Head to head · Robot pool cleaners
Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra vs Beatbot Sora 70
Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra vs Beatbot Sora 70: Verdict Scores 72 and 72, 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
Both score 72/100. The difference is what each is built for.
The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra has the edge in navigation and automation. The Beatbot Sora 70 has the edge in filtration, power, value and ease of use.
In the manufacturers' published figures the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra is ahead on one row: rated pool size (360 m² against 300 m²). In turn, the Beatbot Sora 70 is ahead on 2 rows: debris basket (6 l against 4 l) and pump flow (25,740 l/h against 20,820 l/h).
At $2,299 against $1,099, the Beatbot Sora 70 is the cheaper of the two. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra suits large freeform pools with steps and raised platforms. The Beatbot Sora 70 suits tree-lined pools where leaves land daily.
Where the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra is ahead
- Navigation95 · 73
- Automation72 · 52
- Rated pool size360 m² · 300 m²
Where the Beatbot Sora 70 is ahead
- Filtration42 · 27
- Power91 · 76
- Ease of Use84 · 65
- Value44 · 25
- Debris basket6 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.
Full specification, side by side
| Compare | Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra | Beatbot Sora 70 |
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72/100 $2,299Price in the manufacturer's shop | 72/100 $1,099Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| At a glance | ||
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| Verdict Score | 72/100 | 72/100 |
| Coverage | 100 | 100 |
| Filtration | 27 | 42 |
| Navigation | 95 | 73 |
| Power | 76 | 91 |
| Automation | 72 | 52 |
| Ease of Use | 65 | 84 |
| Reliability | 73 | 73 |
| Value | 25 | 44 |
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 | ||
| Floor | Yes | Yes |
| Walls | Yes | Yes |
| Waterline | Yes | Yes |
| Surface | Yes | Yes |
| Filtration | ||
| Filter fineness | 150 µm | 150 µm |
| Debris basket | 4 l | 6 l |
| Baskets | Larger 4.0 l with 150 and 250 μm stages; thinner 3.7 l at 250 μm | Not published |
| Optional filter | Not published | 3 μm basket sold separately |
| Navigation | ||
| Mapping | Camera + sonar | Ultrasonic |
| Rated pool size | 360 m² | 300 m² |
| Floor gradient | Not published | Not published |
| Sensors | 27, including an AI camera with two ToF sensors, two infrared and four ultrasonic sensors | 18, including two ultrasonic sensors |
| Debris detection | AI cruise detection of missed debris; independent cleaning of raised platforms | Not published |
| Power | ||
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Pump flow | 20,820 l/h | 25,740 l/h |
| Suction, as published | 5,500 GPH | 6,800 GPH |
| Battery | Not published | Not published |
| Motors | 11 | 8 |
| Runtime | Not published | 5 h |
| Charging time | Not published | 4 h 30 min |
| Charging | Not published | 65 W through a titanium plug |
| Automation | ||
| Lifts itself out | Yes | Yes |
| Returns to the edge | Yes | Yes |
| Dock | Yes | No |
| Scheduling | No | No |
| Water quality sensing | No | No |
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| 4G / LTE | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 13.2 kg | 10.4 kg |
| L × W × H | 454 × 439 × 277 mm | 434 × 429 × 284 mm |
| Noise | Not published | Not published |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | 36 months | 36 months |
| Released | Not published | Not published |
| Cleaning | ||
| Brushes | Four extra-large roller brushes and two side brushes | Four bottom roller brushes in two groups; 17 cm suction inlet |
| Water clarification | ClearWater natural agent dispensed automatically | Not published |
| Modes | 6 | Surface, floor, wall, pro, standard, eco |
| Surface runtime | Not published | 7 h |
| Surface cleaning | Not published | JetPulse twin jets pull floating debris inward |
| Chassis | ||
| Wheels | Six guide wheels and two track wheels | Not published |
| Fit | ||
| Pool types | Above-ground and in-ground, all shapes | Not published |
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| Shallow water | Not published | From 20 cm; platforms of at least 1 × 1 m |
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