Head to head · Robot pool cleaners

MOVA Rover X10 vs Beatbot AquaSense X

MOVA Rover X10 vs Beatbot AquaSense X: Verdict Scores 86 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 Rover X10 has the higher Verdict Score, 86 to 72.

The MOVA Rover X10 has the edge in navigation, filtration, power, value and reliability. The Beatbot AquaSense X has the edge in ease of use.

No published figure puts the MOVA Rover X10 ahead. In the manufacturers' published figures the Beatbot AquaSense X is ahead on one row: debris basket (22 l against 5 l).

The MOVA Rover X10 suits large or leafy pools that need skimming and a big basket. The Beatbot AquaSense X suits owners who never want to empty a basket.

MOVA
Rover X10$1,090
Beatbot
AquaSense X$4,250

Where the MOVA Rover X10 is ahead

  • Filtration93 · 52
  • Navigation93 · 80
  • Power95 · 73
  • Reliability74 · 73
  • Value57 · 25

Where the Beatbot AquaSense X is ahead

  • Ease of Use66 · 60
  • Debris basket22 l · 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 Rover X10
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Beatbot AquaSense X
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$1,090Price in the manufacturer's shop
$4,250Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Filtration
  • Navigation
  • Power
  • Reliability
  • Value
  • Ease of Use
Pros
  • Skims the surface as well as cleaning floor, walls and waterline
  • 38,000 l/h, 5 l basket, 3 μm fine filter
  • Underwater laser mapping and 500 m² coverage
  • 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
  • 15.8 kg to lift
  • Charging time not published
  • Live app control needs the AquaSonar float
  • 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
  • Large or leafy pools that need skimming and a big basket
  • Owners who want one robot for every surface
  • Owners who never want to empty a basket
  • Tree-lined pools with heavy debris
Score breakdown
Verdict Score86/10072/100
Coverage
100
100
Filtration
93
52
Navigation
93
80
Power
95
73
Automation
72
72
Ease of Use
60
66
Reliability
74
73
Value
57
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
SurfaceYesYes
Filtration
Filter fineness3 µmNot published
Debris basket5 l22 l
Filters180 μm basket filter and a 3 μm ultrafine filter, both replaceableNot published
Debris capacityNot published22 l, up to two months between emptyings
Navigation
MappingUnderwater LiDARAI vision
Rated pool size500 m²Not published
Floor gradientNot publishedNot published
Dirt detectionAI sensor spots dirt under water and adjusts speed and pathNot published
Power
CordlessYesYes
Pump flow38,000 l/hNot published
BatteryNot publishedNot published
Motors15, including four turbine motors for the FloatDrive systemNot published
Runtime6 hNot published
Charging timeNot publishedNot published
Automation
Lifts itself outYesYes
Returns to the edgeYesYes
DockYesYes
SchedulingNoNo
Water quality sensingNoNo
Remote controlYesNo
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight15.8 kgNot published
L × W × H540 × 460 × 320 mmNot published
NoiseNot publishedNot published
Support
Warranty36 months36 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Coverage
Areas cleanedSurface, floor, walls, waterline, corners, steps and shallow zonesNot published
Pool typesAll, including concreteNot published
Shallow platformsNot publishedFrom 35 cm of water
Cleaning
Surface runtime12 hNot published
BrushesTwo side brushes; extended front and rear brushes for the waterlineNot published
Water clarificationNot publishedClearWater agent
Control
AquaSonarA float on the surface relays Wi-Fi to an ultrasonic link for live app controlNot published
Voice controlNot publishedYes
Dock
ChargingWireless charging stationNot published
AstroRinse stationNot publishedCleans the filter and empties the debris in three minutes
Chassis
CoatingNot publishedAutomotive-grade IMR

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