The V3 offers 90-minute floor-only cleaning.
The V3 offers 90-minute floor-only cleaning. The X1 adds 150-minute runtime, quad-motor wall-climbing, and step-cleaning. For flat-bottom pools choose the V3. For pools with walls or steps, choose the X1. Filter and brush accessories are not cross-compatible between models.
Spec comparison at a glance
Runtime: V3 = 90 min, X1 = 150 min. Drive: V3 = Dual motor, X1 = Quad motor. Wall climbing: V3 = No, X1 = Yes. Step cleaning: V3 = No, X1 = Yes. Filter: V3 = 30µm standard basket, X1 = 3µm micromesh. Connectivity: both via Bluetooth + Aiper app.
Which pool types suit which model
V3: Flat-bottom pools up to 60 m², no walls or steps, above-ground or in-ground. X1: Any pool with waterline walls, benches, steps, or complex geometry — in-ground pools of any size.
Upgrade path
The V3 cannot be hardware-upgraded to X1 wall-climbing capability. If your needs change, the V3’s resale value holds reasonably well in the used-robot market, making it a cost-effective entry point with a clear upgrade path.