When you think of a quad-core processor, you don’t usually think about it at the bottom of a swimming pool. That’s exactly what powers the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max robot pool cleaner.
Does such a processor make a difference when used in an appliance designed to keep your pool clean? Let’s take a look at one of Aiper’s top robots to see how it goes.
Table of contents
- Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max features
- Specifications and price
- Using the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max
- Who is the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max for?
Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max features
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max is a cordless pool-cleaning robot that maps the floor, walls, and water surface, then cleans them.
The Max can map and clean a swimming pool with a volume of up to 300 square metres or about 30m long, which is more than three times the size of an Australian standard pool. Using 40 sensors and a quad-core processor, Aiper’s robot will map and navigate your pool in a set pattern, ensuring every centimetre is covered as efficiently as possible. The benefit is that this is not a random cycle, so cleaning is quicker and areas are not missed. For that matter, the Max knows if it has missed a section and will go back to that spot if it was missed as part of the cleaning pattern.
Nine brushless motors power the Aiper X1 Pro Max, which moves up to 32,000 litres of water an hour. This is almost 30 per cent more than Aiper’s next model in the range. More power equals better cleaning, especially on the scum lines on the walls at the water surface. This power means the Max can get higher out of the water on the side wall to clean as well as propel itself in a vibrating sideways motion, resulting in a better clean. The wall at the surface exposed to air, water, and sunlight is where most bacteria and algae will thrive.
A 5-litre basket inside the Aiper collects everything from leaves to twigs, pebbles, sand, and even dust and algae. The basket is lined with a replaceable micromesh filter that captures particles down to 3µm (that’s fine enough to capture algae).
A downside of this robot is its weight at almost 15kg, which is fine when it is in the water, but the unit does need to be removed for recharging. A neat feature is that the Max will surface when cleaning is finished, or the battery drops to 15 per cent. You then lift the Max onto its included wireless charging station. Previous models required the unit to be retrieved from the pool floor with a hook attached to your pool pole. This model still comes with the hook accessory, just in case it’s needed.
The 262Wh battery takes four hours to charge from empty. The cleaner will run for up to 300 minutes on one charge.
Using its sensors, the X1 Pro Max can determine how strong its suction needs to be based on cleaning requirements in its auto mode. Alternatively, you can set ‘eco’ to save power, or ‘max’ for the most powerful cleaning. You can also choose to clean all surfaces, clean the floor and walls, or skim the surface.
The Aiper app allows you to set schedules, download software updates, and change between the modes mentioned above. You can also change modes via buttons on the cleaner itself. The cleaners’ brush, tank treads, and mesh in the basket will need replacing periodically, and the app also tracks their use and recommends when to replace them.
Note that the app can only communicate with the robot when it is out of the water or on the surface. An optional $670 Hydrocomm Pro underwater communication station (also included in a bundle) will enable in-water relay communication. Incorporating a smart monitor enables chemical analysis of your pool, providing information to help you decide which chemicals to add to keep it pristine.
Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max specifications and price
| Obstacle avoidance | Optical sensors |
| Battery life | 5 hours |
| Basket capacity | 5 Litres with 3μm Fine Filter Mesh |
| Dimensions | 50 x 43 x 30 cm 14.7kg |
| Price (RRP) | $3,499.99 |
| Website | Aiper Australia |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Using the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max
The basket needs to be emptied regularly, and you can remove the fine filter and skip using it during every clean. You should rinse the basket in clean tap water after each emptying, which helps remove the collected finer particles. A full basket sensor seems to be a valuable omission.
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max has been working hard in my friend Bernard’s pool for the last couple of months. His commentary is as follows:
“The Aiper pool robot is a comprehensive cleaning machine. Having an all-surfaces cleaner for pool floors, walls, and surfaces provides peace of mind that one device can do it all.”
“I was pretty impressed to see the smarts at work as the robot methodically adjusted its trajectory to climb the wall without leaving a gap.”
“The return-to-surface function is great, as the previous robot cleaner I was testing required you to fish it off the bottom of the pool to take it out.”
“The app has clear alerts, you can monitor charging, and the cleaning setups are clear and easy to access.”
“The warnings on the app work well; I had forgotten to remove the sock with the stabiliser in it, and the cleaner sucked it in. Fortunately, the app sent an alert straight away, so I was able to go out and remove it.”
“It took a little while to learn all the functions available and get the settings right for my pool, but once I was sorted, it did a good job.”
“The charging dock is great, really convenient, unlike the previous robot cleaner I used, which you had to fiddle around with the cap that protected the socket and plug in at the bottom of the device. Aiper’s robot is simple: put it in the dock and away it goes, charging up for the next clean.”
“The robot is pretty heavy, so it’s not really a device you want the kids to handle.”
Bernard also recently tested the Aiper Surfer S2 pool skimmer and commented that the dedicated skimmer does a much better job at skimming the pool than the X1 Pro Max. The Pro Max will do it all, but both will do it better.
Is a pool cleaner worth the money?
If you have a 10-metre pool and clean it three times a week in summer over the three months, you will save up to 53 hours of manual labour by using a robot cleaner. According to the ABS, Australia’s median hourly wage is $42.90. If you assume pool owners earn more, say $50 per hour, that’s $2,650 worth of labour you’ve saved.
At the time of writing, the Aiper X1 Pro Max was on special for $2,700. In other words, it’d almost pay for itself, in terms of hours saved, after just one summer.
Who is the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max for?
If pool cleaning is your therapy, then don’t buy a robot pool cleaner. However, if it is a chore, this top-of-the-line Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max can pay for itself in one summer, thanks to the hours of manual work it will save you. If you buy directly from Aiper, they offer a 45-day return, which allows you to test the unit out.
Paying top dollar gets you handy features that help protect your back and make recharging easier. You also get a robot cleaner that can clean the surface of your pool.
We all dreamt of smart robots helping in our homes, and it turns out they are already here, making our lives easier.
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