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Aiper Scuba SE vs. BWT FSA 1800 compared
Robotic Pool Cleaner
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
6969Solide
6767Solide
Value for money
80Excellent
38Mediocre
Best price
€149.00€199.00−25 %
€1,049.00
Price advantage
€900.00 cheaper
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Offers
1 shop
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 27 of 45
Rank 31 of 45
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Aiper Scuba SEOverall rating 69BWT FSA 1800Overall rating 67
Aiper Scuba SEBWT FSA 1800
Cleaning results73/10064/100
Navigation & reliability57/10062/100
Runtime & endurance73/10066/100
Handling & maintenance82/10085/100
App & build quality63/10063/100
Cleaning results
73
64
Navigation & reliability
57
62
Runtime & endurance
73
66
Handling & maintenance
82
85
App & build quality
63
63
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Model
Scuba SE
FSA 1800
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
Floor
FloorWallsWaterline
Max. pool areaLargest pool area according to the manufacturer in m² – some manufacturers state only the pool length instead
80 m² (861 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
Above-ground pool
NavigationHow the robot moves according to the manufacturer – systematic navigation and mapping cover the pool faster and more completely
Random
Systematic (gyroscope)
Battery lifeRuntime per charge in the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
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
4.5 m³/h
15 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 only
Floor and wallsWaterline
Program durationDuration of the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
90 min
90 min
Filter & maintenance
Filter typeType of debris container according to the manufacturer
Filter basket
Filter capacityFilter capacity according to the manufacturer in liters
2 l (0.53 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
180 µm
100 µm
Battery & cable
Charging timeCharging time from empty to full according to the manufacturer in minutes
180 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 m (52 ft)
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)
Remote controlA remote control is included, according to the manufacturer
No
ScheduleCleaning can be repeated on a schedule, according to the manufacturer
No
App controlCan be controlled via app, not just by remote, according to the manufacturer
No
Yes
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
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
3.4 kg (7.5 lb)
5.75 kg (13 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
9 m (30 ft)
10 m (33 ft)
Transport cart includedA cart for storing and moving the robot is included, according to the manufacturer
No
No
DimensionsExternal dimensions according to the manufacturer in cm (W × D × H)
30.5 × 20.3 × 40.6 cm (12 × 8 × 16 in)
50 × 54 × 37 cm (20 × 21 × 15 in)
General
Warranty
2 years
Price segment
Budget
In the box
Aiper Scuba SE, Ladegerät, Benutzerhandbuch, Bergungshaken, 2 Bürsten
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Der Aiper Scuba SE ist ein kabelloser Bodenroboter auf Rollen für kleine Aufstellpools. Auf festem, ebenem Grund saugt er Sand und Steinchen zuverlässig vom Boden und ist mit einem Knopfdruck gestartet. Der Haken: Auf weicher Folie über unebenem Grund fährt er sich regelmäßig fest, und sein grobes 180-µm-Sieb lässt feinen Sand durch. Wände, Wasserlinie und Laub bleiben Handarbeit.
Pros
- Saugt Sand und kleine Steinchen auf ebenem Boden zuverlässig auf
- Kabellos und per Knopfdruck gestartet, ohne App-Einrichtung
- Mit 3,4 kg und großem Griff einhändig herauszuheben
- Filter in wenigen Handgriffen geöffnet und mit dem Schlauch ausgespült
- Parkt bei schwachem Akku an der Beckenwand
- Bürsten und Räder lassen sich selbst tauschen
Cons
- Fährt sich auf welliger Folie und an Gefälle regelmäßig fest
- Fahrmuster ohne Plan, einzelne Flächen bleiben ungereinigt
- 180-µm-Sieb lässt feinen Sand, Kalk und Algenreste durch
- Laub und schwere Brocken bleiben liegen
- Volle Ladung dauert 3 h 45 min bis 5 h, Ladebuchse ohne Kappe
Der BWT FSA 1800 ist ein Kabelroboter für Boden, Wand und Wasserlinie, der mit rund 5,8 kg auffallend leicht zu bergen ist. Er fährt per Gyroskop in Bahnen und hat ein eigenes Programm für die Wasserlinie. Das passt gut zu Becken bis etwa 8 m mit Laub. Der Haken: Der Filter mit 100 µm lässt feinen Staub durch, und unabhängige Reinigungsergebnisse fehlen bisher.
Pros
- Mit rund 5,8 kg etwa halb so schwer wie der B200
- Schnellablass lässt das Wasser beim Herausheben zügig ab
- Eigenes Programm für die Wasserlinie
- Fährt per Gyroskop in parallelen Bahnen statt zufällig
- Grober Filter setzt sich bei viel Laub nicht so schnell zu
- Per App starten, stoppen und gezielt an Problemstellen lenken
Cons
- Filter mit 100 µm lässt feinen Staub und Pollen teilweise durch
- Kabel mit 16 m wird bei 10 m langen Becken knapp
- Ecken und Übergang Boden–Wand brauchen voraussichtlich Nacharbeit mit der Bürste
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