Aiper Scuba S1
24-month limited warranty
- Cordless
- Up to 1,600 sq ft / 50 ft
- Floor + walls + waterline
- Official pages conflict: 150 or 180 minutes for a full run; Eco claims 240–270 minutes across divided cycles
Aiper Scuba S1 vs Dolphin Escape
See how these two robots compare—and why the Dolphin Escape is the easy choice for corded cleaning with no battery downtime.
Dolphin Escape
Max-Series™
2 years manufacturer warranty
- Corded — no recharge time
- Up to 30 ft
- Floor
- MaxBin™
$659
Why corded wins
Corded Dolphin avoids the charging routine built into every Aiper.
Aiper removes the floating cable, but every full-capacity run depends on a charged battery. Dolphin Max-Series™ and ProLine™ deliver continuous power, immediate repeat cycles and more filtration choices.
Scuba S1 runs on a battery
- No floating cable, but the robot must recharge after its available battery is used.
- Runtime: Official pages conflict: 150 or 180 minutes for a full run; Eco claims 240–270 minutes across divided cycles
- Recharge time: 3–4 hours
Corded power keeps the next cycle ready
- No charging delay or finite battery runtime.
- Reusable MaxBin™, NanoFilters™ or MultiMedia™ filtration choices.
- Authorized-dealer support and genuine replacement parts.
Choose a Max-Series™ or ProLine™ Dolphin when immediate repeat cycles, no battery-care routine, model-specific filter choices and authorized-dealer support carry more weight.
The Dolphins worth buying
Four corded picks. No battery compromises.
Every model below is ready for another full-capacity cycle as soon as the filter is rinsed. Choose the cleaning coverage and filtration that fit your pool.
No multi-hour charging break between cycles.
MaxBin™, NanoFilters™ or Premier MultiMedia™.
Manufacturer warranty, genuine parts and authorized dealers.
Max-Series™ · Best value
Dolphin Cayman
Corded floor-and-wall cleaning, a weekly timer and oversized MaxBin™ filtration for pools up to 40 ft.
$1049.0
Max-Series™ + ProLine™ · Best overall
Dolphin Quantum
Our all-around pick with floor-to-waterline cleaning, step coverage, app control, an XXL MaxBin™ and NanoFilters™.
$1599.0
ProLine™ · Best filtration
Dolphin Premier
The filtration specialist: standard cartridges, NanoFilters™ and an oversized leaf bag, backed by a 3-year warranty.
$1949.0
ProLine™ · Most advanced
Dolphin Sigma
Our connected ProLine™ flagship with app control, gyroscope-guided navigation, waterline cleaning and a 3-year warranty.
$2349.0
| What to compare | Scuba S1 | Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Pool and cleaning system | ||
| Power | Cordless lithium-ion battery | Corded low-voltage power; no onboard traction battery to recharge |
| Pool rating | Up to 1,600 sq ft / 50 ft | Up to 30 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor + walls + waterline | Floor |
| Runtime / cycle | Official pages conflict: 150 or 180 minutes for a full run; Eco claims 240–270 minutes across divided cycles | 1.5 hours |
| Charging / repeat cycles | 3–4 hours to recharge | No charging delay; rinse the filter and start another cycle |
| Flow rate | 4,200 GPH rated flow | 4,000 GPH |
| Scrubbing system | One active PVC roller; two drive motors + one brushless filtration motor | 2 (HyperBrush™) |
| Filtration | 3.5 L, 180 µm basket; current store data says 3 µm media is equipped while Aiper's filter guide calls it optional | MaxBin™ |
| Controls and ownership | ||
| Navigation | WavePath™ 2.0 with five selectable cleaning modes | SmartNav 2.0™ |
| Scheduling / controls | Periodic/Eco cleaning schedule through the Aiper app | Optional power supply upgrade |
| Warranty | 24-month limited warranty | 2 years manufacturer warranty |
| What is included |
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Sizing note: Pool area, maximum length, runtime and flow each tell you something different. Match the cleaner to your measured pool instead of choosing whichever headline number is largest.
How Scuba S1 and Escape compare
The Aiper Scuba S1 is cordless and rated for up to 1,600 sq ft / 50 ft. It cleans floor + walls + waterline and uses 3.5 l, 180 µm basket; current store data says 3 µm media is equipped while aiper's filter guide calls it optional filtration. Runtime: Official pages conflict: 150 or 180 minutes for a full run; Eco claims 240–270 minutes across divided cycles.
The Dolphin Escape comes from the Max-Series™ lineup. It is rated for up to 30 ft and cleans floor with MaxBin™ filtration. Its standard cycle is 1.5 hours.
The easy choice: corded Dolphin
The Scuba S1 removes the floating cable, but it adds charging time, finite runtime and battery care to the cleaning routine.
We recommend the Dolphin Escape. Its corded power is ready for another cycle as soon as the filter is rinsed, and it belongs to the Max-Series™.
Ready to choose your Dolphin?
Start with Max-Series™ for corded value, or step up to ProLine™ for our strongest residential filtration and coverage.
Scuba S1 vs Escape FAQ
Is Aiper Scuba S1 better than Dolphin Escape?
For most pool owners, we recommend a corded Dolphin Max-Series™ or ProLine™ robot. Aiper Scuba S1 removes the cable, but it also adds charging time, finite runtime and battery care.
What is the biggest difference between these two cleaners?
Aiper removes the floating cable, but every full-capacity run depends on a charged battery. Dolphin Max-Series™ and ProLine™ deliver continuous power, immediate repeat cycles and more filtration choices.
Can their pool-size ratings be compared directly?
No. Pool area, maximum length, runtime and flow each tell you something different. Match the cleaner to your measured pool instead of choosing whichever headline number is largest.
Which Dolphin is your pick?
The Dolphin Escape is our Dolphin pick in this matchup. It belongs to the Max-Series™ and pairs its coverage with corded power that never waits on a recharge.
Sources and specifications
We reviewed these manufacturer pages and policies on November 9, 2026. Specifications, prices and app features can change.