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Beatbot Sora 10 vs Beatbot Sora 70

Beatbot Sora 10 vs Beatbot Sora 70: Verdict Scores 71 and 71, 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

Both score 71/100. The difference is what each is built for.

The Beatbot Sora 10 has the edge in power and value. The Beatbot Sora 70 has the edge in coverage, filtration, ease of use and reliability.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Beatbot Sora 10 is ahead on one row: charging time (3 h 30 min against 4 h 30 min). In turn, the Beatbot Sora 70 is ahead on 2 rows: debris basket (6 l against 5 l) and warranty (36 months against 24 months).

At $449 against $1,499, 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 Sora 70 suits tree-lined pools where leaves land daily.

Beatbot
Sora 10$449
Beatbot
Sora 70$1,499

Where the Beatbot Sora 10 is ahead

  • Power94 · 91
  • Value95 · 35
  • Charging time3 h 30 min · 4 h 30 min

Where the Beatbot Sora 70 is ahead

  • Coverage100 · 80
  • Filtration42 · 35
  • Ease of Use84 · 77
  • Reliability73 · 61
  • Debris basket6 l · 5 l
  • Warranty36 months · 24 months

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 70
Beatbot Sora 10
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Beatbot Sora 70
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$449Price in the manufacturer's shop
$1,499Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Power
  • Value
  • Coverage
  • Filtration
  • Ease of Use
  • Reliability
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
  • Skims for up to seven hours, then floor, walls and waterline
  • 6 l basket, 6,800 GPH, rated for 300 m²
  • Surface parking, one-tap retrieval, remote control on the surface
Cons
  • No surface skimming
  • Plug charger, no dock
  • Two-year warranty
  • No dock, about four and a half hours to charge
  • 10.4 kg
  • Ultrasonic only, no camera
Best for
  • Pools with tanning ledges and steps on a budget
  • First-time buyers who want walls and waterline done
  • Tree-lined pools where leaves land daily
  • Owners who want skimming without the flagship price
Score breakdown
Verdict Score71/10071/100
Coverage
80
100
Filtration
35
42
Navigation
73
73
Power
94
91
Automation
52
52
Ease of Use
77
84
Reliability
61
73
Value
95
35
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
SurfaceNoYes
Filtration
Filter fineness150 µm150 µm
Debris basket5 l6 l
Optional filter3 μm ultra-fine basket sold separately3 μm basket sold separately
Navigation
MappingUltrasonicUltrasonic
Rated pool size300 m²300 m²
Floor gradientNot publishedNot published
Sensors11, including one ultrasonic sensor18, including two ultrasonic sensors
Power
CordlessYesYes
Pump flow25,740 l/h25,740 l/h
Suction, as published6,800 GPH6,800 GPH
BatteryNot publishedNot published
Motors38
Charging65 W through a titanium plug65 W through a titanium plug
Runtime5 h5 h
Charging time3 h 30 min4 h 30 min
Automation
Lifts itself outYesYes
Returns to the edgeYesYes
DockNoNo
SchedulingNoNo
Water quality sensingNoNo
Remote controlNoYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight8.5 kg10.4 kg
L × W × H432 × 386 × 267 mm434 × 429 × 284 mm
NoiseNot publishedNot published
Support
Warranty24 months36 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Coverage
Shallow waterFrom 35 cm; platforms of at least 1 × 1 mFrom 20 cm; platforms of at least 1 × 1 m
Cleaning
BrushesTwo front roller brushes with differential speed; 17 cm suction inletFour bottom roller brushes in two groups; 17 cm suction inlet
ModesFloor, wall, standard, ecoSurface, floor, wall, pro, standard, eco
Surface runtimeNot published7 h
Surface cleaningNot publishedJetPulse twin jets pull floating debris inward

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