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MOVA Diver A10 vs Beatbot Sora 30

MOVA Diver A10 vs Beatbot Sora 30: Verdict Scores 81 and 67, 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 September 15, 2026

Verdict

The MOVA Diver A10 has the higher Verdict Score, 81 to 67.

The MOVA Diver A10 has the edge in navigation, filtration, power, automation, value and reliability. The Beatbot Sora 30 has the edge in ease of use.

No published figure puts the MOVA Diver A10 ahead. In the manufacturers' published figures the Beatbot Sora 30 is ahead on 3 rows: debris basket (5 l against 3.5 l), rated pool size (300 m² against 180 m²) and pump flow (25,740 l/h against 22,700 l/h).

At $699 against $689, the Beatbot Sora 30 is the cheaper of the two. The MOVA Diver A10 suits pools with fine sand, silt or pollen. The Beatbot Sora 30 suits rectangular pools with steps or a tanning ledge.

MOVA

Diver A10$699

81/100

Beatbot

Sora 30$689

67/100

Where the MOVA Diver A10 is ahead

Filtration81 · 45
Navigation86 · 73
Power83 · 77
Automation66 · 52
Reliability62 · 61
Value100 · 62

Where the Beatbot Sora 30 is ahead

Ease of Use74 · 73
Debris basket5 l · 3.5 l
Rated pool size300 m² · 180 m²
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.

Full specification, side by side

Compare	MOVA Diver A10	Beatbot Sora 30
	MOVA press image	Beatbot press image
	81/100 $699Price in the manufacturer's shop	67/100 $689Price in the manufacturer's shop
	Highest Verdict Score
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At a glance
Leads on	Filtration Navigation Power Automation Reliability Value	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	Floats to the surface when finished, so no wading Cleans shallow platforms and steps from 20 cm of water 6,800 GPH pump and a 5 l basket
Cons	Rated for 180 m², below the Beatbot robots No surface skimming Warranty and charging time not stated on the page	S-shaped paths rather than a map, so weaker in freeform pools Runtime and filter fineness are not published No surface skimming
Best for	Pools with fine sand, silt or pollen Owners who want a scheduled clean without touching the robot	Rectangular pools with steps or a tanning ledge Buyers who want the self-surfacing trick without the flagship price
Score breakdown
Verdict Score	81/100	67/100
Coverage	80	80
Filtration	81	45
Navigation	86	73
Power	83	77
Automation	66	52
Ease of Use	73	74
Reliability	62	61
Value	100	62
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
Floor	Yes	Yes
Walls	Yes	Yes
Waterline	Yes	Yes
Surface	No	No
Filtration
Filter fineness	3 µm	Not published
Debris basket	3.5 l	5 l
Filter	3 µm replaceable ultra-fine mesh	Not published
Navigation
Mapping	AI vision	Ultrasonic
Rated pool size	180 m²	300 m²
Floor gradient	Not published	Not published
Sensors	6, optical, with AI object recognition	13, including 2 ultrasonic
Power
Cordless	Yes	Yes
Pump flow	22,700 l/h	25,740 l/h
Battery	169 Wh	Not published
Runtime	4 h	Not published
Charging time	Not published	4 h 30 min
Suction, as published	Not published	6,800 GPH
Automation
Lifts itself out	Yes	Yes
Returns to the edge	Yes	Yes
Dock	No	No
Scheduling	Yes	No
Water quality sensing	No	No
Remote control	No	No
Connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
4G / LTE	No	No
Physical
Weight	9 kg	8.89 kg
L × W × H	425 × 386 × 234 mm	434 × 386 × 267 mm
Noise	Not published	Not published
Support
Warranty	Not published	24 months
Released	Not published	Not published
Coverage
Reach above waterline	2 in	Not published
Shallow water	Not published	Operates from 8 in deep; platforms from 3.3 × 3.3 ft
Cleaning
Brushes	Not published	4

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