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MOVA Diver A10 vs Beatbot Sora 10

MOVA Diver A10 or Beatbot Sora 10? Verdict Scores 81 and 71. The Diver A10: filter fineness 3 vs 150 µm; the Sora 10: rated pool size 300 vs 180 m².

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 MOVA Diver A10 has the higher Verdict Score, 81 to 71.

The MOVA Diver A10 has the edge in navigation, filtration, automation and value. The Beatbot Sora 10 has the edge in power and ease of use.

In the manufacturers' published figures the MOVA Diver A10 is ahead on one row: filter fineness (3 µm against 150 µm). In turn, the Beatbot Sora 10 is ahead on 4 rows, among them debris basket (5 l against 3.5 l), rated pool size (300 m² against 180 m²) and runtime (5 h against 4 h).

At $699 against $469, the Beatbot Sora 10 is the cheaper of the two. The MOVA Diver A10 suits pools with fine sand, silt or pollen. The Beatbot Sora 10 suits pools with tanning ledges and steps on a budget.

MOVA
MOVA Diver A10$699
Beatbot
Beatbot Sora 10$469

Where the MOVA Diver A10 is ahead

  • Filtration81 · 35
  • Navigation86 · 73
  • Automation66 · 52
  • Value100 · 96
  • Filter fineness3 µm · 150 µm

Where the Beatbot Sora 10 is ahead

  • Power94 · 83
  • Ease of Use77 · 73
  • Debris basket5 l · 3.5 l
  • Rated pool size300 m² · 180 m²
  • Runtime5 h · 4 h
  • Pump flow25,740 l/h · 22,700 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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MOVA
MOVA Diver A10
Beatbot
Beatbot Sora 10
MOVA Diver A10
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Beatbot Sora 10
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$699Price in the manufacturer's shop
$469Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Filtration
  • Navigation
  • Automation
  • Value
  • Power
  • Ease of Use
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
  • Walls, waterline and shallow ledges from 35 cm of water
  • 6,800 GPH pump, 5 l basket, rated for 300 m²
  • Up to five hours a charge, then parks at the waterline
Cons
  • Rated for 180 m², below the Beatbot robots
  • No surface skimming
  • Warranty and charging time not stated on the page
  • No surface skimming
  • Plug charger, no dock
  • Two-year warranty
Best for
  • Pools with fine sand, silt or pollen
  • Owners who want a scheduled clean without touching the robot
  • Pools with tanning ledges and steps on a budget
  • First-time buyers who want walls and waterline done
Score breakdown
Verdict Score81/10071/100
Coverage
80
80
Filtration
81
35
Navigation
86
73
Power
83
94
Automation
66
52
Ease of Use
73
77
Reliability
60
60
Value
100
96
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
SurfaceNoNo
Filtration
Filter fineness3 µm150 µm
Debris basket3.5 l5 l
Filter3 µm replaceable ultra-fine meshNot published
Optional filterNot published3 μm ultra-fine basket sold separately
Navigation
MappingAI visionUltrasonic
Rated pool size180 m²300 m²
Floor gradientNot publishedNot published
Sensors6, optical, with AI object recognition11, including one ultrasonic sensor
Automation
Lifts itself outYesYes
Returns to the edgeYesYes
DockNoNo
SchedulingYesNo
Water quality sensingNoNo
Remote controlNoNo
Power
CordlessYesYes
Battery169 Wh7,800 mAh
Runtime4 h5 h
Charging timeNot published3 h 30 min
Pump flow22,700 l/h25,740 l/h
Suction, as publishedNot published6,800 GPH
MotorsNot published3
ChargingNot published65 W through a titanium plug
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight9 kg8.5 kg
L × W × H425 × 386 × 234 mm432 × 386 × 267 mm
NoiseNot publishedNot published
Support
WarrantyNot published24 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Coverage
Reach above waterline2 inNot published
Shallow waterNot publishedFrom 35 cm; platforms of at least 1 × 1 m
Cleaning
BrushesNot publishedTwo front roller brushes with differential speed; 17 cm suction inlet
ModesNot publishedFloor, wall, standard, eco

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