# Beatbot vs Aiper: Cordless Pool Robots Compared

> Beatbot AquaSense 2 vs Aiper Scuba X1: runtime, retrieval, filtration, pool type and price, from published reviews.

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- Author: Mike Moore (https://webofmike.com/about/)
- Published: 2026-11-03
- Last modified: 2026-11-03
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Cordless pool robots got good enough that most people don't miss the cable. The two names that come up most are the Beatbot AquaSense 2 and the Aiper Scuba X1. More guides on the [pool robot hub](/ai-life/home/pool-robots/).

## Side by side

| | Beatbot AquaSense 2 | Aiper Scuba X1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Runtime | Up to 4 hours floor, 3.5 hours walls and waterline | About 3 hours |
| Retrieval | Parks at the surface | Manual retrieval |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground | In-ground only |
| Filtration | 2L basket | Finer 3 micron filtration |
| Charging | Wireless | Wired |

Sources: [Beatbot](https://beatbot.com/blogs/buying-guide/aiper-scuba-x1-vs-beatbot-aquasense-2), [Smart Pool Cleaners](https://smartpoolcleaners.com/cleaners/aiper-scuba-x1-vs-beatbot-aquasense-2/), [RobotsForThat](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/beatbot-aquasense-2/). One of these sources is Beatbot's own comparison, so I lean on the independent ones for anything that looks like a win.

## Beatbot AquaSense 2

The easier one to live with. It parks at the surface when it's done so you don't fish it off the bottom. Independent testing logged 226 minutes with 48% battery left. Testers flagged a small 2L basket and trouble with complex platforms. {{< aff beatbot "See the AquaSense 2 at Beatbot" />}}

## Aiper Scuba X1

Stronger stated suction and finer filtration, usually for less money. Shorter runtime and you pull it out yourself. It's for in-ground pools only. {{< aff aiper "See the Scuba X1 at Aiper" />}}

## Which one

- Above-ground pool: AquaSense 2, since the X1 isn't built for it.
- Lots of fine debris, in-ground, tighter budget: Scuba X1.
- You never want to touch the pool hook again: AquaSense 2.

See [the above-ground pool guide](/ai-life/home/pool-robots/best-robot-pool-cleaner-above-ground/) for more on that case.