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WYBOT vs Aiper: which cordless pool robot brand should you buy?
WYBOT and Aiper both sell cordless pool robots direct to Australians, and their ranges line up almost model for model. We compared them at around $800 and around $1,100 to $1,400, using both brands' Australian store prices on 31 October 2026, their warranty and support terms, and what testers and Australian owners report.
By Domestic Robot · Editor: Christian Ganaban · Updated 31 October 2026 · We may earn a commission from links on this page. Disclosure
Quick answer
WYBOT is the better value at most prices; Aiper has the easier support. Around $800, WYBOT's C2 ($819.99) is rated for bigger pools than Aiper's Scuba S1 ($799.99): 200 m² against 150 m². For camera-guided cleaning, WYBOT's C2 Vision ($1,069.99) has two positive hands-on reviews, including Australia's EFTM, and costs $330 less than Aiper's newer Scuba V3 ($1,399.99), which adds a wireless charging dock and waterline parking. Both brands give two years' warranty on these models. Aiper lists an Australian freecall number; WYBOT has an Australian phone number but no Australian office, and its policy has you pay postage for some warranty claims. Owners of both report battery and charging faults, so keep the receipt and register the warranty.
The short answer
| If you want | Buy | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Pool up to 150 m², lowest price | WYBOT C1 | $669.99; floor, walls and waterline; 2-year warranty |
| Pool up to 200 m², around $800 | WYBOT C2 | $819.99; rated for a bigger pool than the Scuba S1 for $20 more |
| Camera-guided cleaning | WYBOT C2 Vision | $1,069.99; AI dirt-hunting that two testers found works |
| Fewest charging hassles | Aiper Scuba V3 | $1,399.99; wireless charging dock, parks at the waterline; too new for independent tests |
| Phone support matters most | Aiper | Freecall 1800 497 023 listed for Australia |
Prices from WYBOT AU and Aiper AU stores, checked 31 October 2026. Both brands' prices move often; WYBOT was running a “Pool Opening Sale” and Aiper a Halloween sale on our check date.
Around $800: WYBOT C2 vs Aiper Scuba S1
| WYBOT C2 (2026 Upgrade) | Aiper Scuba S1 (2026 Upgrade) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $819.99 (RRP $1,299.99) | $799.99 (was $999.99) |
| Rated pool size | Up to 200 m² | Up to 150 m² or 15 m long (Aiper) |
| Runtime (claimed) | Up to 180 min | Aiper's page quotes 240 min and up to 270 min in Eco mode |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline | Floor, walls, waterline |
| Filtration | Two layers, coarse and fine | 180 µm + 3 µm MicroMesh |
| App | Yes | Yes (2026 Upgrade) |
| Warranty | 24 months | 2 years |
For $20 more, the C2 is rated for a third more pool area. The S1's Eco mode runs longer, and its 3 µm filter is the finer of the two. Neither has an independent Australian test of the 2026 version that we found. On ProductReview.com.au the S1 averaged 2.9 out of 5 from 33 reviews when we checked on 27 October, with repeated reports of charging or battery faults at six to 12 months; see our Aiper Scuba S1 review. For a pool up to 150 m² on a tighter budget, WYBOT's C1 ($669.99) covers the same rated area as the S1 for $130 less.
Camera robots: WYBOT C2 Vision vs Aiper Scuba V3
| WYBOT C2 Vision | Aiper Scuba V3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,069.99 (RRP $1,699.99) | $1,399.99 (was $1,599.99) |
| Camera | Front AI camera; targets dirty areas (floor mode) | AI camera; plans weekly cleaning from pool size, weather and history |
| Rated pool size | Up to 200 m² | Not stated on the listings we checked |
| Charging | Cable charger | Wireless charging dock, no exposed connectors |
| Retrieval | Parks at the wall when the battery is low; hook included | Parks at the waterline for 10 minutes |
| Fine filter | 10 µm | 3 µm |
| Independent reviews | EFTM (86%) and Basic Tutorials (88/100) | None found |
| Warranty | 24 months | Check with Aiper (2 years on the S1) |
The C2 Vision is the known quantity: EFTM found its camera mode targeted dirty patches as promised, though every mode tends to run until the battery is nearly flat, it struggles on steps and its app is basic. Full details in our WYBOT C2 Vision review. The Scuba V3 is the more modern design, and its wireless dock addresses the charging-port faults owners report on cordless robots, but we found no independent test yet. Our Aiper vs Beatbot comparison covers it against Beatbot's AquaSense 2.
Higher up the range
WYBOT's S2 ($1,299.99) and S2 Solar with a solar charging dock ($1,999.99) sit above the C2 Vision; Aiper's Scuba S3 ($1,199.99) adds dToF obstacle sensing and Aiper's JetAssist waterline cleaning, and its Scuba V3 Ultra is $3,999.99. We haven't compared these in detail yet. For leafy or very large pools, see our leaf and large-pool picks.
Warranty and support in Australia
| WYBOT | Aiper | |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 24 months on C1, C2, C2 Vision and S-series; 12 months on B1 and F1 | 2 years on the Scuba S1; store banner mentions up to 3 years on some models |
| Phone support | +61 7 2115 0882 and email; no Australian office listed | Freecall 1800 497 023, email and live chat |
| Returns | 30 days, undamaged with all accessories and packaging | 30 days |
| Warranty postage | Policy is contradictory: says repairs and return shipping are free, but also that the buyer pays to send the product in | Aiper excludes robots bought from unauthorised resellers |
| Where sold | WYBOT AU store, Amazon AU (sold by WYBOT AU) | Aiper AU store, Amazon AU (sold by Aiper), Clark Rubber |
From WYBOT AU's refund and warranty policy and Aiper AU, checked 27 to 31 October 2026. CyberShack reported in November 2025 that WYBOT took over Australian sales after poor service from its previous local distributor. Buy from the brand or a retailer it supplies, keep your order number, and remember the Australian Consumer Law applies on top of any warranty.
Which brand suits your pool
- Pool up to 150 m², tight budget: WYBOT C1 at $669.99.
- Pool up to 200 m², around $800: WYBOT C2, for its larger rating.
- Fine sand or dust, around $800: Aiper Scuba S1, for its 3 µm filter and longer Eco mode, if you're comfortable with the owner reports on charging.
- Camera-guided cleaning on a budget: WYBOT C2 Vision on sale.
- Newest features, easy charging: Aiper Scuba V3, accepting it's new.
- Local servicing through a pool shop: neither; see our Maytronics Dolphin review.
All our picks across brands are in the best robotic pool cleaners in Australia, and budget options in under $1,000.
Where to buy
Both brands' own AU stores had sale prices on our check date. Amazon AU prices for these models couldn't be re-checked on 31 October and have differed from the brand stores by $200 or more before, so compare both.
WYBOT AU store Aiper AU store C2 Vision on Amazon AU Scuba S1 on Amazon AU
Verdict
WYBOT gives you more rated pool for the money at around $800 and the best-proven camera robot at around $1,070, so it's our pick for most Australian pools. Aiper wins on support, with a freecall line, and its new Scuba V3 is the one to watch if wet charging ports worry you. Whichever you choose, buy on sale, from the brand or an authorised retailer, and register the warranty.
Common questions
Is WYBOT or Aiper better?
For most pools, WYBOT offers more for the money: its C2 ($819.99) is rated for 200 m² against the Aiper Scuba S1's 150 m² ($799.99), and its C2 Vision ($1,069.99) is $330 cheaper than Aiper's Scuba V3. Aiper has easier phone support.
Which is cheaper, WYBOT or Aiper?
WYBOT's C1 at $669.99 was the cheapest of the models we compared on 31 October 2026. Aiper's cheapest listed price was the Scuba S1 at $799.99.
Do WYBOT and Aiper have Australian support?
Aiper lists a freecall number, 1800 497 023. WYBOT lists an Australian phone number and email, but no Australian office.
What warranty do WYBOT and Aiper give in Australia?
Two years on the main models from both brands: WYBOT's C1, C2, C2 Vision and S-series, and Aiper's Scuba S1. WYBOT's B1 and F1 get 12 months.
Do WYBOT or Aiper robots clean steps?
Neither brand claims step cleaning for the models compared here. They clean the floor, walls and waterline.
Sources
- WYBOT AU: range and prices (checked 31 Oct 2026)
- WYBOT AU: C2 Vision (checked 31 Oct 2026)
- WYBOT AU: refund and warranty policy (checked 31 Oct 2026)
- Aiper AU: range and prices (checked 31 Oct 2026)
- Aiper AU: Scuba S1 (checked 31 Oct 2026)
- Aiper AU: Scuba S3
- EFTM: WYBOT C2 Vision review (27 Jan 2026)
- Basic Tutorials: WYBOT C2 Vision review (15 Sep 2025)
- ProductReview.com.au: Aiper Scuba S1
- CyberShack: WYBOT pool cleaners (28 Nov 2025)
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