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Aiper launches Seagull SE cordless robotic pool cleaner at $249.99
Aiper launched the Seagull SE cordless robotic pool cleaner on November 1, 2022, at $249.99 through Aiper.com and Amazon.
Full assessment3 claims · 3 technical notes · 2 sources
Where it standsAutonomy LadderIIIIIIIVVLevel IIAssisted AutonomyHuman ReadinessReady NowNew to MarketWaitKnown IssuesRobovations Score04055708539DeficientWhat happenedThe launch added a lower-priced entry point beneath Aiper's existing Seagull lineup, built for above-ground and small in-ground pools up to 850 square feet. Early third-party coverage noted daily filter maintenance and inconsistent self-parking, points worth tracking in later revisions.
Bottom lineIndependent coverage confirmed the Seagull SE's price and runtime but described a supplemental cleaner with real maintenance and self-parking limitations, not the effortless product implied at launch.
ImpactOn autonomy
- Self-parking feature debuted, guiding the unit toward the pool edge for retrieval
- Dual drive motors clean the pool floor only, with no wall or waterline coverage
On readiness
- Charging time cut by half compared to earlier Seagull models, per manufacturer specs
- Available at launch only through Aiper.com and Amazon.com, plus unnamed specialty retailers
Claim check3 maker claims checked against the record. Open one to read the finding.
Self-parking lets the Seagull SE glide to the pool edge for retrieval
Documented findingA hands-on review reported the unit did not reliably self-park, and retrieval still relied on the included hookOne-click activation and hydrodynamic design promise hassle-free operation
Documented findingA hands-on review documented daily disassembly and filter cleaning, a heavier routine than the weekly upkeep of corded competitorsDual drive motors and bottom scrubbers deliver deep cleaning
Documented findingIndependent lab testing found it cleared about 90 percent of debris but struggled with larger leavesEvidence2 sources · all linked
121 Nov 20224 Nov 2022filed 1 Nov 2022- 1PR Newswire (Aiper press release)1 Nov 2022
- 2PCWorld4 Nov 2022
Technical notes3 sections
Launch Specifications
Aiper introduced the Seagull SE on November 1, 2022, priced at $249.99. The cordless robotic pool cleaner runs up to 90 minutes per charge, drawing from an internal battery that Aiper says charges in about 2.5 hours, roughly half the time of earlier Seagull-branded models. Manufacturer specs list dual drive motors and bottom scrubbers for debris pickup, a reusable nylon debris tray built into the chassis, and a three-color LED status indicator. The device covers pools up to about 850 square feet and is built for flat-bottomed above-ground and small in-ground pools; it does not climb walls or clean the waterline.
Retail Availability
At launch, Aiper sold the Seagull SE through Aiper.com and Amazon.com, alongside unnamed specialty retailers the company did not identify. The press release described the Seagull SE as the first model in a newly introduced Seagull Series, with additional Seagull Series products planned for 2023.
Early Coverage
A hands-on review, published three days after launch, confirmed the $249.99 price and roughly 90-minute runtime, and reported daily filter maintenance plus inconsistent self-parking at the pool edge. The review described the Seagull SE as suited to supplemental cleanup rather than a household’s only pool-cleaning tool.