Seagull Pro
2 independent reviewsRead the findings →Aiper's first wall-climbing cordless robot, now being phased out. It scrubs floors, walls and algae well with a simple dial, no app needed. It's heavy, though, and you still need a hook to fish it out.
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What reviewers found
PCWorld praised its cleaning and algae scrubbing, and EFTM liked how simple it was in a well-kept pool. Retailer Poolbots, which sells rivals, reported falling battery life and weak fine filtering. Neither independent tester saw the battery decline, though PCWorld did see it get hung up on in-floor nozzles before freeing itself. The early tests also quote different specifications from Aiper's current listing.
PCWorld, hands-on, Used a few times a week in the reviewer's own pool, Jul 2023 · EFTM, hands-on, Jan 2024 (Tested in a well-kept Australian pool) · Poolbots, hands-on (Poolbots is a pool-robot shop that sells rival brands and recommends them in this review.)
Floor, wall and waterline
Reviewers rate it highlyPCWorld called it the most effective cleaner it had tested, scrubbing algae from floor and walls. EFTM found it kept a well-maintained pool looking spectacular with regular runs.
Debris
Not enough evidenceOnly PCWorld tested debris, finding it picked up every visible leaf and twig plus lots of grit, and a second run cleared test leaves it missed. EFTM tested in an already clean pool.
Coverage and navigation
Mixed resultsBoth PCWorld and EFTM saw it work in tidy back-and-forth lines across the floor, then the walls. But PCWorld found it could get hung up on in-floor cleaning nozzles and missed a few leaves in an L-shaped shallow end.
Battery and charging
Reviewers rate it highlyEFTM got a full two hours in floor mode, and PCWorld praised a running time long enough to do the floor and then the walls. Aiper now claims up to 150 minutes the specifications.
Filter and retrieval
Reviewers rate it highlyBoth found it parks reliably near a wall for lifting out with the included hook, though PCWorld notes it's heavy. PCWorld and EFTM found the top-hatch basket easy to rinse, if messy when dirt clings to the mesh.
Pool types it suits
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use compared pool types. PCWorld tested an in-ground pool with in-floor cleaning jets, and EFTM an average family pool.
Reliability and support
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use ran it long-term or judged Aiper's support.
Value
Reviewers rate it highlyEFTM called the price its most remarkable feature against powerful traditional cleaners. PCWorld found it expensive for a cordless robot, but thinks its algae scrubbing is more than worth the extra cost.
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
Strong cleaning, including algae
In normal use PCWorld found it picked up every visible leaf and twig, and it was even better at brushing away algae, walls included. In a staged test with silk leaves it missed a few in an L-shaped shallow end, but a second run got them. It works the floor and then the walls in straight back-and-forth lines rather than random arcs, which EFTM also saw. In its sloped pool, Poolbots saw erratic zigzags and missed areas instead.
Runtime depends on who you ask
Aiper now claims up to 150 minutes and three to four hours to recharge, per Aiper. EFTM got a full two hours in floor mode. PCWorld reviewed it at launch, when it was sold on 90 minutes of floor cleaning followed by 90 on the walls, with a 90-minute recharge. Poolbots managed only about 45 minutes after a few weeks, and says capacity kept dropping. That's one shop's unit, but it's worth asking what the battery cover is.
Parking and lifting it out
Both independent testers found it reliably parks near a wall at the end of a run, though PCWorld once found it partway up the pool steps. You fish it out with the included hook on your own pool pole, and it's heavy: PCWorld measured 21 pounds dry, and Poolbots found lifting it on a pole a balancing act. Aiper says water drains quickly as you lift it.
Easy basket, clogged mesh
Emptying is simple: open the top hatch, lift out the basket and hose it down. PCWorld found that much easier than robots you have to take apart, but dirt clings to the fine mesh, so expect to get wet. EFTM thought the basket a decent size and easy to clean. Poolbots found it let fine sand and silt through, though it coped with leaves.
Where it gets stuck
PCWorld saw it get hung up on pop-up cleaning nozzles, then work itself free. Retailer Poolbots reported it getting stuck on steps, liner wrinkles and a slope, plus a broken clip after several months. That retailer sells rival cleaners, so bear its commercial interest in mind. Before choosing it, check your own pool for fittings that stick out and for steps.
Aiper has changed the Seagull Pro's listed specifications since launch, so early reviews quote different battery and pool-size figures.
Our take
Should you buy the Seagull Pro?
Best for: Regularly shaped pools needing floor and wall cleaning. Skip it if: You need a cleaner that is easy to buy and service locally.
Consider remaining stock only if the discount makes sense and battery, spare-part and warranty support are clear. The two independent tests liked its cleaning, but it is heavy and still needs a hook to lift it out. Newer alternatives have compromises too: reviews of the earlier Scuba S1 disagree on coverage, and the WYBOT C2 still needs a hook despite parking near an edge.
The Seagull Pro was Aiper's cordless flagship in 2023 and is now being phased out. There's no app. A dial on top picks floor, walls or both, and it parks by a wall when it's done or the battery runs low. Two roller brushes scrub the floor before it climbs the walls, and the basket lifts out through a hatch on top.
PCWorld called it the most effective cleaner it had tested, scrubbing algae from the floor and walls, and EFTM found it kept a well-kept pool looking spectacular. EFTM got two hours in floor mode. It's heavy, at 21 pounds dry by PCWorld's measure, and you fish it out with a hook. PCWorld found it could hang up on in-floor cleaning nozzles. Poolbots, a shop that sells rival brands, reported the opposite experience: battery life fading to about forty-five minutes, frequent sticking and poor fine filtering, none of which the two independent testers saw. Aiper has changed the listed specs since launch, and it's only left in the US and Australian stores.
Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Does it climb walls and clean the waterline?
Yes. Its default mode cleans the floor, then switches to the walls, and Aiper says that includes the waterline, per the specifications. PCWorld found it particularly good at scrubbing algae off the walls.
Is it cordless, and how long does a charge last?
Yes. Aiper now claims up to 150 minutes, with three to four hours to recharge, per the specifications. EFTM got two hours in floor mode, but Poolbots, a shop selling rival robots, saw about 45 minutes after a few weeks of use.
How do I get it out of the water?
It parks next to a wall when it finishes or runs low, and you lift it with the included hook on a pool pole. PCWorld found the parking reliable, but it weighs 21 pounds dry, so it's a heavy lift.
Does it handle leaves as well as fine dirt?
Leaves, yes. PCWorld saw it collect every visible leaf and twig, plus lots of grit. Fine silt is less clear-cut: Poolbots found fine sand got through the filter. Aiper lists only the one top-load basket, per the specifications.
How do I clean the filter?
Open the hatch on top, lift out the basket, tip out the debris and rinse it. PCWorld found this much quicker than on robots you have to take apart, but dirt sticks to the fine mesh and needs a strong spray.
Alternatives
Other robotic pool cleaners to compare.
Scuba S1 2026
Why consider it: EFTM preferred the earlier Scuba S1 after using it for several months; the current S1 is a newer edition.
The compromise: Reviews of that earlier edition disagree on coverage, and they don't cover the current model's updated filter and app features.
C2
Why consider it: Cleans the floor, walls and waterline and parks near an edge; two testers found it simple and effective.
The compromise: You still lift it with a hook, and a commercially linked tester found weak suction.
Sora 10
Why consider it: Much lighter and simpler to lift out, and it cleans walls and the waterline too.
The compromise: Testers found it wanders, skips steps, and may sink again if you're slow to collect it.
Specs
Full specifications
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Sources
Where this page’s findings come from
Editorial reviews
- PCWorld: Aiper Seagull Pro review: The wall-climbing robot pool cleaner ↗4.5 / 5Hands-on, Used a few times a week in the reviewer's own pool
- EFTM: Aiper Seagull Pro Review – The simplest pool cleaner you'll ever use ↗Hands-on · Tested in a well-kept Australian pool
- Poolbots: Aiper Seagull Pro Review: Don't get burned by this pool robot ↗Hands-on · Poolbots is a pool-robot shop that sells rival brands and recommends them in this review. (not counted towards our two-review minimum)
Sources
- Aiper: Seagull Pro store page (US) ↗Manufacturer
- Aiper: Seagull Pro product page (US) ↗Manufacturer
Videos
- Search YouTube for Aiper Seagull Pro ↗Search results may include company demonstrations or similar models. Check the source and model name; a demonstration is not an independent performance test.