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MOVA Diver A10 vs Beatbot Sora 70

MOVA Diver A10 vs Beatbot Sora 70: 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 September 15, 2026

Verdict

The MOVA Diver A10 has the higher Verdict Score, 81 to 72.

The MOVA Diver A10 has the edge in navigation, filtration, automation and value. The Beatbot Sora 70 has the edge in coverage, power, ease of use and reliability.

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 70 is ahead on 4 rows, among them debris basket (6 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 $1,099, the MOVA Diver A10 is the cheaper of the two. The MOVA Diver A10 suits pools with fine sand, silt or pollen. The Beatbot Sora 70 suits tree-lined pools where leaves land daily.

MOVA

Diver A10$699

81/100

Beatbot

Sora 70$1,099

72/100

Where the MOVA Diver A10 is ahead

Filtration81 · 42
Navigation86 · 73
Automation66 · 52
Value100 · 44
Filter fineness3 µm · 150 µm

Where the Beatbot Sora 70 is ahead

Coverage100 · 80
Power91 · 83
Ease of Use84 · 73
Reliability73 · 62
Debris basket6 l · 3.5 l
Rated pool size300 m² · 180 m²
Pump flow25,740 l/h · 22,700 l/h
Runtime5 h · 4 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 70
	MOVA press image	Beatbot press image
	81/100 $699Price in the manufacturer's shop	72/100 $1,099Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on	Filtration Navigation Automation Value	Coverage Power Ease of Use 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	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
Cons	Rated for 180 m², below the Beatbot robots No surface skimming Warranty and charging time not stated on the page	No dock, about four and a half hours to charge 10.4 kg Ultrasonic only, no camera
Best for	Pools with fine sand, silt or pollen Owners who want a scheduled clean without touching the robot	Tree-lined pools where leaves land daily Owners who want skimming without the flagship price
Score breakdown
Verdict Score	81/100	72/100
Coverage	80	100
Filtration	81	42
Navigation	86	73
Power	83	91
Automation	66	52
Ease of Use	73	84
Reliability	62	73
Value	100	44
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	Yes
Filtration
Filter fineness	3 µm	150 µm
Debris basket	3.5 l	6 l
Filter	3 µm replaceable ultra-fine mesh	Not published
Optional filter	Not published	3 μm basket sold separately
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	18, including two ultrasonic sensors
Power
Cordless	Yes	Yes
Pump flow	22,700 l/h	25,740 l/h
Battery	169 Wh	Not published
Runtime	4 h	5 h
Charging time	Not published	4 h 30 min
Suction, as published	Not published	6,800 GPH
Motors	Not published	8
Charging	Not published	65 W through a titanium plug
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	Yes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
4G / LTE	No	No
Physical
Weight	9 kg	10.4 kg
L × W × H	425 × 386 × 234 mm	434 × 429 × 284 mm
Noise	Not published	Not published
Support
Warranty	Not published	36 months
Released	Not published	Not published
Coverage
Reach above waterline	2 in	Not published
Shallow water	Not published	From 20 cm; platforms of at least 1 × 1 m
Cleaning
Surface runtime	Not published	7 h
Surface cleaning	Not published	JetPulse twin jets pull floating debris inward
Brushes	Not published	Four bottom roller brushes in two groups; 17 cm suction inlet
Modes	Not published	Surface, floor, wall, pro, standard, eco

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