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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 assessment
AutonomyNew product; autonomy not yet classifiedReadinessNew entry-level model launchedScoreNot yet scored at launchThe 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.
Impact on 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
Impact 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 claims reviewed
Self-parking lets the Seagull SE glide to the pool edge for retrievalPCWorld's 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 operationPCWorld documented daily disassembly and filter cleaning, a heavier routine than the weekly upkeep of corded competitorsDual drive motors and bottom scrubbers deliver deep cleaningPCWorld found it cleared about 90 percent of debris but struggled with larger leavesBottom 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.
Technical notes3 sections
- Launch Specifications
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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
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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
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PCWorld’s 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 outlet described the Seagull SE as suited to supplemental cleanup rather than a household’s only pool-cleaning tool.