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Beatbot Sora 70 vs Dreame Z1

Beatbot Sora 70 or Dreame Z1? Verdict Scores 72 and 68. The Sora 70: rated pool size 300 vs 180 m²; the Z1: pump flow 30,283 vs 25,740 l/h.

Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Updated

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Verdict

The Beatbot Sora 70 has the higher Verdict Score, 72 to 68.

The Beatbot Sora 70 has the edge in coverage, filtration, power, ease of use and reliability. The Dreame Z1 has the edge in navigation and value.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Beatbot Sora 70 is ahead on 3 rows: filter fineness (150 µm against 180 µm), rated pool size (300 m² against 180 m²) and runtime (5 h against 3 h). In turn, the Dreame Z1 is ahead on 2 rows: charging time (4 h against 4 h 30 min) and pump flow (30,283 l/h against 25,740 l/h).

At $1,099 against $499, the Dreame Z1 is the cheaper of the two. The Beatbot Sora 70 suits tree-lined pools where leaves land daily. The Dreame Z1 suits buyers who find it discounted below the Pro.

Beatbot
Beatbot Sora 70$1,099
Dreame
Dreame Z1$499

Where the Beatbot Sora 70 is ahead

  • Coverage100 · 80
  • Filtration42 · 8
  • Power91 · 73
  • Ease of Use84 · 66
  • Reliability72 · 60
  • Filter fineness150 µm · 180 µm
  • Rated pool size300 m² · 180 m²
  • Runtime5 h · 3 h

Where the Dreame Z1 is ahead

  • Navigation92 · 73
  • Value97 · 44
  • Charging time4 h · 4 h 30 min
  • Pump flow30,283 l/h · 25,740 l/h

Subscores are from our engine; the specification rows are the manufacturers' published figures, listed only where the better direction is beyond argument.

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Beatbot Sora 70
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Dreame Z1
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$1,099Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Coverage
  • Filtration
  • Power
  • Ease of Use
  • Reliability
  • Navigation
  • 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
  • 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 dock, about four and a half hours to charge
  • 10.4 kg
  • Ultrasonic only, no camera
  • 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
  • Tree-lined pools where leaves land daily
  • Owners who want skimming without the flagship price
  • Buyers who find it discounted below the Pro
  • Simple pools up to 180 m² without a tanning ledge
Score breakdown
Verdict Score72/10068/100
Coverage
100
80
Filtration
42
8
Navigation
73
92
Power
91
73
Automation
52
52
Ease of Use
84
66
Reliability
72
60
Value
44
97
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 µm180 µm
Debris basket6 lNot published
Optional filter3 μm basket sold separatelyNot published
Navigation
MappingUltrasonicCamera + sonar
Rated pool size300 m²180 m²
Floor gradientNot publishedNot published
Sensors18, including two ultrasonic sensorsNot published
SensingNot publishedUltrasound and 3D structured light
Automation
Lifts itself outYesYes
Returns to the edgeYesYes
DockNoNo
SchedulingNoNo
Water quality sensingNoNo
Remote controlYesNo
Power
CordlessYesYes
Battery10,000 mAhNot published
Runtime5 h3 h
Charging time4 h 30 min4 h
Pump flow25,740 l/h30,283 l/h
Suction, as published6,800 GPH8,000 GPH
Motors8Not published
Charging65 W through a titanium plugMagnetic charger, four to six hours
PumpNot publishedTwo pump motors
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight10.4 kgNot published
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 inletDual brushes
ModesSurface, floor, wall, pro, standard, ecoNot published
WaterlineNot publishedHorizontal waterline cleaning
Coverage
Shallow waterFrom 20 cm; platforms of at least 1 × 1 mNot published

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