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MOVA Rover X10 vs Beatbot Sora 30

MOVA Rover X10 vs Beatbot Sora 30: Verdict Scores 86 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

Verdict

The MOVA Rover X10 has the higher Verdict Score, 86 to 67.

The MOVA Rover X10 has the edge in coverage, navigation, filtration, power, automation and reliability. The Beatbot Sora 30 has the edge in value and ease of use.

In the manufacturers' published figures the MOVA Rover X10 is ahead on 3 rows: rated pool size (500 m² against 300 m²), pump flow (38,000 l/h against 25,740 l/h) and warranty (36 months against 24 months). No published figure puts the Beatbot Sora 30 ahead.

The MOVA Rover X10 suits large or leafy pools that need skimming and a big basket. The Beatbot Sora 30 suits rectangular pools with steps or a tanning ledge.

MOVA
Rover X10$1,090
Beatbot
Sora 30$689

Where the MOVA Rover X10 is ahead

  • Coverage100 · 80
  • Filtration93 · 45
  • Navigation93 · 73
  • Power95 · 77
  • Automation72 · 52
  • Reliability74 · 61
  • Rated pool size500 m² · 300 m²
  • Pump flow38,000 l/h · 25,740 l/h
  • Warranty36 months · 24 months

Where the Beatbot Sora 30 is ahead

  • Ease of Use74 · 60
  • Value62 · 57

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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Beatbot
Sora 30
MOVA Rover X10
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Beatbot Sora 30
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$1,090Price in the manufacturer's shop
$689Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Coverage
  • Filtration
  • Navigation
  • Power
  • Automation
  • Reliability
  • Ease of Use
  • Value
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
  • 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
  • 15.8 kg to lift
  • Charging time not published
  • Live app control needs the AquaSonar float
  • S-shaped paths rather than a map, so weaker in freeform pools
  • Runtime and filter fineness are not published
  • No surface skimming
Best for
  • Large or leafy pools that need skimming and a big basket
  • Owners who want one robot for every surface
  • Rectangular pools with steps or a tanning ledge
  • Buyers who want the self-surfacing trick without the flagship price
Score breakdown
Verdict Score86/10067/100
Coverage
100
80
Filtration
93
45
Navigation
93
73
Power
95
77
Automation
72
52
Ease of Use
60
74
Reliability
74
61
Value
57
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
FloorYesYes
WallsYesYes
WaterlineYesYes
SurfaceYesNo
Filtration
Filter fineness3 µmNot published
Debris basket5 l5 l
Filters180 μm basket filter and a 3 μm ultrafine filter, both replaceableNot published
Navigation
MappingUnderwater LiDARUltrasonic
Rated pool size500 m²300 m²
Floor gradientNot publishedNot published
Dirt detectionAI sensor spots dirt under water and adjusts speed and pathNot published
SensorsNot published13, including 2 ultrasonic
Power
CordlessYesYes
Pump flow38,000 l/h25,740 l/h
BatteryNot publishedNot published
Motors15, including four turbine motors for the FloatDrive systemNot published
Runtime6 hNot published
Charging timeNot published4 h 30 min
Suction, as publishedNot published6,800 GPH
Automation
Lifts itself outYesYes
Returns to the edgeYesYes
DockYesNo
SchedulingNoNo
Water quality sensingNoNo
Remote controlYesNo
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoYes
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight15.8 kg8.89 kg
L × W × H540 × 460 × 320 mm434 × 386 × 267 mm
NoiseNot publishedNot published
Support
Warranty36 months24 months
ReleasedNot publishedNot published
Coverage
Areas cleanedSurface, floor, walls, waterline, corners, steps and shallow zonesNot published
Pool typesAll, including concreteNot published
Shallow waterNot publishedOperates from 8 in deep; platforms from 3.3 × 3.3 ft
Cleaning
Surface runtime12 hNot published
BrushesTwo side brushes; extended front and rear brushes for the waterline4
Control
AquaSonarA float on the surface relays Wi-Fi to an ultrasonic link for live app controlNot published
Dock
ChargingWireless charging stationNot published

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