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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.

Beatbot
Sora 70$1,099
Beatbot
AquaSense 2$799

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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Beatbot
Sora 70
Beatbot Sora 70
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Beatbot AquaSense 2
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$1,099Price in the manufacturer's shop
$799Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Coverage
  • Filtration
  • Power
  • Ease of Use
  • Reliability
  • Value
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
  • No dock, about four and a half hours to charge
  • 10.4 kg
  • Ultrasonic only, no camera
  • Neither filter fineness, runtime nor warranty term published
  • 2 l basket fills fast under trees
  • No surface skimming
Best for
  • Tree-lined pools where leaves land daily
  • Owners who want skimming 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 Score72/10062/100
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
FloorYesYes
WallsYesYes
WaterlineYesYes
SurfaceYesNo
Filtration
Filter fineness150 µmNot published
Debris basket6 l2 l
Optional filter3 μm basket sold separatelyNot published
Navigation
MappingUltrasonicUltrasonic
Rated pool size300 m²300 m²
Floor gradientNot publishedNot published
Sensors18, including two ultrasonic sensors16, including 2 ultrasonic
Power
CordlessYesYes
Pump flow25,740 l/h20,820 l/h
Suction, as published6,800 GPH5,500 GPH
BatteryNot publishedNot published
Motors8Not published
Charging65 W through a titanium plugNot published
Runtime5 hNot published
Charging time4 h 30 minNot published
Automation
Lifts itself outYesYes
Returns to the edgeYesYes
DockNoNo
SchedulingNoNo
Water quality sensingNoNo
Remote controlYesNo
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight10.4 kg10.47 kg
L × W × H434 × 429 × 284 mmNot published
NoiseNot publishedNot published
Support
Warranty36 monthsNot published
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Cleaning
Surface runtime7 hNot published
Surface cleaningJetPulse twin jets pull floating debris inwardNot published
BrushesFour bottom roller brushes in two groups; 17 cm suction inletNot published
ModesSurface, floor, wall, pro, standard, ecoNot published
Coverage
Shallow waterFrom 20 cm; platforms of at least 1 × 1 mNot published

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