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How to choose a robotic pool cleaner
A robotic pool cleaner runs on its own battery, vacuums debris into an onboard filter, and parks itself when it's done. No hoses, no booster pump, and no plugging into your pool's filtration system. The right one depends on three things: your pool type, which surfaces you need cleaned, and how big the pool is.
Above-ground and small flat-bottom pools
Above-ground pools mostly need the floor cleaned. The walls are thin and the waterline is quick to wipe by hand, so a light cordless floor robot is the better fit and is easier on vinyl liners. The Aiper Scuba 800 is the entry pick for smaller pools, and the Aiper Scuba L1 steps up in capacity for larger above-ground pools. Our above-ground buying guide covers sizing and liner care.
In-ground pools: floor only, or floor, walls and waterline?
This is the biggest price driver. If your walls stay clean and you mainly fight debris on the floor, the Aiper Scuba N1 Plus focuses on floor coverage with precise navigation. If you want the walls and waterline scrubbed too, the Scuba N1 Pro and Scuba N1 Ultra climb the walls and clean the waterline. See the full N1 Plus vs N1 Pro vs N1 Ultra comparison.
What to check before you buy
- Rated pool size. Every robot lists a maximum pool area. Buy for your pool, not the one next door.
- Surfaces cleaned. Floor-only robots cost far less than wall-and-waterline models.
- Cordless vs corded. Cordless robots skip the tangled cable and are easier to drop in and lift out, especially over an above-ground wall.
- Filter access. You'll empty it after most cycles, so a basket that opens easily matters more than it sounds.
- Battery care. Most "it won't charge" problems are wet contacts, a tripped GFCI outlet, or a battery left empty too long, not a dead robot.