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Beatbot Sora 70 vs Dreame Z1 Pro

Beatbot Sora 70 or Dreame Z1 Pro? Verdict Scores 72 and 70. The Sora 70: runtime 5 vs 3 h; the Z1 Pro: 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 70.

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

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 200 m²) and runtime (5 h against 3 h). In turn, the Dreame Z1 Pro 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 $429, the Dreame Z1 Pro is the cheaper of the two. The Beatbot Sora 70 suits tree-lined pools where leaves land daily. The Dreame Z1 Pro suits budget buyers who want walls and the waterline done.

Beatbot
Beatbot Sora 70$1,099
Dreame
Dreame Z1 Pro$429

Where the Beatbot Sora 70 is ahead

  • Coverage100 · 80
  • Filtration42 · 8
  • Power91 · 73
  • Reliability72 · 60
  • Filter fineness150 µm · 180 µm
  • Rated pool size300 m² · 200 m²
  • Runtime5 h · 3 h

Where the Dreame Z1 Pro is ahead

  • Navigation95 · 73
  • Ease of Use86 · 84
  • Value100 · 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
Beatbot Sora 70
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Dreame Z1 Pro
Beatbot Sora 70
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$1,099Price in the manufacturer's shop
$429Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Coverage
  • Filtration
  • Power
  • Reliability
  • Navigation
  • Ease of Use
  • 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
  • Walls, waterline and tanning ledges for pools up to 200 m²
  • 8,000 GPH pump, the strongest here after the Rover X10
  • Ultrasound and 3D structured-light sensing
Cons
  • No dock, about four and a half hours to charge
  • 10.4 kg
  • Ultrasonic only, no camera
  • No basket volume, weight or warranty term published
  • 180 μm filter, coarser than Beatbot's 150
  • Four to six hours to charge, no dock
Best for
  • Tree-lined pools where leaves land daily
  • Owners who want skimming without the flagship price
  • Budget buyers who want walls and the waterline done
  • Pools with a tanning ledge
Score breakdown
Verdict Score72/10070/100
Coverage
100
80
Filtration
42
8
Navigation
73
95
Power
91
73
Automation
52
52
Ease of Use
84
86
Reliability
72
60
Value
44
100
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 m²200 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 controlYesYes
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
Tanning ledgesNot publishedYes, Pro only
Control
RemoteNot publishedLiFi handheld remote that reaches the robot under water

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