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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.

Beatbot
Beatbot AquaSense X$3,799
Beatbot
Beatbot Sora 10$469

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

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Beatbot AquaSense X
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Beatbot Sora 10
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$3,799Price in the manufacturer's shop
$469Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Coverage
  • Filtration
  • Navigation
  • Automation
  • Reliability
  • Power
  • Ease of Use
  • Value
Pros
  • Self-cleaning station rinses the filter and empties the bin in three minutes
  • 22 l debris capacity, up to two months between emptyings
  • Skims, then cleans floor, walls, waterline and platforms from 35 cm
  • 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
  • The highest price in this catalogue
  • No pool size, flow, filter fineness, battery or weight published
  • The station needs its own place beside the pool
  • No surface skimming
  • Plug charger, no dock
  • Two-year warranty
Best for
  • Owners who never want to empty a basket
  • Tree-lined pools with heavy debris
  • 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
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
FloorYesYes
WallsYesYes
WaterlineYesYes
SurfaceYesNo
Filtration
Filter finenessNot published150 µm
Debris basket22 l5 l
Debris capacity22 l, up to two months between emptyingsNot published
Optional filterNot published3 μm ultra-fine basket sold separately
Navigation
MappingAI visionUltrasonic
Rated pool sizeNot published300 m²
Floor gradientNot publishedNot published
SensorsNot published11, including one ultrasonic sensor
Automation
Lifts itself outYesYes
Returns to the edgeYesYes
DockYesNo
SchedulingNoNo
Water quality sensingNoNo
Remote controlNoNo
Power
CordlessYesYes
BatteryNot published7,800 mAh
RuntimeNot published5 h
Charging timeNot published3 h 30 min
Pump flowNot published25,740 l/h
Suction, as publishedNot published6,800 GPH
MotorsNot published3
ChargingNot published65 W through a titanium plug
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoYes
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
WeightNot published8.5 kg
L × W × HNot published432 × 386 × 267 mm
NoiseNot publishedNot published
Support
Warranty36 months24 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Dock
AstroRinse stationCleans the filter and empties the debris in three minutesNot published
Coverage
Shallow platformsFrom 35 cm of waterNot published
Shallow waterNot publishedFrom 35 cm; platforms of at least 1 × 1 m
Cleaning
Water clarificationClearWater agentNot published
BrushesNot publishedTwo front roller brushes with differential speed; 17 cm suction inlet
ModesNot publishedFloor, wall, standard, eco
Control
Voice controlYesNot published
Chassis
CoatingAutomotive-grade IMRNot published

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