Head to head · Robot pool cleaners
Beatbot AquaSense X vs Beatbot Sora 10
Beatbot AquaSense X or Sora 10? The AquaSense X: debris basket 22 vs 5 l, warranty 36 vs 24 months. Verdict Scores 72 and 71.
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 X has the higher Verdict Score, 72 to 71.
The Beatbot AquaSense X has the edge in coverage, navigation, filtration, automation and reliability. The Beatbot Sora 10 has the edge in power, value and ease of use.
In the manufacturers' published figures the Beatbot AquaSense X is ahead on 2 rows: debris basket (22 l against 5 l) and warranty (36 months against 24 months). No published figure puts the Beatbot Sora 10 ahead.
At $3,799 against $469, the Beatbot Sora 10 is the cheaper of the two. The Beatbot AquaSense X suits owners who never want to empty a basket. The Beatbot Sora 10 suits pools with tanning ledges and steps on a budget.
Where the Beatbot AquaSense X is ahead
- Coverage100 · 80
- Filtration50 · 35
- Navigation80 · 73
- Automation72 · 52
- Reliability72 · 60
- Debris basket22 l · 5 l
- Warranty36 months · 24 months
Where the Beatbot Sora 10 is ahead
- Power94 · 73
- Ease of Use77 · 66
- Value96 · 25
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 Beatbot AquaSense X | Beatbot Beatbot Sora 10 |
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72/100 $3,799Price in the manufacturer's shop | 71/100 $469Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| At a glance | ||
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| Verdict Score | 72/100 | 71/100 |
| Coverage | 100 | 80 |
| Filtration | 50 | 35 |
| Navigation | 80 | 73 |
| Power | 73 | 94 |
| Automation | 72 | 52 |
| Ease of Use | 66 | 77 |
| Reliability | 72 | 60 |
| Value | 25 | 96 |
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 | No |
| Filtration | ||
| Filter fineness | Not published | 150 µm |
| Debris basket | 22 l | 5 l |
| Debris capacity | 22 l, up to two months between emptyings | Not published |
| Optional filter | Not published | 3 μm ultra-fine basket sold separately |
| Navigation | ||
| Mapping | AI vision | Ultrasonic |
| Rated pool size | Not published | 300 m² |
| Floor gradient | Not published | Not published |
| Sensors | Not published | 11, including one ultrasonic sensor |
| 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 | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | Not published | 7,800 mAh |
| Runtime | Not published | 5 h |
| Charging time | Not published | 3 h 30 min |
| Pump flow | Not published | 25,740 l/h |
| Suction, as published | Not published | 6,800 GPH |
| Motors | Not published | 3 |
| Charging | Not published | 65 W through a titanium plug |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| 4G / LTE | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | Not published | 8.5 kg |
| L × W × H | Not published | 432 × 386 × 267 mm |
| Noise | Not published | Not published |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | 36 months | 24 months |
| Released | Not published | Not published |
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| AstroRinse station | Cleans the filter and empties the debris in three minutes | Not published |
| Coverage | ||
| Shallow platforms | From 35 cm of water | Not published |
| Shallow water | Not published | From 35 cm; platforms of at least 1 × 1 m |
| Cleaning | ||
| Water clarification | ClearWater agent | Not published |
| Brushes | Not published | Two front roller brushes with differential speed; 17 cm suction inlet |
| Modes | Not published | Floor, wall, standard, eco |
| Control | ||
| Voice control | Yes | Not published |
| Chassis | ||
| Coating | Automotive-grade IMR | Not published |
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