The Pool Cleaner That Almost Does It All

Let’s start with the context. I’ve never owned a pool before, which means I also haven’t owned a pool cleaner. As a result, my perspective on the Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max is that of a first-time pool owner who simply wants to keep the water clear with minimal effort. And, I’ll start by saying it looks a hell of a lot better than the ancient device that used to be in my pool.

The idea of a robotic cleaner is deeply appealing – a quiet (and tubeless), battery-powered unit that…