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Aiper Scuba S3 vs. Zodiac Tornax GT 3220 compared
Robotic Pool Cleaner
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
7676Gut
7474Solide
Value for money
69Fair
73Fair
Best price
€649.00€749.00−13 %
€435.99€459.13−5 %
Price advantage
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€213.01 cheaper
Offers
1 shop
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 20 of 45
Rank 21 of 45
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Aiper Scuba S3Overall rating 76Zodiac Tornax GT 3220Overall rating 74
Aiper Scuba S3Zodiac Tornax GT 3220
Cleaning results82/10068/100
Navigation & reliability71/10058/100
Runtime & endurance70/10066/100
Handling & maintenance83/10078/100
App & build quality68/10066/100
Cleaning results
82
68
Navigation & reliability
71
58
Runtime & endurance
70
66
Handling & maintenance
83
78
App & build quality
68
66
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Model
Scuba S3
Tornax GT 3220
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
FloorWalls
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)
Power supplyBattery or floating cable according to the manufacturer – battery robots don’t get tangled, corded robots run without a break
Battery (cordless)
Cable
Suitable forPool types the manufacturer approves the robot for
In-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
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
Tracks (rubber)
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
PVA roller
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
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 and walls
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 linerPolyesterConcrete
Program durationDuration of the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
180 min
150 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)
3 l (0.79 gal)
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
100 µm
Battery & cable
Charging timeCharging time from empty to full according to the manufacturer in minutes
300 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
Cable lengthLength of the floating cable according to the manufacturer in m – it must reach from the power adapter to the farthest corner
16.5 m (54 ft)
Anti-twist systemA swivel in the cable prevents the floating cable from twisting, according to the manufacturer
Yes
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
ScheduleCleaning can be repeated on a schedule, according to the manufacturer
Yes
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
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)
5.5 kg (12 lb)
Pool length up toMaximum pool length the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
9 m (30 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)
29 × 37 × 30 cm (11 × 15 × 12 in)
General
Warranty
2 years
2 years
Price segment
Premium
Model year
2026
In the box
Poolroboter, Ultrafeinfilter-Einsatz, Bergungshaken
Steuergerät mit Sockel, Filter 100 µm, Bedienungsanleitung
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 Zodiac Tornax GT 3220 ist ein einfacher Kabelroboter auf Raupen, der den Boden flacher Folienbecken zu 90 bis 95 Prozent sauber bekommt. Mit 5,5 kg hebst du ihn mit einer Hand heraus. Das geringe Gewicht hat aber einen Preis: An hohen Wänden rutscht er ab, und die Wasserlinie bleibt meist Handarbeit. Auf Fliesen, in Becken über 7 m und unter Bäumen stößt er an seine Grenzen.
Pros
- Reinigt den Boden gepflegter Folienbecken zu 90 bis 95 Prozent
- Mit 5,5 kg Trockengewicht ohne Transportwagen leicht zu bergen
- Filterkorb in etwa 30 s von oben entnommen und gespült
- Durchsichtiger Deckel zeigt den Füllstand des Filters
- Ein-Knopf-Bedienung ohne App, wenig störanfällige Elektronik
- Ersatzteile auch vom baugleichen OT 3220 passend
Cons
- Rutscht an hohen Wänden ab, Wasserlinie nur stellenweise gereinigt
- Auf Fliesen kein Halt ohne separat gekaufte PVA-Fliesenbürste
- Deckt Becken nur bis etwa 7 m statt der angegebenen 9 m ab
- 3-l-Filterkorb bei viel Laub schnell voll
- Anleitung beschreibt Bodenprogramm, das manchen Steuergeräten fehlt
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