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Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus w/Wi-Fi vs Aiper Scuba S1

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Aiper Scuba S1 is cheaper at $699. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus w/Wi-Fi or Aiper Scuba S1?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Aiper Scuba S1 is the cheaper at $699.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus w/Wi-Fi Aiper Scuba S1
US price $799 MSRP per maytronics.com $699
BrandMaytronicsAiper
Released20202024
Drive robotic cordless_robotic
Cleaning coverage floor_walls floor_walls_waterline
Navigation CleverClean with Wi-Fi (MyDolphin Plus app) WavePath 2.0
Filter type Ultra-Fine cartridge 180 μm Fine Filter + 3 μm MicroMesh Ultra-fine Filter
Cycle options 2 hr 45 min, 60 min, 90 min; Floor/Wall/Auto/Eco modes
Suitable pool size (ft) up to 40 ft up to 1600 sq ft / 50 ft length
Cordless No Yes
Release year 2020 2024

Sources — Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus w/Wi-Fi: maytronics.com (verified 2026-06-19). Aiper Scuba S1: aiper.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus w/Wi-Fi and Aiper Scuba S1?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Drive: Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus w/Wi-Fi robotic vs Aiper Scuba S1 cordless_robotic
  • Cleaning coverage: Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus w/Wi-Fi floor_walls vs Aiper Scuba S1 floor_walls_waterline
  • Navigation: Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus w/Wi-Fi CleverClean with Wi-Fi (MyDolphin Plus app) vs Aiper Scuba S1 WavePath 2.0
  • Filter type: Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus w/Wi-Fi Ultra-Fine cartridge vs Aiper Scuba S1 180 μm Fine Filter + 3 μm MicroMesh Ultra-fine Filter
  • Cycle options: Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus w/Wi-Fi 2 hr vs Aiper Scuba S1 45 min, 60 min, 90 min; Floor/Wall/Auto/Eco modes
  • Suitable pool size (ft): Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus w/Wi-Fi up to 40 ft vs Aiper Scuba S1 up to 1600 sq ft / 50 ft length
  • Cordless: Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus w/Wi-Fi false vs Aiper Scuba S1 true

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus w/Wi-Fi

Only one whitelisted tester, Reviewed (USA Today), hands-on reviewed this exact Wi-Fi model — six weeks in a 35,000-gallon in-ground pool — and rated it their best robotic pool cleaner. Praised for powerful suction, easy wall-climbing, and easy-clean dual filter baskets; faulted for occasionally getting stuck on steps and an on/off-only power base. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)

Praised: Powerful suction with smart navigation removes debris quickly and efficiently; Climbs walls and takes corners easily, even on non-rectangular pools; Dual filter baskets are easy to access and clean (compared to a dryer lint trap).

Flagged: Occasionally gets stuck on pool steps if left unattended; Power base is on/off only — all other settings require the app.

Aiper Scuba S1

No sourced tester review yet.

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