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Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max vs. Beatbot iSkim Ultra compared
Robotic Pool Cleaner
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
9999Sehr gut
8989Gut
Value for money
95Excellent
95Excellent
Best price
€1,699.00€1,999.00−15 %
€649.00€999.00−35 %
Price advantage
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€1,050.00 cheaper
Offers
1 shop
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 1 of 45
Rank 4 of 45
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Aiper Scuba X1 Pro MaxOverall rating 99Beatbot iSkim UltraOverall rating 89
Aiper Scuba X1 Pro MaxBeatbot iSkim Ultra
Cleaning results100/10087/100
Navigation & reliability100/10095/100
Runtime & endurance99/100100/100
Handling & maintenance94/10085/100
App & build quality98/10098/100
Cleaning results
100
87
Navigation & reliability
100
95
Runtime & endurance
99
100
Handling & maintenance
94
85
App & build quality
98
98
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Model
Scuba X1 Pro Max
iSkim Ultra
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
FloorWallsWaterlineFinish
Finish
Max. pool areaLargest pool area according to the manufacturer in m² – some manufacturers state only the pool length instead
300 m² (3,229 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
Sensor-based mapping
Systematic (gyroscope)
Battery lifeRuntime per charge in the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
300 min
1,440 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)
Propellers (floating)
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
Bristles
Saltwater compatibleThe manufacturer explicitly approves the robot for saltwater pools – if not stated, the field stays empty
Yes
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
32 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 and wallsFloor onlySurface (skimmer)WaterlineEcoIntensive programme
Surface (skimmer)
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
ConcreteVinyl linerPolyesterTiles
Filter & maintenance
Filter typeType of debris container according to the manufacturer
Filter basket
Filter basket
Filter capacityFilter capacity according to the manufacturer in liters
5 l (1.3 gal)
9 l (2.4 gal)
Full filter indicatorSignals a full filter on the robot or in the app, according to the manufacturer
Yes
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
380 µm
Battery & cable
Charging timeCharging time from empty to full according to the manufacturer in minutes
240 min
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
Wireless charging station
Wireless charging station
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
Ultrasonic
Ultrasonic
Remote controlA remote control is included, according to the manufacturer
No
No
ScheduleCleaning can be repeated on a schedule, according to the manufacturer
Yes
Yes
App controlCan be controlled via app, not just by remote, according to the manufacturer
Yes
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
Surfaces and floats
Parks at the pool edgeRecall via app
Dimensions & weight
WeightWeight of the robot according to the manufacturer in kg, without water and without the cart – matters when lifting it out
15 kg (33 lb)
7.7 kg (17 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
30 m (98 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)
42.8 × 50 × 29.8 cm (17 × 20 × 12 in)
53.6 × 51.1 × 22.6 cm (21 × 20 × 8.9 in)
General
Warranty
3 years
2 years
Price segment
Premium
Premium
Model year
2025
2025
In the box
Poolroboter, kabellose Ladestation, Ladegerät, Bergungshaken, MicroMesh-Ultrafeinfilter, Bedienungsanleitung
Poolroboter, magnetisches Ladegerät, Haken, Schraubendreher, Schrauben, Klärmittel-Satz
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Der Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max reinigt Boden, Wände, Wasserlinie und Oberfläche gründlich bis in die Ecken und kommt selbst unter überstehenden Plattformen wieder heraus. Für große oder verwinkelte Einbaupools ist er eine klare Empfehlung. Der Haken: Mit 15 bis gut 20 kg ist das Herausheben mühsam, und unter Wasser reißt die App-Verbindung ab – den Rückruf gibt es nur mit separater Boje.
Pros
- Reinigt Boden, Wände, Wasserlinie und Oberfläche gründlich bis in die Ecken
- Kommt auch unter überstehenden Plattformen wieder heraus, ohne sich zu verkeilen
- Bodenlauf über 19,5 m² in 23 min mit nur 9 % Akku
- Treibt nach dem Lauf an der Oberfläche, Haken selten nötig
- MicroMesh-Feinfilter mit 3 µm liegt bei, Filterkorb fasst 5 l
- Kabellose Ladestation und 3 Jahre Garantie
Cons
- Mit 15 bis gut 20 kg schwer beim Herausheben, Rollwagen nur als Zubehör
- Rückruf und Steuerung unter Wasser nur mit separater HydroComm-Pro-Boje
- Kopplungsanleitung in der App falsch, nur das Handbuch stimmt
- Akku nicht selbst tauschbar
- Kleine Vorsprünge an der Wasserlinie erkennt der Sensor nicht immer
Der Beatbot iSkim Ultra ist ein solarbetriebener Oberflächen-Skimmer, der Pollen, Insekten und kleine Blätter zuverlässig aus dem Wasser holt und bei Sonne praktisch ohne Pause fährt. Am meisten bringt er an offenen Becken unter Laubbäumen ohne gut arbeitenden Einbau-Skimmer. Der Haken: Große Blätter treiben oft weg, und für das Leeren des Korbs musst du das 7,7 kg schwere Gerät herausheben.
Pros
- Läuft bei Sonne dauerhaft, Akku blieb über Monate über 85 %
- Holt Pollen, Insekten und kleine Blätter fast vollständig ein
- Großer 9-l-Korb, bei viel Laub nur alle drei Tage leeren
- Planvolle S-Bahnen mit Ultraschall-Randerkennung
- Ausziehbare Bügel verhindern Aufsetzen an Stufen und Sonnenbänken
- Manuelle App-Steuerung für Laubnester, stabile WLAN-Verbindung
Cons
- Große Blätter treiben seitlich weg, nur 40 bis 45 % Kunstlaub eingesammelt
- Korb nur nach Herausheben des 7,7 kg schweren Geräts erreichbar
- Kleine Propeller, Sog lässt bei Wind nach
- An bewölkten Herbsttagen teils nur etwa 3 h Betrieb
- Klärmittel-Spender bei ausgeglichener Wasserchemie ohne erkennbaren Nutzen
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