Head to head · Robot pool cleaners
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.
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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86/100 ≈ $1,090Price in the manufacturer's shop | 67/100 $689Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| Verdict Score | 86/100 | 67/100 |
| 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 | ||
| Floor | Yes | Yes |
| Walls | Yes | Yes |
| Waterline | Yes | Yes |
| Surface | Yes | No |
| Filtration | ||
| Filter fineness | 3 µm | Not published |
| Debris basket | 5 l | 5 l |
| Filters | 180 μm basket filter and a 3 μm ultrafine filter, both replaceable | Not published |
| Navigation | ||
| Mapping | Underwater LiDAR | Ultrasonic |
| Rated pool size | 500 m² | 300 m² |
| Floor gradient | Not published | Not published |
| Dirt detection | AI sensor spots dirt under water and adjusts speed and path | Not published |
| Sensors | Not published | 13, including 2 ultrasonic |
| Power | ||
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Pump flow | 38,000 l/h | 25,740 l/h |
| Battery | Not published | Not published |
| Motors | 15, including four turbine motors for the FloatDrive system | Not published |
| Runtime | 6 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 | Yes | No |
| Scheduling | No | No |
| Water quality sensing | No | No |
| Remote control | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| 4G / LTE | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 15.8 kg | 8.89 kg |
| L × W × H | 540 × 460 × 320 mm | 434 × 386 × 267 mm |
| Noise | Not published | Not published |
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| Warranty | 36 months | 24 months |
| Released | Not published | Not published |
| Coverage | ||
| Areas cleaned | Surface, floor, walls, waterline, corners, steps and shallow zones | Not published |
| Pool types | All, including concrete | Not published |
| Shallow water | Not published | Operates from 8 in deep; platforms from 3.3 × 3.3 ft |
| Cleaning | ||
| Surface runtime | 12 h | Not published |
| Brushes | Two side brushes; extended front and rear brushes for the waterline | 4 |
| Control | ||
| AquaSonar | A float on the surface relays Wi-Fi to an ultrasonic link for live app control | Not published |
| Dock | ||
| Charging | Wireless charging station | Not published |
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