Scuba X1: No
Beatbot AquaSense X: No

Specifications for Aiper Scuba X1 versus Beatbot AquaSense X
Specification	Aiper Scuba X1	Beatbot AquaSense X
Cleaning Coverage
Floor Cleaning	Yes	Yes
Steps Platform Cleaning	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.	Yes Catalog note Beatbot rates it for platforms and large stairs in water as shallow as 14 inches, with a minimum platform area of 3.3 ft x 3.3 ft.
Wall Cleaning	Yes	Yes
Water Surface Skimming	No Catalog note Aiper lists floor, walls and waterline as the Scuba X1 coverage. Surface skimming is what the Scuba X1 Pro Max adds.	Yes
Waterline Cleaning	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.	Yes
Cleaning Performance
Brush System	Dual active front and rear roller brushes	Dual-group roller brushes plus side brushes
Cleaning Modes	5 Catalog note Smart, floor, wall and waterline modes from the buttons, plus a periodic mode set from the app.	7
Edge Cleaning	Not recorded	Yes Catalog note Two side brush strips clip onto the robot and sweep debris from the pool edge towards the intake.
Suction Power	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.	6800 GPH
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Catalog note The user manual asks for a 2.4 GHz or mixed 2.4/5 GHz network.	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes Catalog note The Aiper app can add the robot over Bluetooth during setup.	Yes
Other	Underwater communication (HydroComm required) Catalog note Control while the robot is submerged needs the HydroComm Pro or Pure, sold separately.	5 GHz Wi-Fi
Features
App Control	Yes	Yes
Automations	No	No
History Records	Not recorded	Yes Catalog note The app logs each session with its runtime, battery use and the area covered.
Manual Remote Control	Not recorded	No Catalog note No remote is included and the app link drops as soon as the robot submerges, so there is no live steering.
Scheduling	Yes Catalog note A periodic mode in the Aiper app runs the robot on a schedule for routine maintenance.	Yes
Filtration
Dual Layer Filter	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.	Yes
Filter Capacity	5 L	5 L
Filter Fineness	3 µm	150 µm
Filter Full Alert	Not recorded	Not recorded
Top Access Basket	Yes Catalog note Aiper specifies the 5 L basket as top load.	Not recorded
Integrations
Alexa	No Catalog note Aiper claims no voice assistant support for the Scuba X1 and the Amazon listing names only app control.	Yes Catalog note Beatbot lists Google Home, Alexa and Siri voice control, which works while the robot is at the water surface or on the station.
Apple Home	No Catalog note Aiper names no Apple Home support, and with no Matter certification there is no path into the Home app.	No Catalog note Beatbot names Siri, which is app level voice control, and never Apple Home or HomeKit, and the robot is not Matter certified.
Google Home	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.	Yes Catalog note Beatbot lists Google Home, Alexa and Siri voice control, which works while the robot is at the water surface or on the station.
Home Assistant	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.	Not recorded
Matter	No Catalog note Aiper does not appear among the manufacturers in the CSA certified product search, and claims no Matter support.	No Catalog note No Beatbot product appears in the CSA certified product search, and Beatbot claims no Matter support.
SmartThings	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.	No Catalog note Beatbot names Google Home, Alexa and Siri as its only smart home integrations, and the robot is not Matter certified.
Navigation
Ai Camera Vision	No Catalog note Aiper marks AI features and the AI camera as absent on the Scuba X1 in its own comparison tables.	Yes
Auto Parking	Yes Catalog note When the battery runs low it stops the task and parks at the edge of the pool, per the user manual.	Yes
Navigation Type	WavePath 3.0 path planning with OmniSense ultrasonic sensors	HybridSense AI vision (29 sensors)
Obstacle Avoidance	Yes Catalog note OmniSense ultrasonic sensors, 14 in total, detect obstacles in advance and slow the robot down.	Yes
Self Docking	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.	No Catalog note The AstroRinse station sits on the deck, so the robot parks itself at the surface and the owner lifts it onto the station.
Ultrasonic Mapping	No Catalog note The OmniSense ultrasonic sensors detect obstacles ahead, but Aiper lists mapping as not supported on the Scuba X1.	Yes
Pool Compatibility
Above Ground Pools	No Catalog note Aiper lists in-ground as the only pool type for the Scuba X1 and sells it under its in-ground range.	Yes
In Ground Pools	Yes Catalog note Aiper rates the Scuba X1 for in-ground pools with concrete, fibreglass, vinyl and tile surfaces.	Yes
Max Pool Area	2150 sq ft Catalog note Aiper rates it for pools up to 2,150 sq ft (200 m²) and 66 ft (20 m) long.	3875 sq ft
Power
Battery Capacity	268.48 Wh	13400 mAh
Battery Life	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.	600 minutes
Cable Length	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Charging Dock	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.	Yes Catalog note The AstroRinse station charges the robot wirelessly at 88 W once its filter cleaning cycle is done.
Charging Time	4 hours	4.5 hours
Cordless	Yes	Yes
Solar Charging	No	No

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