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Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra vs Beatbot Sora 10

Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra vs Beatbot Sora 10: Verdict Scores 72 and 71, where each is ahead in the published figures, and which one to choose.

Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Updated

Verdict

The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra has the higher Verdict Score, 72 to 71.

The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra has the edge in coverage, navigation, automation and reliability. The Beatbot Sora 10 has the edge in filtration, power, value and ease of use.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra is ahead on 2 rows: rated pool size (360 m² against 300 m²) and warranty (36 months against 24 months). In turn, the Beatbot Sora 10 is ahead on 2 rows: debris basket (5 l against 4 l) and pump flow (25,740 l/h against 20,820 l/h).

At $2,299 against $449, the Beatbot Sora 10 is the cheaper of the two. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra suits large freeform pools with steps and raised platforms. The Beatbot Sora 10 suits pools with tanning ledges and steps on a budget.

Beatbot
AquaSense 2 Ultra$2,299
Beatbot
Sora 10$449

Where the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra is ahead

  • Coverage100 · 80
  • Navigation95 · 73
  • Automation72 · 52
  • Reliability73 · 61
  • Rated pool size360 m² · 300 m²
  • Warranty36 months · 24 months

Where the Beatbot Sora 10 is ahead

  • Filtration35 · 27
  • Power94 · 76
  • Ease of Use77 · 65
  • Value95 · 25
  • Debris basket5 l · 4 l
  • Pump flow25,740 l/h · 20,820 l/h

Subscores are from our engine; the specification rows are the manufacturers' published figures, listed only where the better direction is beyond argument.

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Beatbot
AquaSense 2 Ultra
Beatbot
Sora 10
Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra
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Beatbot Sora 10
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$2,299Price in the manufacturer's shop
$449Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Coverage
  • Navigation
  • Automation
  • Reliability
  • Filtration
  • Power
  • Ease of Use
  • Value
Pros
  • AI camera and ultrasonic mapping, 27 sensors, goes back for missed debris
  • Surface, floor, walls, waterline and clarification in one robot
  • Parks above the water and charges on a dock
  • Walls, waterline and shallow ledges from 35 cm of water
  • 6,800 GPH pump, 5 l basket, rated for 300 m²
  • Up to five hours a charge, then parks at the waterline
Cons
  • 13.2 kg, a heavy lift out of the water
  • No runtime or charging time published, only a 13,400 mAh battery
  • No scheduling or Bluetooth in the specification
  • No surface skimming
  • Plug charger, no dock
  • Two-year warranty
Best for
  • Large freeform pools with steps and raised platforms
  • Owners who want mapping and a clarifier in one robot
  • Pools with tanning ledges and steps on a budget
  • First-time buyers who want walls and waterline done
Score breakdown
Verdict Score72/10071/100
Coverage
100
80
Filtration
27
35
Navigation
95
73
Power
76
94
Automation
72
52
Ease of Use
65
77
Reliability
73
61
Value
25
95
Specifications

In green: the better figure where the direction is beyond argument, such as more lawn or less noise. Where it depends on your home, nothing is marked.

What it cleans
FloorYesYes
WallsYesYes
WaterlineYesYes
SurfaceYesNo
Filtration
Filter fineness150 µm150 µm
Debris basket4 l5 l
BasketsLarger 4.0 l with 150 and 250 μm stages; thinner 3.7 l at 250 μmNot published
Optional filterNot published3 μm ultra-fine basket sold separately
Navigation
MappingCamera + sonarUltrasonic
Rated pool size360 m²300 m²
Floor gradientNot publishedNot published
Sensors27, including an AI camera with two ToF sensors, two infrared and four ultrasonic sensors11, including one ultrasonic sensor
Debris detectionAI cruise detection of missed debris; independent cleaning of raised platformsNot published
Power
CordlessYesYes
Pump flow20,820 l/h25,740 l/h
Suction, as published5,500 GPH6,800 GPH
BatteryNot publishedNot published
Motors113
RuntimeNot published5 h
Charging timeNot published3 h 30 min
ChargingNot published65 W through a titanium plug
Automation
Lifts itself outYesYes
Returns to the edgeYesYes
DockYesNo
SchedulingNoNo
Water quality sensingNoNo
Remote controlYesNo
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoYes
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight13.2 kg8.5 kg
L × W × H454 × 439 × 277 mm432 × 386 × 267 mm
NoiseNot publishedNot published
Support
Warranty36 months24 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Cleaning
BrushesFour extra-large roller brushes and two side brushesTwo front roller brushes with differential speed; 17 cm suction inlet
Water clarificationClearWater natural agent dispensed automaticallyNot published
Modes6Floor, wall, standard, eco
Chassis
WheelsSix guide wheels and two track wheelsNot published
Fit
Pool typesAbove-ground and in-ground, all shapesNot published
Coverage
Shallow waterNot publishedFrom 35 cm; platforms of at least 1 × 1 m

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