Head to head · Robot pool cleaners
Beatbot Sora 70 vs Beatbot AquaSense 2
Beatbot Sora 70 vs Beatbot AquaSense 2: Verdict Scores 72 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 70 has the higher Verdict Score, 72 to 62.
The Beatbot Sora 70 has the edge in coverage, filtration, power, ease of use and reliability. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 has the edge in value.
In the manufacturers' published figures the Beatbot Sora 70 is ahead on 2 rows: debris basket (6 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 $1,099 against $799, the Beatbot AquaSense 2 is the cheaper of the two. The Beatbot Sora 70 suits tree-lined pools where leaves land daily. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 suits owners tired of retrieving a robot from the deep end.
Where the Beatbot Sora 70 is ahead
- Coverage100 · 80
- Filtration42 · 22
- Power91 · 76
- Ease of Use84 · 64
- Reliability73 · 61
- Debris basket6 l · 2 l
- Pump flow25,740 l/h · 20,820 l/h
Where the Beatbot AquaSense 2 is ahead
- Value50 · 44
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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72/100 $1,099Price 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 | 72/100 | 62/100 |
| Coverage | 100 | 80 |
| Filtration | 42 | 22 |
| Navigation | 73 | 73 |
| Power | 91 | 76 |
| Automation | 52 | 52 |
| Ease of Use | 84 | 64 |
| Reliability | 73 | 61 |
| Value | 44 | 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 | ||
| Floor | Yes | Yes |
| Walls | Yes | Yes |
| Waterline | Yes | Yes |
| Surface | Yes | No |
| Filtration | ||
| Filter fineness | 150 µm | Not published |
| Debris basket | 6 l | 2 l |
| Optional filter | 3 μm basket sold separately | Not published |
| Navigation | ||
| Mapping | Ultrasonic | Ultrasonic |
| Rated pool size | 300 m² | 300 m² |
| Floor gradient | Not published | Not published |
| Sensors | 18, including two ultrasonic sensors | 16, including 2 ultrasonic |
| Power | ||
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Pump flow | 25,740 l/h | 20,820 l/h |
| Suction, as published | 6,800 GPH | 5,500 GPH |
| Battery | Not published | Not published |
| Motors | 8 | Not published |
| Charging | 65 W through a titanium plug | Not published |
| Runtime | 5 h | Not published |
| Charging time | 4 h 30 min | Not published |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| 4G / LTE | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 10.4 kg | 10.47 kg |
| L × W × H | 434 × 429 × 284 mm | Not published |
| Noise | Not published | Not published |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | 36 months | Not published |
| Released | Not published | Not published |
| Cleaning | ||
| Surface runtime | 7 h | Not published |
| Surface cleaning | JetPulse twin jets pull floating debris inward | Not published |
| Brushes | Four bottom roller brushes in two groups; 17 cm suction inlet | Not published |
| Modes | Surface, floor, wall, pro, standard, eco | Not published |
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| Shallow water | From 20 cm; platforms of at least 1 × 1 m | Not published |
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