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Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra vs Dreame Z1 Pro

Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra or Dreame Z1 Pro? Verdict Scores 72 and 70. The AquaSense 2 Ultra: rated pool size 360 vs 200 m².

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 70.

The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra has the edge in coverage, filtration, power, automation and reliability. The Dreame Z1 Pro has the edge in value and ease of use.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra is ahead on 2 rows: filter fineness (150 µm against 180 µm) and rated pool size (360 m² against 200 m²). In turn, the Dreame Z1 Pro is ahead on one row: pump flow (30,283 l/h against 20,820 l/h).

At $2,299 against $429, the Dreame Z1 Pro is the cheaper of the two. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra suits large freeform pools with steps and raised platforms. The Dreame Z1 Pro suits budget buyers who want walls and the waterline done.

Beatbot
Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra$2,299
Dreame
Dreame Z1 Pro$429

Where the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra is ahead

  • Coverage100 · 80
  • Filtration27 · 8
  • Power76 · 73
  • Automation72 · 52
  • Reliability72 · 60
  • Filter fineness150 µm · 180 µm
  • Rated pool size360 m² · 200 m²

Where the Dreame Z1 Pro is ahead

  • Ease of Use86 · 65
  • Value100 · 25
  • Pump flow30,283 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
Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra
Dreame
Dreame Z1 Pro
Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra
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Dreame Z1 Pro
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$2,299Price in the manufacturer's shop
$429Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Coverage
  • Filtration
  • Power
  • Automation
  • Reliability
  • 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 tanning ledges for pools up to 200 m²
  • 8,000 GPH pump, the strongest here after the Rover X10
  • Ultrasound and 3D structured-light sensing
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 basket volume, weight or warranty term published
  • 180 μm filter, coarser than Beatbot's 150
  • Four to six hours to charge, no dock
Best for
  • Large freeform pools with steps and raised platforms
  • Owners who want mapping and a clarifier in one robot
  • Budget buyers who want walls and the waterline done
  • Pools with a tanning ledge
Score breakdown
Verdict Score72/10070/100
Coverage
100
80
Filtration
27
8
Navigation
95
95
Power
76
73
Automation
72
52
Ease of Use
65
86
Reliability
72
60
Value
25
100
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 µm180 µm
Debris basket4 lNot published
BasketsLarger 4.0 l with 150 and 250 μm stages; thinner 3.7 l at 250 μmNot published
Navigation
MappingCamera + sonarCamera + sonar
Rated pool size360 m²200 m²
Floor gradientNot publishedNot published
Sensors27, including an AI camera with two ToF sensors, two infrared and four ultrasonic sensorsNot published
Debris detectionAI cruise detection of missed debris; independent cleaning of raised platformsNot published
SensingNot publishedUltrasound and 3D structured light
Automation
Lifts itself outYesYes
Returns to the edgeYesYes
DockYesNo
SchedulingNoNo
Water quality sensingNoNo
Remote controlYesYes
Power
CordlessYesYes
Battery13,400 mAhNot published
RuntimeNot published3 h
Charging timeNot published4 h
Pump flow20,820 l/h30,283 l/h
Suction, as published5,500 GPH8,000 GPH
Motors11Not published
PumpNot publishedTwo pump motors
ChargingNot publishedMagnetic charger, four to six hours
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight13.2 kgNot published
L × W × H454 × 439 × 277 mmNot published
NoiseNot publishedNot published
Support
Warranty36 monthsNot published
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Cleaning
BrushesFour extra-large roller brushes and two side brushesDual brushes
Water clarificationClearWater natural agent dispensed automaticallyNot published
Modes6Not published
WaterlineNot publishedHorizontal waterline cleaning
Chassis
WheelsSix guide wheels and two track wheelsNot published
Fit
Pool typesAbove-ground and in-ground, all shapesNot published
Coverage
Tanning ledgesNot publishedYes, Pro only
Control
RemoteNot publishedLiFi handheld remote that reaches the robot under water

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