Head to head · Robot pool cleaners
Beatbot AquaSense X vs Beatbot Sora 70
Beatbot AquaSense X or Sora 70? The AquaSense X: debris basket 22 vs 6 l. Both score 72 out of 100. The Sora 70 leads on power.
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
Both score 72/100. The difference is what each is built for.
The Beatbot AquaSense X has the edge in navigation, filtration and automation. The Beatbot Sora 70 has the edge in power, value and ease of use.
In the manufacturers' published figures the Beatbot AquaSense X is ahead on one row: debris basket (22 l against 6 l). No published figure puts the Beatbot Sora 70 ahead.
At $3,799 against $1,099, the Beatbot Sora 70 is the cheaper of the two. The Beatbot AquaSense X suits owners who never want to empty a basket. The Beatbot Sora 70 suits tree-lined pools where leaves land daily.
Where the Beatbot AquaSense X is ahead
- Filtration50 · 42
- Navigation80 · 73
- Automation72 · 52
- Debris basket22 l · 6 l
Where the Beatbot Sora 70 is ahead
- Power91 · 73
- Ease of Use84 · 66
- Value44 · 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 70 |
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72/100 $3,799Price 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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| Score breakdown | ||
| Verdict Score | 72/100 | 72/100 |
| Coverage | 100 | 100 |
| Filtration | 50 | 42 |
| Navigation | 80 | 73 |
| Power | 73 | 91 |
| Automation | 72 | 52 |
| Ease of Use | 66 | 84 |
| Reliability | 72 | 72 |
| 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 | Not published | 150 µm |
| Debris basket | 22 l | 6 l |
| Debris capacity | 22 l, up to two months between emptyings | Not published |
| Optional filter | Not published | 3 μm basket sold separately |
| Navigation | ||
| Mapping | AI vision | Ultrasonic |
| Rated pool size | Not published | 300 m² |
| Floor gradient | Not published | Not published |
| Sensors | Not published | 18, including two ultrasonic sensors |
| 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 | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | Not published | 10,000 mAh |
| Runtime | Not published | 5 h |
| Charging time | Not published | 4 h 30 min |
| Pump flow | Not published | 25,740 l/h |
| Suction, as published | Not published | 6,800 GPH |
| Motors | Not published | 8 |
| 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 | 10.4 kg |
| L × W × H | Not published | 434 × 429 × 284 mm |
| Noise | Not published | Not published |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | 36 months | 36 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 20 cm; platforms of at least 1 × 1 m |
| Cleaning | ||
| Water clarification | ClearWater agent | Not published |
| Surface runtime | Not published | 7 h |
| Surface cleaning | Not published | JetPulse twin jets pull floating debris inward |
| Brushes | Not published | Four bottom roller brushes in two groups; 17 cm suction inlet |
| Modes | Not published | Surface, floor, wall, pro, standard, eco |
| Control | ||
| Voice control | Yes | Not published |
| Chassis | ||
| Coating | Automotive-grade IMR | Not published |
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