# Beatbot iSkim vs Betta SE

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Beatbot iSkim costs $339 and the Betta SE costs $370, so the Beatbot iSkim is $31 cheaper. The Betta SE has a published review score and ranks #2 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Beatbot iSkim is not scored yet. Pick the Beatbot iSkim for uncovered pools under trees. Pick the Betta SE for pools with leaves and bugs on the surface.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/beatbot-iskim-vs-betta-se/

## Side by side

| | Beatbot iSkim | Betta SE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $339 | $370 |
| 3 year cost | $339 | $370 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 9.1/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #17 | #2 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year (Betta store) |
| Cleans | Water surface only (Beatbot); floor robot needed for the pool bottom | Water surface only (skimmer); does not clean floor or walls |
| Power | Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion battery plus 24 W solar panel with SolarTrack (Beatbot) | Cordless, solar charged built in lithium battery; no plug in charging (Betta) |
| Runtime | Up to 28 h on a full charge with no sun, lab figure (Beatbot); Reviewed and Android Authority repeat the 28 h claim | 30+ h on a charge, including cloudy days (Betta); The Pool Nerd ran it daily for weeks with no stops |
| Charge time | Beatbot spec table says about 5 h with a 64.4 W adapter; its FAQ says about 4.5 h. The plug in charger is sold separately | 5 to 6 h of direct sunlight (Betta) |
| Filter | 9 L basket, catches debris down to 550 µm (30 mesh), 29 x 270 mm inlet (Beatbot) | Top load fine mesh basket, 200 micron (Betta) |
| Max pool size | Beatbot lists no maximum; Android Authority says it covers up to 80 sq m (about 860 sq ft) in a couple of hours | Up to 40 x 60 ft, about 2,400 sq ft (Betta) |
| App | Beatbot app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: remote drive, scheduling, recall, cleaning logs, OTA updates (Beatbot) | No app; wireless remote for mode changes, auto mode only (Betta) |
| Warranty | 3 years (Beatbot store page and Reviewed) | 1 year, plus 30 day home trial (Betta) |
| Weight | 15 lb (Reviewed) | n/a |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground; concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass; saltwater up to 5,000 ppm (Beatbot) | Above-ground and in-ground; Betta says its SCT motors work in saltwater and chlorine pools |
| Navigation | Dual ultrasonic sensors plus IMU, random path, auto edge parking (Beatbot; Android Authority notes no S-path) | n/a |
| Best for | uncovered pools under trees | pools with leaves and bugs on the surface |
| Skip if | your pool stays covered most days | you want app control or floor cleaning |

## What reviewers found

### Beatbot iSkim

- Reviewed: Five days in a windy above-ground pool flanked by trees; the tester never needed a hand skimmer and the 9 L basket never overflowed between daily checks. Downsides were the missing charger and an app remote that takes practice. Editors' Choice badge. [Source](https://www.reviewed.com/cleaning/content/beatbot-iskim-review-robot-pool-skimmer)
- Android Authority: Hands-on with a Sora 30: charged itself by sun after an initial plug in of a couple of hours in a sunny desert test, and covered about 80 sq m in a couple of hours. Lacks the Ultra's S-path and clarifier. [Source](https://www.androidauthority.com/beatbot-sora-30-iskim-due-hands-on-3690811/)

### Betta SE

- Bob Vila (4.6/5): Named Best Basic. Called it the fastest skimmer tested, with solar charging that kept it running and ultrasonic navigation that rarely left it stuck. It occasionally missed tight corners, and the test unit's rear propellers stopped working after about 12 months (covered by warranty). Subscores: Ease of Use 5/5, Performance 5/5, Value 5/5. [Source](https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/best-robotic-pool-skimmer/)
- The Pool Nerd: Pool Nerd Approved and named Best Overall Pool Skimmer. Cleared the surface within a few hours, ran daily for several weeks with no jams, and the basket needed emptying every few days. The site earns affiliate commissions. [Source](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/betta-se-review)
- The Pool Nerd: Best Overall in its April 2026 skimmer roundup at about $370; estimated it delivers about 80 to 90% of the cleaning of skimmers costing twice as much. [Source](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/best-pool-skimmers)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Beatbot iSkim or the Betta SE?

The Betta SE has a published review score and ranks #2 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Beatbot iSkim is not scored yet. Pick the Beatbot iSkim for uncovered pools under trees. Pick the Betta SE for pools with leaves and bugs on the surface.

### Which is cheaper?

The Beatbot iSkim at $339, versus $370 for the Betta SE, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $339 vs $370.

### What is the difference between the iSkim and the SE?

Cleans: Water surface only (Beatbot); floor robot needed for the pool bottom on the iSkim, Water surface only (skimmer); does not clean floor or walls on the SE. Power: Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion battery plus 24 W solar panel with SolarTrack (Beatbot) on the iSkim, Cordless, solar charged built in lithium battery; no plug in charging (Betta) on the SE. Runtime: Up to 28 h on a full charge with no sun, lab figure (Beatbot); Reviewed and Android… on the iSkim, 30+ h on a charge, including cloudy days (Betta); The Pool Nerd ran it daily for weeks… on the SE.

Full reviews: [Beatbot iSkim](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/beatbot-iskim/index.md), [Betta SE](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/betta-se/index.md)