Head to head · Robot pool cleaners
Beatbot Sora 10 vs Beatbot AquaSense 2
Beatbot Sora 10 or AquaSense 2? The Sora 10: debris basket 5 vs 2 l, pump flow 25,740 vs 20,820 l/h. Verdict Scores 71 and 62.
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 Sora 10 has the higher Verdict Score, 71 to 62.
The Beatbot Sora 10 has the edge in filtration, power, value, ease of use and reliability. 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 $469 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.
Where the Beatbot Sora 10 is ahead
- Filtration35 · 20
- Power94 · 76
- Ease of Use77 · 64
- Reliability60 · 59
- Value96 · 51
- 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
| Compare | Beatbot Beatbot Sora 10 | Beatbot Beatbot AquaSense 2 |
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71/100 $469Price in the manufacturer's shop | 62/100 $799Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| At a glance | ||
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| Score breakdown | ||
| Verdict Score | 71/100 | 62/100 |
| Coverage | 80 | 80 |
| Filtration | 35 | 20 |
| Navigation | 73 | 73 |
| Power | 94 | 76 |
| Automation | 52 | 52 |
| Ease of Use | 77 | 64 |
| Reliability | 60 | 59 |
| Value | 96 | 51 |
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 | No | No |
| Filtration | ||
| Filter fineness | 150 µm | Not published |
| Debris basket | 5 l | 2 l |
| Optional filter | 3 μm ultra-fine basket sold separately | Not published |
| Navigation | ||
| Mapping | Ultrasonic | Ultrasonic |
| Rated pool size | 300 m² | 300 m² |
| Floor gradient | Not published | Not published |
| Sensors | 11, including one ultrasonic sensor | 16, including 2 ultrasonic |
| Automation | ||
| Lifts itself out | Yes | Yes |
| Returns to the edge | Yes | Yes |
| Dock | No | No |
| Scheduling | No | No |
| Water quality sensing | No | No |
| Remote control | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 7,800 mAh | 10,000 mAh |
| Runtime | 5 h | Not published |
| Charging time | 3 h 30 min | Not published |
| Pump flow | 25,740 l/h | 20,820 l/h |
| Suction, as published | 6,800 GPH | 5,500 GPH |
| Motors | 3 | Not published |
| Charging | 65 W through a titanium plug | Not published |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| 4G / LTE | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 10.47 kg |
| L × W × H | 432 × 386 × 267 mm | Not published |
| Noise | Not published | Not published |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | 24 months | Not published |
| Released | Not published | Not published |
| Coverage | ||
| Shallow water | From 35 cm; platforms of at least 1 × 1 m | Not published |
| Cleaning | ||
| Brushes | Two front roller brushes with differential speed; 17 cm suction inlet | Not published |
| Modes | Floor, wall, standard, eco | Not published |
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