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Beatbot Sora 10 vs Beatbot AquaSense 2

Beatbot Sora 10 vs Beatbot AquaSense 2: Verdict Scores 71 and 62, 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

The Beatbot Sora 10 has the higher Verdict Score, 71 to 62.

The Beatbot Sora 10 has the edge in filtration, power, value and ease of use. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 leads on no subscore.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Beatbot Sora 10 is ahead on 2 rows: debris basket (5 l against 2 l) and pump flow (25,740 l/h against 20,820 l/h). No published figure puts the Beatbot AquaSense 2 ahead.

At $449 against $799, the Beatbot Sora 10 is the cheaper of the two. The Beatbot Sora 10 suits pools with tanning ledges and steps on a budget. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 suits owners tired of retrieving a robot from the deep end.

Beatbot
Sora 10$449
Beatbot
AquaSense 2$799

Where the Beatbot Sora 10 is ahead

  • Filtration35 · 22
  • Power94 · 76
  • Ease of Use77 · 64
  • Value95 · 50
  • Debris basket5 l · 2 l
  • Pump flow25,740 l/h · 20,820 l/h

Where the Beatbot AquaSense 2 is ahead

No row where the published figures put it ahead.

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
Sora 10
Beatbot Sora 10
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Beatbot AquaSense 2
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$449Price in the manufacturer's shop
$799Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Filtration
  • Power
  • Ease of Use
  • Value
No subscore lead
Pros
  • 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
  • Surfaces and parks at the edge when finished or when the battery is low
  • Cordless, rated for pools up to 300 m²
  • Floor, walls and waterline in one pass
Cons
  • No surface skimming
  • Plug charger, no dock
  • Two-year warranty
  • Neither filter fineness, runtime nor warranty term published
  • 2 l basket fills fast under trees
  • No surface skimming
Best for
  • Pools with tanning ledges and steps on a budget
  • First-time buyers who want walls and waterline done
  • Owners tired of retrieving a robot from the deep end
  • Pools up to 300 m² with light to moderate debris
Score breakdown
Verdict Score71/10062/100
Coverage
80
80
Filtration
35
22
Navigation
73
73
Power
94
76
Automation
52
52
Ease of Use
77
64
Reliability
61
61
Value
95
50
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
SurfaceNoNo
Filtration
Filter fineness150 µmNot published
Debris basket5 l2 l
Optional filter3 μm ultra-fine basket sold separatelyNot published
Navigation
MappingUltrasonicUltrasonic
Rated pool size300 m²300 m²
Floor gradientNot publishedNot published
Sensors11, including one ultrasonic sensor16, including 2 ultrasonic
Power
CordlessYesYes
Pump flow25,740 l/h20,820 l/h
Suction, as published6,800 GPH5,500 GPH
BatteryNot publishedNot published
Motors3Not published
Charging65 W through a titanium plugNot published
Runtime5 hNot published
Charging time3 h 30 minNot published
Automation
Lifts itself outYesYes
Returns to the edgeYesYes
DockNoNo
SchedulingNoNo
Water quality sensingNoNo
Remote controlNoNo
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight8.5 kg10.47 kg
L × W × H432 × 386 × 267 mmNot published
NoiseNot publishedNot published
Support
Warranty24 monthsNot published
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Coverage
Shallow waterFrom 35 cm; platforms of at least 1 × 1 mNot published
Cleaning
BrushesTwo front roller brushes with differential speed; 17 cm suction inletNot published
ModesFloor, wall, standard, ecoNot published

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