Scuba X1 Pro
3 independent reviewsRead the findings →Aiper's mid-range cordless robot: the Scuba X1 with a pool map and a sensor for ledges and steps. It's best for pools with curves, alcoves or a sun shelf. Its fine filter needs rinsing after every run.
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What reviewers found
CyberShack is the only review of the X1 Pro itself, and it's positive: the pool map fixed the navigation problems it had with the Scuba X1, and cleaning was thorough. Les Numériques and PCWorld tested the Scuba X1, which shares the X1 Pro's rollers, pump and filters. Les Numériques found that one good on the floor but poor on steps, while PCWorld found it missed about a tenth of its test debris and hated cleaning the fine filter. Nobody else has tested the X1 Pro's map or ledge sensor.
CyberShack, hands-on, Apr 2026 · Les Numériques, hands-on, Jun 2025 (tested on the Scuba X1; Tested in a 7 x 3.5m pool) · PCWorld, hands-on, Apr 2025 (tested on the Scuba X1)
Floor, wall and waterline
Mixed resultsCyberShack found the X1 Pro cleaned thoroughly. On the Scuba X1, which shares its rollers and pump, Les Numériques found floors its strength but walls only adequate, and PCWorld found it left leaves on the bottom.
Debris
Mixed resultsThe X1 Pro has the X1's pump, basket and 3-micron filter, per the specifications. CyberShack and Les Numériques found that filter held on to fine dirt, but PCWorld saw the X1 miss about a tenth of its test debris, including leaves.
Coverage and navigation
Not enough evidenceOnly CyberShack tested it: the pool map cut out missed patches and repeat passes, and the downward sensor let it clean ledges and stairs. That's promising, but no second review has confirmed it.
Battery and charging
Not enough evidenceOnly CyberShack tested it, getting a little under the claimed 180 minutes, and found the charge of up to about five hours makes two cleans in a day hard.
Filter and retrieval
Mixed resultsIt shares the X1's baskets and fine filter and doesn't surface by itself. CyberShack found the filter simple to hose off, but on the X1 PCWorld called it a massive pain that needed a scrub brush.
Pool types it suits
Not enough evidenceOnly CyberShack tested it. It found the map makes it better suited to irregular pools with alcoves, ledges and stairs, and warns that rough pebble finishes wear the rollers and tracks faster.
Reliability and support
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use has run the X1 Pro long-term or judged Aiper's support.
Value
Not enough evidenceOnly CyberShack has judged the X1 Pro's value: worth the extra over the Scuba X1 for irregularly shaped pools, but unlikely to matter in a standard rectangular one. No other review of this model has weighed it up.
Verdicts come from independent, hands-on, finished reviews. An area needs at least two of them before we say more than “Not enough evidence”. We don't score robots ourselves. How this works
The pool map is the upgrade
On its first run the X1 Pro traces the floor and walls to build a map, CyberShack found, then uses it to keep track of where it is after a quick orientation move. That cut out missed patches and repeat passes, and fixed the navigation problems it had with the X1. The downward-facing sensor also let it clean ledges and stairs. That matters, because Les Numériques found the plain X1 treats steps as walls and leaves debris on them. It's one test, so treat the ledge cleaning as promising rather than proven.
Cleaning shared with the X1
CyberShack found the X1 Pro cleaned thoroughly and reliably, with its twin silicone rollers and fine filter hanging on to what it picked up. Tests of the X1 are more mixed. Les Numériques found the floor was its strongest area, though it took two full passes to collect all the leaves and soil the tester had added. PCWorld measured about 90% pickup and found leaves left on the bottom. CyberShack also warns that rough pebble or aggregate finishes wear the rollers and tracks faster.
The fine filter takes effort
Aiper recommends rinsing the 3-micron MicroMesh filter after every use and replacing it now and then, per Aiper. CyberShack found hosing it off simple enough. Testing the X1, PCWorld called the three-piece fine filter a massive pain to clean that needed a scrub brush. Les Numériques found it slower to rinse than the plain baskets, and notes Aiper puts its life at about 30 uses. If your pool gets leaves rather than fine dust, using the coarser basket on its own saves time.
Battery, charging and retrieval
CyberShack got a little under the claimed 180 minutes, and found the charge of up to about five hours makes two cleans in one day hard. Max suction cuts runtime by about a fifth. It also scheduled runs and left the robot in the pool between them. Getting it out means a hook on a pole, and Les Numériques found the X1 couldn't be stopped mid-run without the HydroComm Pro, which Aiper sells separately for underwater control and waterline retrieval.
Only CyberShack tested the Scuba X1 Pro itself. Les Numériques and PCWorld tested the Scuba X1, which CyberShack says shares its rollers, pump, basket and fine filter but lacks the pool map, the ledge sensor and the three suction levels. Nobody else has tested the X1 Pro's map or ledge cleaning yet.
Our take
Should you buy the Scuba X1 Pro?
Best for: Pools with curves, steps or shallow sitting ledges. Skip it if: You also need floating leaves collected from the surface.
buy it if your pool has curves, alcoves or a sun shelf. For a plain rectangle CyberShack reckons the cheaper Aiper Scuba X1 does the job, and if you also want floating leaves collected, the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max skims too.
The Scuba X1 Pro is the Scuba X1 with navigation added. It maps the pool on its first run and keeps track of where it is, and a downward-facing sensor lets it clean ledges and sun shelves. It shares the X1's rollers, pump, basket and fine filter, adds three suction levels, and cleans the floor, walls and waterline without skimming.
Only CyberShack has tested the X1 Pro itself. It found the map cut out missed patches and repeat passes, fixing the navigation problems it had with the X1, and reckons the upgrade pays off in irregular pools but not in a plain rectangle. Les Numériques and PCWorld tested the plain X1, which has the same cleaning parts. Les Numériques found it good on the floor but poor on steps, and PCWorld found it missed about a tenth of its test debris and called the fine filter a massive pain to clean. Aiper says to rinse that filter after every run. Charging takes up to about five hours, which CyberShack found makes two cleans in a day hard, and it doesn't surface on its own, so you'll need a hook.
Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Does it climb walls and clean the waterline?
Yes. Aiper lists the floor, walls, waterline, raised platforms and slopes, with a mode that moves it sideways along the waterline, per the specifications. CyberShack found it cleaned thoroughly, though it didn't single out the waterline.
Is it cordless, and how long does a charge last?
Yes. Aiper claims up to 180 minutes and 5 hours to charge, per the specifications. CyberShack got a little under 180 minutes, and notes the long charge makes two cleans in one day hard. Max suction cuts runtime by about a fifth.
Can it cope with steps and a deep end?
That's the main reason to pick it over the X1. CyberShack found its downward-facing sensor let it clean ledges and stairs, and recommends it for pools that have them. Les Numériques found the plain Scuba X1 treated steps as walls and left debris on them.
How do I get it out of the water?
With a hook on a pool pole. Les Numériques and PCWorld both lifted the Scuba X1 out that way, and Les Numériques found you can't end a run early without the HydroComm Pro accessory, which Aiper sells separately for underwater control and waterline retrieval.
How do I clean the filter?
Lift out the top-load basket and hose it down. Aiper recommends rinsing the 3-micron fine filter after every use, per the specifications. CyberShack found that simple, but PCWorld needed a scrub brush for the X1's identical fine filter, so only fit it when your pool needs it.
Does it need an app?
For setup and schedules, yes. CyberShack paired it over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in the app and scheduled runs, while buttons on the robot switch between Eco, Auto and Max. PCWorld found the Scuba X1's app added little beyond modes and logs.
Alternatives
Other robotic pool cleaners to compare.
Scuba X1
Why consider it: The same rollers, pump and filters, and Digital Trends found its pool spotless after a floor cycle.
The compromise: No pool map, and Les Numériques found it treats steps as walls and leaves debris on them.
Scuba X1 Pro Max
Why consider it: T3 and Heise rate its cleaning among the best they've tested, and it skims the surface too.
The compromise: It's heavy, at around 15kg, and Reviewed couldn't get it to finish a cleaning run.
Sora 70
Why consider it: Lighter, with a 6-litre basket that PCWorld called perhaps the easiest clean-up it had seen, and it also skims.
The compromise: PCWorld found its all-in-one mode left more floor debris, and it's slow.
Scuba X1 Pro head to head
Head to head
Aiper Scuba X1 vs Scuba X1 Pro
Our verdict: They share rollers, pump and filters, so cleaning power should match. CyberShack found the X1 Pro's pool map fixed the X1's navigation problems and its ledge sensor handled stairs, which Les Numériques found the X1 couldn't do. For a plain rectangular pool, CyberShack reckons the X1 is enough.
Specs
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Where this page’s findings come from
Editorial reviews
- CyberShack: Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Review: Smart Pool Robot for Irregular Pools ↗4 / 5Hands-on
- Les Numériques: Test Aiper Scuba X1 : le filtre MicroMesh de ce robot de piscine ne laisse rien passer ↗4 / 5Hands-on · Tested on the Scuba X1 · Tested in a 7 x 3.5m pool
- PCWorld: Aiper Scuba X1 review: If looks could clean your pool ↗3 / 5Hands-on · Tested on the Scuba X1
Sources
- Aiper: Scuba X1 Pro product page (US) ↗Manufacturer
Videos
- DOUG and NIKI: POOL PERFECTED: Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Review - The ULTIMATE Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner? ↗
- The Pool Nerd: Don’t Buy the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Until You Watch This - Full Review & Testing ↗
- Search YouTube for Aiper Scuba X1 Pro ↗Search results may include company demonstrations or similar models. Check the source and model name; a demonstration is not an independent performance test.