Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra vs Dolphin Quantum
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 11, 2026
As of Nov 11, 2026, the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra costs $2,299 and the Dolphin Quantum costs $1,999, so the Dolphin Quantum is $300 cheaper. The Dolphin Quantum has a published review score and ranks #11 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra is not scored yet. Pick the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra for large pools with surface debris. Pick the Dolphin Quantum for midsize in-ground pools with leaves. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra wins 2 of 3 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra wins 2 of 3 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| AquaSense 2 Ultra | Quantum | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $2,299 | $1,999 | Quantum |
| Runtime | 10 h | 2 h | AquaSense 2 Ultra |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years | AquaSense 2 Ultra |
- You care most about runtime (10 h vs 2 h)
- You care most about warranty (3 years vs 2 years)
- Best for large pools with surface debris
- You want to spend less (saves $300)
- Best for midsize in-ground pools with leaves
- Cleans
- Floor to surface
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Up to 5 h floor
- Max pool
- 3,444 to 3,875 sq ft
Cordless flagship that cleans floor, walls, waterline and surface
Full Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra review, pros and cons →- Cleans
- Floor
- Power
- Corded
- Runtime
- Default 2 h cycle
- Max pool
- Pools up to 50 ft long
Corded Dolphin with dual brushes and big basket for pools to 50 ft
Full Dolphin Quantum review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra | Dolphin Quantum | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,299 | $1,999 |
| 3 year cost | $2,299 | $1,999 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.5/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #48 | #11 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years full replacement | 2 years |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground; concrete, vinyl, fiberglass, tile, stainless steel; saltwater under 5,000 ppm; depth 1.31 to 9.84 ft | In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney (Maytronics) |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline, water surface, plus water clarification | Floor, walls and waterline with waterline scrubbing (Maytronics); Poolbots saw it clean higher than the roughly 2/3 wall height of cheaper robots |
| Power | Cordless, 13,400 mAh lithium-ion | Corded; Poolbots lists 180 W, about 5 cents per hour, and 2 DC motors |
| Runtime | Up to 10 h surface, 5 h floor, 4.5 h walls and waterline (maker claim) | Default 2 h cycle (Maytronics); Poolbots' cleaning run took about 2 h |
| Charge time | About 4.5 h | None (corded) |
| Filter | Two layer 150 µm and 250 µm, dual baskets of 4.0 L and 3.7 L | Fine filter extra large top access basket plus ultra fine filter kit in the box (Maytronics); Poolbots lists a 400 sq in cartridge and NanoFilters down to 2 microns |
| Max pool size | Maker lists 3,444 sq ft per cycle in its FAQ and 3,875 sq ft pool floor in its spec table | Pools up to 50 ft long (Maytronics) |
| App | Beatbot app over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; AI camera mapping with 27 sensors; app works only when robot is at the surface | None; weekly timer only (Maytronics; The Pool Nerd confirms no app) |
| Weight | 29.1 lb | 18.346 lb robot (Maytronics) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years (Maytronics) |
| Suction | n/a | 4,000 GPH (Maytronics) |
| Brushes | n/a | Two active brushes (Maytronics) |
| Best for | large pools with surface debris | midsize in-ground pools with leaves |
| Skip if | you want to lift under 20 lb | you want app control or cordless |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra
- The Pool Nerd: Named best cordless pick in its 2026 roundup but still labeled it Pool Nerd Disapproved, citing mesh filtration at flagship price and the daily charge and haul routine. The site prefers corded robots and earns affiliate commissions. Source
- Reviewed: Did an excellent job on bottom and sides and left clear water, but could not clean the shallow tanning area or Baja shelf, lost Wi-Fi underwater, and its near 30 lb weight was hard to haul. Source
Dolphin Quantum
- The Pool Nerd (5/5): In a head to head with the Beatbot AquaSense 2, emptied the large basket about once a week on the weekly timer, left the floor noticeably cleaner after one pass and the water clearer with NanoFilters. Called it the stronger robot of the two. Source
- Poolbots (retailer review): In a test pool with algae and sludge at the waterline, a run of about 2 h cleared debris and improved water clarity. The cartridge was full of twigs, leaves and acorns after the run. It scrubbed above the 2/3 wall height cheaper robots reach. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra or the Dolphin Quantum?
The Dolphin Quantum has a published review score and ranks #11 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra is not scored yet. Pick the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra for large pools with surface debris. Pick the Dolphin Quantum for midsize in-ground pools with leaves.
Which is cheaper?
The Dolphin Quantum at $1,999, versus $2,299 for the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra, checked Nov 11, 2026.
What is the difference between the AquaSense 2 Ultra and the Quantum?
Pool types: In-ground and above-ground; concrete, vinyl, fiberglass, tile, stainless steel… on the AquaSense 2 Ultra, In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney (Maytronics) on the Quantum. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline, water surface, plus water clarification on the AquaSense 2 Ultra, Floor, walls and waterline with waterline scrubbing (Maytronics); Poolbots saw it clean… on the Quantum. Power: Cordless, 13,400 mAh lithium-ion on the AquaSense 2 Ultra, Corded; Poolbots lists 180 W, about 5 cents per hour, and 2 DC motors on the Quantum.
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