Head-to-Head Comparison

Aiper Scuba S3 vs Dolphin Cayman

Our pool experts compare features, filtration, specs, and value to help you pick the right robotic pool cleaner.

Aiper Scuba S3

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Daily recharge required

$1099

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Our Top Pick

Dolphin Cayman

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★★★★☆ 4.4 (103)

$1079$1299

Save $220

Open Box $1059 Refurbished $999

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Dolphin Cayman or Aiper Scuba S3 — which wins?

Our pick: the Dolphin Cayman

Diving into the Aiper Scuba S3 vs Dolphin Cayman, our pool experts weigh filtration, cleaning coverage, smart features, and value. For most pools, the Dolphin Cayman is the robot we recommend — and right now you save $220.

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Certified & warranty-backed

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Certified Open Box · $1059

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Certified Refurbished · $999

What Sets Them Apart

Key Differences

Scuba S3

Sold on Amazon - Not sold by Poolbots, so no 30-day in-pool trial or Poolbots support
Battery Powered - Up to 240 minutes in Eco mode; standard modes complete a full cycle on one charge (Aiper); recharges in about 3.5 hours
2-Year Warranty - The Dolphin Premier and Sigma carry 3 years

Cayman

Best Pool Robot Under $1,500 with NanoFilter™ capability, Weekly Timer, HyperBrush, and Wall Climbing.
MaxBin™ is larger and easier to clean than filter cartridges
Wall Climbing - Complete floor and wall coverage
FREE NanoFilters with purchase using code at checkout: DEEPCLEAN23
Weekly Timer - Schedule the robot to automatically clean
HyperBrush - Scrubs 2X the speed of standard Dolphin robots

Side by Side

Feature Comparison

The features that matter most when comparing the Aiper Scuba S3 and Dolphin Cayman.

Feature	Scuba S3	CaymanOur Pick
Standard Filter
NanoFilters™		Optional
Multi-Media™
Oversized Leaf Bag
Wall Climbing
Waterline Cleaning
Hands-Off Weekly Timer
Hands-Off Daily Cleaning	Recharge daily	✓ No manual recharge
Smartphone App Control
Full Filter Indicator
Gyroscope Navigation
Dual Stabilizer
Anti-Tangle Swivel
3-Year Warranty

Explained

Compare Features in Detail

NanoFilters™

Often overlooked, a NanoFilter™ can be the most important part of a pool robot. Without it, microscopic particulate — fine dust, pollen, and algae — passes right through the standard filters found on most robots. These ultra-fine filters trap that debris for a noticeably cleaner, healthier pool. On some models NanoFilters are included; on others (like the Escape and Cayman) they're an inexpensive optional add-on. Learn more ›

Aiper Scuba S3 does not

Optional Dolphin Cayman optional upgrade

Hands-Off Weekly Timer

An automatic pool cleaner should be automatic. A true weekly timer runs a complete pool-cleaning cycle on schedule — every day, every other day, or a few times a week — without you retrieving or recharging the robot between cycles. An app schedule on a cordless robot is not hands-off if the cleaner still has to be removed and recharged between cycles, so Poolbots does not count that as a true weekly timer.

Aiper Scuba S3 does not

Dolphin Cayman includes this

Smartphone App Control

App connectivity can put scheduling, cycle selection and cleaner status on your phone, although the exact controls vary by model.

Aiper Scuba S3 includes this

Dolphin Cayman does not

Warranty Coverage

A robot is only as good as its warranty. Buying through an Authorized Dealer like Poolbots gets you the full manufacturer warranty — never pro-rated or limited by cleaning cycles — plus a 30-day in-pool trial with no restocking fees. Learn more ›

Aiper Scuba S3 2-year warranty

Dolphin Cayman 2-year warranty

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The Details

Specifications

	Scuba S3	Cayman
Part Number	S3	99996135-SPL
Waterline Cleaning	Yes	No
Multi-Media®	No	No
Filters Included	—	1
Filter Cleaning	3.5 L basket, 180 μm mesh + 3 μm ultra-fine insert	MaxBin
Cleaning Coverage	Floor, Walls and Waterline	Floor, Walls
Cleaning Cycle	4 hours	1.5 hours
Number of Brushes	2	1
Cable Length	No Cable	50 ft
Anti-Tangle Swivel	—	No
Pool Types	In Ground	In Ground & Above Ground
Maximum Pool Size	1,614 sq ft	33 ft
Pool Shape	Rectangle, Round, Freeform, or Kidney	Rectangle, Oval, or Freeform
Obstacles	Sensor-based path planning around pool contours	Steps, Ladder, Drain Cover, Ledges, Pop-Ups
Surface	Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass	Concrete, Plaster, Gunite, Pebble, Tile, Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass
Media-Alert®	—	No
Hands-Off Weekly Timer	No	Yes
Daily Recharging Required	Yes	No
Smartphone App	Yes	No
Remote Operation	No	No
Restocking Fee	—	No
Warranty	2 Years	2 Years