Beatbot Sora 10 vs Dreame Z1

Full specification, side by side

Compare	Beatbot Beatbot Sora 10	Dreame Dreame Z1
	71/100 $469Price in the manufacturer's shop	68/100 $499Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on	Filtration Power Ease of Use	Navigation Value
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	8,000 GPH pump with walls and waterline Ultrasound and 3D structured-light sensing Poolside parking and more than three hours a charge
Cons	No surface skimming Plug charger, no dock Two-year warranty	Lists above the Z1 Pro, which does more No basket volume, weight or warranty term published 180 μm filter, no dock, four to six hours to charge
Best for	Pools with tanning ledges and steps on a budget First-time buyers who want walls and waterline done	Buyers who find it discounted below the Pro Simple pools up to 180 m² without a tanning ledge
Score breakdown
Verdict Score	71/100	68/100
Coverage	80	80
Filtration	35	8
Navigation	73	92
Power	94	73
Automation	52	52
Ease of Use	77	66
Reliability	60	60
Value	96	97
SpecificationsOnly differences 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	180 µm
Debris basket	5 l	Not published
Optional filter	3 μm ultra-fine basket sold separately	Not published
Navigation
Mapping	Ultrasonic	Camera + sonar
Rated pool size	300 m²	180 m²
Floor gradient	Not published	Not published
Sensors	11, including one ultrasonic sensor	Not published
Sensing	Not published	Ultrasound and 3D structured light
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	Not published
Runtime	5 h	3 h
Charging time	3 h 30 min	4 h
Pump flow	25,740 l/h	30,283 l/h
Suction, as published	6,800 GPH	8,000 GPH
Motors	3	Not published
Charging	65 W through a titanium plug	Magnetic charger, four to six hours
Pump	Not published	Two pump motors
Connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	No
4G / LTE	No	No
Physical
Weight	8.5 kg	Not published
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	Dual brushes
Modes	Floor, wall, standard, eco	Not published
Waterline	Not published	Horizontal waterline cleaning

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