Betta SE vs Aiper EcoSurfer S2: Solar Pool Skimmers Compared
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Both of these are solar surface skimmers. They float on the water, collect debris and charge from the sun. Neither lists floor, wall or waterline cleaning.
We have not tested either. The comparison uses the specs in our product catalogue, which tracks Amazon Australia listings, so check the listing for anything not covered here.
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At a glance
- Salt- and chlorine-tolerant motors: Betta SE
- App scheduling and finer filter: Aiper EcoSurfer S2
Side-by-side specs
Specs come from our product catalogue and prices are the catalogue’s last recorded price, not a live quote. “Not listed” means the catalogue has no figure, not that the cleaner lacks the feature.
| Model | Power | Cleans | Pool fit | Runtime | Catalogue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betta SE | Solar | Water surface (skimmer) | Not listed | 30+ hours per full charge | $749.90 |
| Aiper EcoSurfer S2 | Solar, with adapter charging | Water surface (skimmer) | Not suitable for infinity pools | Up to 35 hours on an adapter charge | $599.00 |
The two skimmers
Same job, different features.
Betta SE: Salt- and chlorine-tolerant motors
Solar-powered, with 30+ hours of runtime per full charge, a 200-micron basket and salt- and chlorine-tolerant motors. Our catalogue lists no app control or pool-type restriction for it, so check the listing for both.
Aiper EcoSurfer S2: App scheduling and finer filter
Solar-powered, with a 150-micron filter, app scheduling and up to 35 hours on an adapter charge. It is listed as not suitable for infinity pools.
How the specs compare
The numbers look close, but a few do not measure the same thing.
- Filter: the Aiper lists 150 microns and the Betta a 200-micron basket. A lower number means a finer mesh, so the Aiper is listed to catch finer particles.
- Runtime: the Betta lists 30+ hours per full charge and the Aiper up to 35 hours on an adapter charge. Those are different measures, so do not read it as a five-hour gap.
- Chemistry: the Betta lists salt- and chlorine-tolerant motors. The Aiper entry does not mention either. That is silence in our catalogue, not a defect, so check the manual for saltwater use.
- Control: the Aiper lists app scheduling. The Betta entry lists none.
- Pool shape: the Aiper is not suitable for infinity pools. Our catalogue lists no restriction for the Betta, so check the listing.
Which to pick
Choose on the feature you will actually use.
- Choose the Betta SE if you run a saltwater or chlorine pool and want the tolerance spelled out in the listing.
- Choose the Aiper EcoSurfer S2 if you want to schedule it from your phone and prefer a finer filter, and your pool is not an infinity pool.
What a skimmer will not do
A skimmer works the surface. If dirt settles on the floor, you need a floor robot. Our under-$1,000 guide covers cordless options, and the in-ground vs above-ground guide matches cleaners to your pool type.
How we chose
We have not tested these products. We picked them from the Amazon Australia listings in our catalogue and compared the specs those listings give. Prices change, so check the live price, delivery and warranty on Amazon before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Which has the finer filter, the Betta SE or the Aiper EcoSurfer S2?
The Aiper. It lists a 150-micron filter against the Betta’s 200-micron basket. A lower micron number means a finer mesh.
Do these skimmers clean the pool floor?
No. Both are surface skimmers, and neither lists floor, wall or waterline cleaning.
Can I use a solar skimmer in a saltwater pool?
The Betta SE lists salt- and chlorine-tolerant motors. The Aiper entry in our catalogue does not mention either, so check its manual before using it in a saltwater pool.
Do solar skimmers work on cloudy days?
Check the manual. Our catalogue lists runtime per full charge for the Betta and per adapter charge for the Aiper, but nothing on cloudy-day performance.