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Beatbot Sora 30 vs Beatbot AquaSense 2

Beatbot Sora 30 vs Beatbot AquaSense 2: Verdict Scores 67 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 30 has the higher Verdict Score, 67 to 62.

The Beatbot Sora 30 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 30 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 $689 against $799, the Beatbot Sora 30 is the cheaper of the two. The Beatbot Sora 30 suits rectangular pools with steps or a tanning ledge. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 suits owners tired of retrieving a robot from the deep end.

Beatbot
Sora 30$689
Beatbot
AquaSense 2$799

Where the Beatbot Sora 30 is ahead

  • Filtration45 · 22
  • Power77 · 76
  • Ease of Use74 · 64
  • Value62 · 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 30
Beatbot Sora 30
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Beatbot AquaSense 2
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$689Price in the manufacturer's shop
$799Price in the manufacturer's shop
Highest Verdict Score
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Filtration
  • Power
  • Ease of Use
  • Value
No subscore lead
Pros
  • Floats to the surface when finished, so no wading
  • Cleans shallow platforms and steps from 20 cm of water
  • 6,800 GPH pump and a 5 l basket
  • 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
  • S-shaped paths rather than a map, so weaker in freeform pools
  • Runtime and filter fineness are not published
  • No surface skimming
  • Neither filter fineness, runtime nor warranty term published
  • 2 l basket fills fast under trees
  • No surface skimming
Best for
  • Rectangular pools with steps or a tanning ledge
  • Buyers who want the self-surfacing trick without the flagship price
  • Owners tired of retrieving a robot from the deep end
  • Pools up to 300 m² with light to moderate debris
Score breakdown
Verdict Score67/10062/100
Coverage
80
80
Filtration
45
22
Navigation
73
73
Power
77
76
Automation
52
52
Ease of Use
74
64
Reliability
61
61
Value
62
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 finenessNot publishedNot published
Debris basket5 l2 l
Navigation
MappingUltrasonicUltrasonic
Rated pool size300 m²300 m²
Floor gradientNot publishedNot published
Sensors13, including 2 ultrasonic16, including 2 ultrasonic
Power
CordlessYesYes
Pump flow25,740 l/h20,820 l/h
Suction, as published6,800 GPH5,500 GPH
BatteryNot publishedNot published
RuntimeNot publishedNot published
Charging time4 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
Weight8.89 kg10.47 kg
L × W × H434 × 386 × 267 mmNot published
NoiseNot publishedNot published
Support
Warranty24 monthsNot published
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Coverage
Shallow waterOperates from 8 in deep; platforms from 3.3 × 3.3 ftNot published
Cleaning
Brushes4Not published

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