
Maytronics
Maytronics Dolphin Liberty 300
- Autonomy
- IIIConditional
- Score
- 57/100Capable
- Readiness
- Ready Now
- Price
- $1,249list

Maytronics

Aiper
Up to three
All robot pool cleaners. Every figure below is placed against the whole class, so a gap can be read against how much the class itself varies.
The conditions each robot was assessed against, side by side. Rows marked in gold are where these machines genuinely differ.
| Condition | Dolphin Liberty 300 | Aiper Scuba V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pool type | ||
| In-groundthey differ | GoodMagnetic dock and climbing capability optimized for standard in-ground installations. | DependsWorks for in-ground pools under 1,500 sq ft; larger pools require multiple charge cycles per week. |
| Above-groundthey differ | PoorCordless form factor and dock design not suited to above-ground frame geometries. | GoodOptimal for above-ground pools where dock placement on deck edges is straightforward. |
| Mixed setup | GoodStandard cordless pool cleaner fit for any standard pool type. | GoodDock adapter options support both pool types; placement flexibility is the main consideration. |
| Pool size | ||
| Small (< 400 sqft) | GoodBelow documented range; cordless design and dock footprint may exceed needs for pools under 8,000 gallons. | Good90-minute runtime covers pools under 1,400 sq ft in a single cycle without mid-session recharge. |
| Medium (400 – 800)they differ | GoodManufacturer-targeted range of 12,000-20,000 gallons; runtime and coverage align with medium pool cycle expectations. | Depends1,400-2,500 sq ft pools require two charge cycles per week; manageable but adds routine friction. |
| Large (> 800)they differ | DependsPools above 25,000 gallons may require multiple charge cycles per pass; heavy debris load shortens cartridge intervals. | PoorPools over 2,500 sq ft leave significant coverage gaps; multiple daily cycles become impractical. |
| Debris load | ||
| Fine (sand / silt) | GoodFilter-cartridge design handles fine sediment; weekly rinse maintains suction for sand and silt. | GoodDual cartridges handle fine debris efficiently; no clogging reported in typical sediment loads. |
| Leaves / large debris | DependsCartridge clogging accelerates with heavy leaf fall; pre-skimming recommended during peak shedding season. | DependsTree-adjacent pools require cartridge cleaning after 2-3 cycles; owners report filter clogging with heavy leaf fall. |
| Algae / heavy fouling | DependsCleaner removes settled algae; active algae blooms require chemical treatment. Cartridge washings increase with algae frequency. | DependsOscillating brushes suppress algae growth on floor and lower walls; waterline algae requires manual treatment. |
| Coverage you want | ||
| Floor only | GoodPrimary documented function with predictable floor coverage per cycle. | GoodDedicated floor coverage with 90-minute run time; no wall or waterline reach above brush mechanism. |
| Floor + wallsthey differ | GoodWall-climbing capability documented; sustained waterline reach varies by pool condition and cleaner pitch. | DependsReaches lower walls below waterline; upper walls and waterline require separate skimmer or manual cleaning. |
| Floor + walls + waterlinethey differ | DependsWaterline brush reach documented but performance on calcium buildup and algae line varies; depends on pool chemistry. | PoorDoes not reach waterline or wall climb above brush line; full-pool coverage is not achievable with this model. |
A robot being poor for a condition is a fact about fit, not a fault. “Depends” means the record names a limit worth reading, not that the answer is unknown.
Nine inputs across three pillars, each weighted as shown and each scored so more is better. A robot can lead on one and trail on another, which is the point of showing them apart.
A number only means something next to the spread it sits in. Each track is the real range across every classified robot in the class, with the median marked.
Not compared, because fewer than two of these robots carry a published figure: Noise, Height.
Written on each record, and the only thing here every robot on the site carries.
What each design gives up to be good at what it is good at.
Cordless convenience comes with battery discipline. The pack goes into winter storage charged and gets topped up during the off-season, and between cycles the unit is lifted out and charged by hand rather than returning to a dock.
You are paying flagship cordless pricing for full-surface coverage. At $1,199 list the V3 sits well above Aiper’s entry cordless models, and what the money buys is the wall and waterline work those machines leave to you.
Vision routing means the robot picks the path, not you. There is no perimeter to define and no dimensions to enter, and equally no way to hand it a plan when it misses a corner.
Stated by the record itself. A robot being wrong for a household is a fact about fit, not a fault.
The upkeep ownership hands back to you, whatever the autonomy level says.
Classifications rest on different depths of evidence. A pre-release assessment and a verified one are not the same kind of claim.
| Robot | Evidence status | Sources reviewed | Last assessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maytronics Dolphin Liberty 300 | Pending | 1 | Aug 2026 |
| Aiper Scuba V3 | Provisional | 6 | Aug 2026 |
Evidence status counts the sources behind a classification, not their kind. A high count can be maker documentation and price coverage, so read it as how much was reviewed rather than as independent testing. How we weigh evidence.
The full recordMaytronics Dolphin Liberty 300Specifications, evidence, the Fit Check in full, and every tracked change.
The full recordAiper Scuba V3Specifications, evidence, the Fit Check in full, and every tracked change.Robovations classifies robots; it does not rank them. Nothing on this page is a recommendation, and no manufacturer influences a classification or its placement here.
Comparing across classes is allowed — the page will switch to per-class positioning and tell you it has.