Aiper Scuba S1 vs Dolphin Explorer E40
Get the Dolphin Explorer E40. Unless budget comes first or there's no outlet by the pool — then the cordless Scuba S1 costs less than half as much.
Aiper Scuba S1
Cordless wall-climbing for about half the price of premium robots.
Dolphin Explorer E40
Scrubs floor, walls and waterline on a schedule. Set it and forget it.
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Both climb walls and clean the waterline. The E40 is corded, so it cleans better and runs on a schedule with no charging, and it has a 3-year warranty; the Scuba S1 has no cord and costs less than half as much, with a smaller filter and a shorter life.
- —There's no outlet near your pool.
- —You want a cordless robot for less than half the price.
- —Your pool doesn't get heavy debris.
- —You have an outlet near the pool.
- —You want it to clean on a schedule without you.
- —You want a robot to last many seasons.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Cordless and climbs walls
- +Cleans the waterline
- +About half the price of premium robots
- −Small filter basket fills quickly with leaves.
- −Support is mostly online, with no local service.
- +Scrubs floor, walls and waterline
- +Runs on a schedule — no charging
- +3-year warranty
- −Cord tangles over time — the swivel helps but doesn't stop it completely.
- −Filters need rinsing after each run.
Ready to choose?
- Is the Scuba S1 worth it?
- Is the Explorer E40 worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: The Pool Nerd, Bob Vila, manufacturer specifications.