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MOVA Rover X10 vs Beatbot Sora 70

MOVA Rover X10 or Beatbot Sora 70? Verdict Scores 85 and 72. The Rover X10: filter fineness 3 vs 150 µm; the Sora 70: debris basket 6 vs 5 l.

Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Updated

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Verdict

The MOVA Rover X10 has the higher Verdict Score, 85 to 72.

The MOVA Rover X10 has the edge in navigation, filtration, power, automation and reliability. The Beatbot Sora 70 has the edge in ease of use.

In the manufacturers' published figures the MOVA Rover X10 is ahead on 4 rows, among them filter fineness (3 µm against 150 µm), rated pool size (500 m² against 300 m²) and runtime (6 h against 5 h). In turn, the Beatbot Sora 70 is ahead on one row: debris basket (6 l against 5 l).

The MOVA Rover X10 suits large or leafy pools that need skimming and a big basket. The Beatbot Sora 70 suits tree-lined pools where leaves land daily.

MOVA
MOVA Rover X10≈ $1,300
Beatbot
Beatbot Sora 70$1,099

Where the MOVA Rover X10 is ahead

  • Filtration93 · 42
  • Navigation93 · 73
  • Power95 · 91
  • Automation72 · 52
  • Reliability73 · 72
  • Filter fineness3 µm · 150 µm
  • Rated pool size500 m² · 300 m²
  • Runtime6 h · 5 h
  • Pump flow38,000 l/h · 25,740 l/h

Where the Beatbot Sora 70 is ahead

  • Ease of Use84 · 60
  • Debris basket6 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.

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MOVA
MOVA Rover X10
Beatbot
Beatbot Sora 70
MOVA Rover X10
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Beatbot Sora 70
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≈ $1,300Price in the manufacturer's shop
$1,099Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Filtration
  • Navigation
  • Power
  • Automation
  • Reliability
  • 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
  • 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
  • 15.8 kg to lift
  • Charging time not published
  • Live app control needs the AquaSonar float
  • No dock, about four and a half hours to charge
  • 10.4 kg
  • Ultrasonic only, no camera
Best for
  • Large or leafy pools that need skimming and a big basket
  • Owners who want one robot for every surface
  • Tree-lined pools where leaves land daily
  • Owners who want skimming without the flagship price
Score breakdown
Verdict Score85/10072/100
Coverage
100
100
Filtration
93
42
Navigation
93
73
Power
95
91
Automation
72
52
Ease of Use
60
84
Reliability
73
72
Value
44
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
FloorYesYes
WallsYesYes
WaterlineYesYes
SurfaceYesYes
Filtration
Filter fineness3 µm150 µm
Debris basket5 l6 l
Filters180 μm basket filter and a 3 μm ultrafine filter, both replaceableNot published
Optional filterNot published3 μm basket sold separately
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 published18, including two ultrasonic sensors
Automation
Lifts itself outYesYes
Returns to the edgeYesYes
DockYesNo
SchedulingNoNo
Water quality sensingNoNo
Remote controlYesYes
Power
CordlessYesYes
Battery15,000 mAh10,000 mAh
Runtime6 h5 h
Charging timeNot published4 h 30 min
Pump flow38,000 l/h25,740 l/h
Motors15, including four turbine motors for the FloatDrive system8
Suction, as publishedNot published6,800 GPH
ChargingNot published65 W through a titanium plug
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoYes
4G / LTENoNo
Physical
Weight15.8 kg10.4 kg
L × W × H540 × 460 × 320 mm434 × 429 × 284 mm
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 waterNot publishedFrom 20 cm; platforms of at least 1 × 1 m
Cleaning
Surface runtime12 h7 h
BrushesTwo side brushes; extended front and rear brushes for the waterlineFour bottom roller brushes in two groups; 17 cm suction inlet
Surface cleaningNot publishedJetPulse twin jets pull floating debris inward
ModesNot publishedSurface, floor, wall, pro, standard, eco
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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