Head to head · Robot pool cleaners

MOVA Diver A10 vs Beatbot AquaSense X

MOVA Diver A10 vs Beatbot AquaSense X: Verdict Scores 81 and 72, 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 MOVA Diver A10 has the higher Verdict Score, 81 to 72.

The MOVA Diver A10 has the edge in navigation, filtration, power, value and ease of use. The Beatbot AquaSense X has the edge in coverage, automation and reliability.

No published figure puts the MOVA Diver A10 ahead. In the manufacturers' published figures the Beatbot AquaSense X is ahead on one row: debris basket (22 l against 3.5 l).

At $699 against $4,250, the MOVA Diver A10 is the cheaper of the two. The MOVA Diver A10 suits pools with fine sand, silt or pollen. The Beatbot AquaSense X suits owners who never want to empty a basket.

MOVA
Diver A10$699
Beatbot
AquaSense X$4,250

Where the MOVA Diver A10 is ahead

  • Filtration81 · 52
  • Navigation86 · 80
  • Power83 · 73
  • Ease of Use73 · 66
  • Value100 · 25

Where the Beatbot AquaSense X is ahead

  • Coverage100 · 80
  • Automation72 · 66
  • Reliability73 · 62
  • Debris basket22 l · 3.5 l

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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MOVA Diver A10
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Beatbot AquaSense X
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$699Price in the manufacturer's shop
$4,250Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Filtration
  • Navigation
  • Power
  • Ease of Use
  • Value
  • Coverage
  • Automation
  • Reliability
Pros
  • 3 µm replaceable filter in a 3.5 l basket
  • Up to 240 minutes a charge, 22,700 l/h pump
  • Camera navigation that recognises drains, skimmer inlets and steps
  • Self-cleaning station rinses the filter and empties the bin in three minutes
  • 22 l debris capacity, up to two months between emptyings
  • Skims, then cleans floor, walls, waterline and platforms from 35 cm
Cons
  • Rated for 180 m², below the Beatbot robots
  • No surface skimming
  • Warranty and charging time not stated on the page
  • The highest price in this catalogue
  • No pool size, flow, filter fineness, battery or weight published
  • The station needs its own place beside the pool
Best for
  • Pools with fine sand, silt or pollen
  • Owners who want a scheduled clean without touching the robot
  • Owners who never want to empty a basket
  • Tree-lined pools with heavy debris
Score breakdown
Verdict Score81/10072/100
Coverage
80
100
Filtration
81
52
Navigation
86
80
Power
83
73
Automation
66
72
Ease of Use
73
66
Reliability
62
73
Value
100
25
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
SurfaceNoYes
Filtration
Filter fineness3 µmNot published
Debris basket3.5 l22 l
Filter3 µm replaceable ultra-fine meshNot published
Debris capacityNot published22 l, up to two months between emptyings
Navigation
MappingAI visionAI vision
Rated pool size180 m²Not published
Floor gradientNot publishedNot published
Sensors6, optical, with AI object recognitionNot published
Power
CordlessYesYes
Pump flow22,700 l/hNot published
Battery169 WhNot published
Runtime4 hNot published
Charging timeNot publishedNot published
Automation
Lifts itself outYesYes
Returns to the edgeYesYes
DockNoYes
SchedulingYesNo
Water quality sensingNoNo
Remote controlNoNo
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight9 kgNot published
L × W × H425 × 386 × 234 mmNot published
NoiseNot publishedNot published
Support
WarrantyNot published36 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Coverage
Reach above waterline2 inNot published
Shallow platformsNot publishedFrom 35 cm of water
Dock
AstroRinse stationNot publishedCleans the filter and empties the debris in three minutes
Cleaning
Water clarificationNot publishedClearWater agent
Control
Voice controlNot publishedYes
Chassis
CoatingNot publishedAutomotive-grade IMR

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