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Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra vs Beatbot Sora 30

Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra or Sora 30? The AquaSense 2 Ultra: warranty 36 vs 24 months; the Sora 30: debris basket 5 vs 4 l. Verdict Scores 72 and 65.

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

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Verdict

The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra has the higher Verdict Score, 72 to 65.

The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra has the edge in coverage, navigation, automation and reliability. The Beatbot Sora 30 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 30 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 $999, the Beatbot Sora 30 is the cheaper of the two. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra suits large freeform pools with steps and raised platforms. The Beatbot Sora 30 suits rectangular pools with steps or a tanning ledge.

Beatbot
Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra$2,299
Beatbot
Beatbot Sora 30$999

Where the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra is ahead

  • Coverage100 · 80
  • Navigation95 · 73
  • Automation72 · 52
  • Reliability72 · 60
  • Rated pool size360 m² · 300 m²
  • Warranty36 months · 24 months

Where the Beatbot Sora 30 is ahead

  • Filtration43 · 27
  • Power77 · 76
  • Ease of Use74 · 65
  • Value43 · 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
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Beatbot Sora 30
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$2,299Price in the manufacturer's shop
$999Price 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
  • Floats to the surface when finished, so no wading
  • Cleans shallow platforms and steps from 20 cm of water
  • 6,800 GPH pump and a 5 l basket
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
  • S-shaped paths rather than a map, so weaker in freeform pools
  • Runtime and filter fineness are not published
  • No surface skimming
Best for
  • Large freeform pools with steps and raised platforms
  • Owners who want mapping and a clarifier in one robot
  • Rectangular pools with steps or a tanning ledge
  • Buyers who want the self-surfacing trick without the flagship price
Score breakdown
Verdict Score72/10065/100
Coverage
100
80
Filtration
27
43
Navigation
95
73
Power
76
77
Automation
72
52
Ease of Use
65
74
Reliability
72
60
Value
25
43
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 µmNot published
Debris basket4 l5 l
BasketsLarger 4.0 l with 150 and 250 μm stages; thinner 3.7 l at 250 μmNot published
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 sensors13, including 2 ultrasonic
Debris detectionAI cruise detection of missed debris; independent cleaning of raised platformsNot published
Automation
Lifts itself outYesYes
Returns to the edgeYesYes
DockYesNo
SchedulingNoNo
Water quality sensingNoNo
Remote controlYesNo
Power
CordlessYesYes
Battery13,400 mAhNot published
RuntimeNot publishedNot published
Charging timeNot published4 h 30 min
Pump flow20,820 l/h25,740 l/h
Suction, as published5,500 GPH6,800 GPH
Motors11Not published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoYes
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight13.2 kg8.89 kg
L × W × H454 × 439 × 277 mm434 × 386 × 267 mm
NoiseNot publishedNot published
Support
Warranty36 months24 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Cleaning
BrushesFour extra-large roller brushes and two side brushes4
Water clarificationClearWater natural agent dispensed automaticallyNot published
Modes6Not published
Chassis
WheelsSix guide wheels and two track wheelsNot published
Fit
Pool typesAbove-ground and in-ground, all shapesNot published
Coverage
Shallow waterNot publishedOperates from 8 in deep; platforms from 3.3 × 3.3 ft

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