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Beatbot AquaSense 2 vs Beatbot Sora 70

Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 26, 2026

Short answer · checked Oct 26, 2026

As of Oct 26, 2026, the Beatbot AquaSense 2 costs $799 and the Beatbot Sora 70 costs $1,099, so the Beatbot AquaSense 2 is $300 cheaper. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 scores higher in our ranking (8.6 vs 8.1 out of 10). Pick the Beatbot AquaSense 2 for cord free wall and waterline cleaning. Pick the Beatbot Sora 70 for pools with sun shelves and steps.

Pool
BeatbotAquaSense 2
Cleans
Floor
Power
Cordless
Runtime
Up to 4 h
Max pool
3,230 sq ft
8.6/10Price tracked daily

At its current sale price this is a reasonable cordless choice for someone who wants floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord. Reviews split: Bob Vila was happy after three months in a Florida pool, while The Pool Nerd found weak suction and short battery life. Skip it if you have steps to clean or want fine silt filtration.

Full Beatbot AquaSense 2 review →
Pool
BeatbotSora 70
Cleans
Floor to surface
Power
Cordless
Runtime
Up to 5 h floor
Max pool
3,229 sq ft
8.1/10Price tracked daily

A strong middle choice for cordless buyers who want surface skimming and step or ledge cleaning without flagship pricing. Reviewers found it cleaned better than most robots they had tried, but it is slow, it does not suit neglected or algae heavy pools, and it sinks if the battery dies before you fetch it.

Full Beatbot Sora 70 review →

Side by side

Beatbot AquaSense 2Beatbot Sora 70
Price$799$1,099
3 year cost$799$1,099
Our score8.6/108.1/10
Rank in Pool#2#4
Statuson saleon sale
Warranty3 years full machine replacement3 years
Pool typesIn-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, kidney, freeform; infinity pools walls and waterline only; depth 1.6 to 9.8 ftIn-ground and above-ground, any shape; concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass; saltwater under 5,000 ppm; infinity pools; depth 0.7 to 11.5 ft
CleansFloor, walls, waterline; parks at the surface but does not skimFloor, walls, waterline, water surface, and platforms as shallow as 8 in (at least 3.3 by 3.3 ft)
PowerCordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ionCordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion
RuntimeUp to 4 h floor cleaning (maker claim)Up to 7 h surface, up to 5 h floor (maker claim)
Charge timeAbout 4 h on wireless dockAbout 4.5 h with 65 W charger
Filter2 L basket, 150 µm6 L basket, 150 µm filter included; optional 3 µm ultra fine filter sold separately
Max pool sizePool floor up to 3,230 sq ftUp to 3,229 sq ft cleaning coverage
AppBeatbot app over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; cannot recall the robot mid cycleBeatbot app (Android, iOS, Apple Watch) over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; surface remote control and one tap retrieval
Sensors16 sensors18 sensors including 2 ultrasonic
Weight23.08 lb22.9 to 23.1 lb (maker lists both)
Warranty3 years3 years
Best forcord free wall and waterline cleaningpools with sun shelves and steps
Skip ifyou need steps cleanedyour pool is often neglected or green

Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.

What reviewers found

Beatbot AquaSense 2

  • Bob Vila (4.5/5): Over three months in a debris heavy Florida pool it climbed walls, scrubbed a couple of inches above the waterline and cut manual cleaning to almost zero; it cannot clean stairs and misses upper tile. Source
  • The Pool Nerd: Labeled Pool Nerd Disapproved: barely finished one full cycle, suction felt weak, missed corners and steps, and debris fell back out when lifted. Affiliate site that favors corded robots. Source

Beatbot Sora 70

  • Reviewed: Cleaned floor, walls, steps and the Baja shelf and consistently beat other robots the tester had used, but did not pick up every leaf or seed pod and lost app connection underwater. Source
  • Techaeris (9.1/10): Handled floors, walls, waterline and surface in one session in an above ground pool; slow, its surface jets can push sinking petals down, and the reviewer says it will clog in an overgrown pool. Source

Pros and cons

Beatbot AquaSense 2

Pros

  • Floor, wall and waterline scrubbing
  • Patterned navigation per Bob Vila
  • Large discount off its original price
  • 3 year warranty

Cons

  • Does not clean stairs
  • Only 150 µm filtering
  • Charges only on its own stand
  • Reviewers disagree on suction and battery life

Beatbot Sora 70

Pros

  • Cleans surface, floor, walls, waterline and ledges
  • Reviewer saw it clean steps and a Baja shelf
  • Large 6 L basket
  • 3 year warranty

Cons

  • Slow on big pools
  • App loses connection underwater
  • Sinks if the battery dies before retrieval
  • Optional fine filter costs extra

Questions buyers ask

Which is better, the Beatbot AquaSense 2 or the Beatbot Sora 70?

The Beatbot AquaSense 2 scores higher in our ranking (8.6 vs 8.1 out of 10). Pick the Beatbot AquaSense 2 for cord free wall and waterline cleaning. Pick the Beatbot Sora 70 for pools with sun shelves and steps.

Which is cheaper?

The Beatbot AquaSense 2 at $799, versus $1,099 for the Beatbot Sora 70, checked Oct 26, 2026.

What is the difference between the AquaSense 2 and the Sora 70?

Pool types: In-ground and above-ground; rectangular, round, kidney, freeform; infinity pools walls… on the AquaSense 2, In-ground and above-ground, any shape; concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass; saltwater… on the Sora 70. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline; parks at the surface but does not skim on the AquaSense 2, Floor, walls, waterline, water surface, and platforms as shallow as 8 in (at least 3.3… on the Sora 70. Runtime: Up to 4 h floor cleaning (maker claim) on the AquaSense 2, Up to 7 h surface, up to 5 h floor (maker claim) on the Sora 70.

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