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Aiper Scuba S3 vs. Aiper Seagull SE compared
Robotic Pool Cleaner
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
7676Gut
7272Solide
Value for money
69Fair
84Excellent
Best price
€649.00€749.00−13 %
€179.00
Price advantage
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€470.00 cheaper
Offers
1 shop
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 20 of 45
Rank 23 of 45
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Aiper Scuba S3Overall rating 76Aiper Seagull SEOverall rating 72
Aiper Scuba S3Aiper Seagull SE
Cleaning results82/10075/100
Navigation & reliability71/10057/100
Runtime & endurance70/10067/100
Handling & maintenance83/10073/100
App & build quality68/10050/100
Cleaning results
82
75
Navigation & reliability
71
57
Runtime & endurance
70
67
Handling & maintenance
83
73
App & build quality
68
50
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Model
Scuba S3
Seagull SE
Cleaning coverageAreas the robot cleans according to the manufacturer – only with walls and waterline is no dirt ring left; top models also skim leaves from the surface, pure skimmers clean only the surface
FloorWallsWaterline
Floor
Max. pool areaLargest pool area according to the manufacturer in m² – some manufacturers state only the pool length instead
150 m² (1,615 sq ft)
79 m² (850 sq ft)
Power supplyBattery or floating cable according to the manufacturer – battery robots don’t get tangled, corded robots run without a break
Battery (cordless)
Battery (cordless)
Suitable forPool types the manufacturer approves the robot for
In-ground pool
Above-ground poolIn-ground pool
NavigationHow the robot moves according to the manufacturer – systematic navigation and mapping cover the pool faster and more completely
Systematic (gyroscope)
Random
Battery lifeRuntime per charge in the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
180 min
90 min
Cleaning
ChassisHow the robot moves according to the manufacturer – tracks climb walls and steps and roll over liner folds, wheels and rollers get stuck on edges more easily; propellers drive floating skimmers
Wheels or rollers
Brush typeType of main brushes according to the manufacturer – PVC, nylon and plastic brushes count as bristles, PVA is the absorbent foam roller that also grips smooth tiles; a "combined brush" usually means bristles plus PVA
Rubber roller
Bristles
Saltwater compatibleThe manufacturer explicitly approves the robot for saltwater pools – if not stated, the field stays empty
Yes
Flow rateVolume of water the pump draws through the filter per hour according to the manufacturer, in m³/h – a higher flow rate also picks up heavy debris
18 m³/h
5 m³/h
Cleaning programsCleaning programmes according to the manufacturer – "Smart", "Auto" or "Standard" is the full clean of floor and walls, "Quick" or "Turbo" the quick programme, "Enhanced" or "Ultra" the intensive programme; a quick programme is enough for the daily round
Floor onlyWalls onlyFloor and wallsWaterlineEco
Floor only
Suitable pool surfacesPool surfaces the manufacturer approves the robot for – "pebble" and pebble plaster count as concrete, "vinyl" and "liner" as liner, fibreglass and GRP as polyester
ConcretePolyesterVinyl linerTiles
Vinyl linerTilesConcrete
Program durationDuration of the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
180 min
90 min
Filter & maintenance
Filter typeType of debris container according to the manufacturer
Filter basket
Filter basket
Filter capacityFilter capacity according to the manufacturer in liters
3.5 l (0.92 gal)
Full filter indicatorSignals a full filter on the robot or in the app, according to the manufacturer
No
Filter finenessFineness of the finest included filter according to the manufacturer in microns – the smaller the number, the finer the filter, but it clogs faster
3 µm
Battery & cable
Charging timeCharging time from empty to full according to the manufacturer in minutes
300 min
150 min
ChargingHow the battery is charged according to the manufacturer – with a plug on the device the socket must be dry; a dock sometimes also rinses the filter but then needs a water connection
Charging cable on the device
Charging cable on the device
Controls
Obstacle detectionHow the robot detects walls, steps and obstacles according to the manufacturer – with ultrasound, laser or camera before it bumps into them; "ultrasonic radar" and "sonar" are ultrasound, 3D ToF and point laser are laser/ToF
Contact (wall and bump)Laser/ToF
Contact (wall and bump)
Remote controlA remote control is included, according to the manufacturer
No
ScheduleCleaning can be repeated on a schedule, according to the manufacturer
Yes
No
App controlCan be controlled via app, not just by remote, according to the manufacturer
Yes
No
RetrievalHow the robot is ready for removal after cleaning according to the manufacturer – without a retrieval aid it stays on the bottom and has to be fished out with a hook
Waits at the waterline
Parks at the pool edge
Dimensions & weight
WeightWeight of the robot according to the manufacturer in kg, without water and without the cart – matters when lifting it out
8.13 kg (18 lb)
3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
Water depth up toMaximum water depth the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
3 m (9.8 ft)
Pool length up toMaximum pool length the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
12 m (39 ft)
Transport cart includedA cart for storing and moving the robot is included, according to the manufacturer
No
DimensionsExternal dimensions according to the manufacturer in cm (W × D × H)
38 × 44.4 × 21.8 cm (15 × 17 × 8.6 in)
34 × 34 × 18 cm (13 × 13 × 7.1 in)
General
Warranty
2 years
1 years
Price segment
Premium
Budget
Model year
2026
2026
In the box
Poolroboter, Ultrafeinfilter-Einsatz, Bergungshaken
Poolroboter, Netzteil, Bergehaken, Bedienungsanleitung, 2 Bürsten, 2 Ersatzräder
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Der Aiper Scuba S3 ist ein leichter Akku-Roboter, der Boden, Wände und Wasserlinie gründlich reinigt und grüne Algenränder am Rand löst. Er passt in rechteckige oder leicht geschwungene Einbaupools mit Sand und Feinschmutz. Der Haken: Stufen und Sitzbänke bleiben Handarbeit, und der Akku hält realistisch nur 90 bis 120 min. Bergen, Korb spülen und Laden gehören bei dir fast täglich dazu.
Pros
- Reinigt Boden und Wände gründlich von Sand, Erde und Blättern
- Schrubbt die Wasserlinie mit JetAssist und löst grüne Algenränder
- Mit 8,13 kg leicht, Wasser läuft beim Herausheben schnell ab
- 3-µm-Feineinsatz hält Pollen, Feinsand und Algenreste zurück
- Haftet sicher an Fliesen und gewölbten Wänden bis zum Rand
- Fährt sich kaum fest und dreht am Strandeinstieg um
Cons
- Stufen, Sitzbänke und Innenecken bleiben teils ungeputzt
- Akku reinigt real nur 90 bis 120 statt 180 min
- Parken an der Wasserlinie klappt nicht immer, dann Haken nötig
- Filterkorb bei viel Laub schon während des Laufs voll
- Laden nur per Steckerkabel bei trockener Buchse, rund 4 bis 5 h
Der Aiper Seagull SE ist ein kabelloser Bodensauger für kleine, flache Aufstellpools. Sand und kleine Blätter holt er von glattem Boden zuverlässig, ein Becken von 3 x 5 m war nach 30 min sauber. Wände, Wasserlinie, Gefälle und viel Laub schafft er nicht. Der Haken ist der fest verbaute Akku, der nach zwei bis drei Saisons oft stark nachlässt – bei nur einem Jahr Garantie.
Pros
- Reinigt glatten Boden kleiner Aufstellpools gründlich, 3 x 5 m in 30 min
- Nimmt Sand, Erde und kleine Blätter zuverlässig auf
- Mit 3,5 kg leicht einzusetzen, ohne Kabel und Filteranschluss
- Rund 90 min Laufzeit bei neuem Akku
- Filter in etwa 1 min geleert, Teile passen nur richtig zusammen
- Parkt bei leerem Akku an der Wand zur Bergung
Cons
- Fest verbauter Akku lässt nach zwei bis drei Saisons oft stark nach
- Schafft kein Gefälle, hängt an Folienfalten und unebenem Boden fest
- Wirbelt feinen Schmutz auf, kein Feinfilter erhältlich
- Kein Wasserablass, beim Herausheben läuft Schmutz zurück
- Nur ein Jahr Garantie, kein Zeitplan, keine App
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