Beatbot AquaSense X vs Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Beatbot AquaSense X costs $3,799 and the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier costs $2,499, so the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier is $1,300 cheaper. The Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier scores higher in our ranking (6.8 vs 6.4 out of 10). Pick the Beatbot AquaSense X for owners who never want to clean a filter. Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier for leafy in-ground pools. The Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| AquaSense X | Premier | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $3,799 | $2,499 | Premier |
| 3 year cost | $3,979 | $2,624 | Premier |
| Bob Vila score | 4.6/5 | 9/10 | Tie |
| Runtime | 10 h | 3 h | AquaSense X |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
- You care most about runtime (10 h vs 3 h)
- Best for owners who never want to clean a filter
- You want to spend less (saves $1,300)
- Best for leafy in-ground pools
- Cleans
- Floor
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Up to 10 h surface
- Max pool
- 3,875 sq ft per charge
Cordless flagship with a dock that rinses its filter for you
Full Beatbot AquaSense X review, pros and cons →- Cleans
- Floor
- Power
- Corded
- Runtime
- 3 h cycle
- Max pool
- 50 ft long
Corded workhorse with swappable filters for leafy in-ground pools
Full Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Beatbot AquaSense X | Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,799 | $2,499 |
| 3 year cost | $3,979 | $2,624 |
| Our score | 6.4/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #14 | #10 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years (Beatbot store) | 3 years |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground; concrete, vinyl, fiberglass, tile, stainless steel; saltwater up to 5,000 ppm (Beatbot) | In-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline, water surface and platforms 35 cm or deeper, plus optional water clarification (Beatbot) | Floor, walls, waterline |
| Power | Cordless, 13,400 mAh battery; charges wirelessly on an 88 W dock (Beatbot) | Corded |
| Runtime | Up to 10 h surface, 5 h floor, 5 h walls and waterline (Beatbot); Digital Trends used 76% of the battery in a 193 min floor and wall run | Default 3 h cycle; no battery |
| Charge time | 3.5 to 4.5 h on the station (Digital Trends); Beatbot does not state it on the product page | None (corded) |
| Filter | Dual layer 250 and 150 micron basket; AstroRinse station rinses it and empties debris into a 22 L bin in about 3 min (Beatbot, Digital Trends) | Multi layer: bottom load filter bag or cartridges, fine filter kit included; full filter indicator |
| Max pool size | 3,875 sq ft per charge (Beatbot) | Pools up to 50 ft long |
| App | Beatbot app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with smart mapping and voice assistant control; no control underwater (Digital Trends) | None; no Wi-Fi |
| Weight | 28.9 lb robot and 41.9 lb station (Digital Trends) | 20.286 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years, full replacement (Beatbot) | 3 years |
| Timer | n/a | Weekly timer |
| Best for | owners who never want to clean a filter | leafy in-ground pools |
| Skip if | you are on a budget or short on deck space | you want app control |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Beatbot AquaSense X
- Bob Vila (4.6/5): Tested for nearly two months in two 30 x 12 ft Florida pools. Floor, wall and waterline cleaning were consistently excellent, but the robot is very heavy and the dock is large and needs a hose. Says many buyers could get 85 to 90% of the performance from a Sora 70. Source
- Digital Trends: Editors' Choice. A 193 min floor and wall session used 76% of the battery; the station ran six plus cycles with no filter handling and the bag about a quarter full; waterline scum was essentially gone after three cycles. Stair cleaning graded B. Source
Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier
- Bob Vila (9/10): Cleaned light leaf litter, tile line algae and storm dirt in a Miami pool, ran quietly at about 5 cents per hour, but was heavy to lift and the caddy and remote cost extra. Source
- The Pool Nerd: Names it the author's personal favorite after testing about 30 robots, citing suction, filter choices and the 3 year warranty. Affiliate site with links to Dolphin dealers. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Beatbot AquaSense X or the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier?
The Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier scores higher in our ranking (6.8 vs 6.4 out of 10). Pick the Beatbot AquaSense X for owners who never want to clean a filter. Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier for leafy in-ground pools.
Which is cheaper?
The Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier at $2,499, versus $3,799 for the Beatbot AquaSense X, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $3,979 vs $2,624.
What is the difference between the AquaSense X and the Premier?
Pool types: In-ground and above-ground; concrete, vinyl, fiberglass, tile, stainless steel… on the AquaSense X, In-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney on the Premier. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline, water surface and platforms 35 cm or deeper, plus optional… on the AquaSense X, Floor, walls, waterline on the Premier. Power: Cordless, 13,400 mAh battery; charges wirelessly on an 88 W dock (Beatbot) on the AquaSense X, Corded on the Premier.
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