Beatbot Sora 30 vs Beatbot Sora 70
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Beatbot Sora 30 costs $999 and the Beatbot Sora 70 costs $1,429, so the Beatbot Sora 30 is $430 cheaper. The Beatbot Sora 70 has a published review score and ranks #9 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Beatbot Sora 30 is not scored yet. Pick the Beatbot Sora 30 for pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges. Pick the Beatbot Sora 70 for pools with sun shelves and steps. They split the points we can measure, 2 each.
Who wins, point by point
They split the points we can measure, 2 each. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Sora 30 | Sora 70 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $999 | $1,429 | Sora 30 |
| Runtime | 5 h | 7 h | Sora 70 |
| Charge time | 4 h (tested) | 270 min | Sora 30 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years | Sora 70 |
- You want to spend less (saves $430)
- You care most about charge time (4 h (tested) vs 270 min)
- Best for pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges
- You care most about runtime (7 h vs 5 h)
- You care most about warranty (3 years vs 2 years)
- Best for pools with sun shelves and steps
- Cleans
- Floor
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Up to 5 h
- Max pool
- 3,229 sq ft per charge
Mid price cordless robot for floor, walls, waterline and sun shelves
Full Beatbot Sora 30 review, pros and cons →- Cleans
- Floor to surface
- Power
- Cordless
- Runtime
- Up to 5 h floor
- Max pool
- 3,229 sq ft
Midrange cordless robot with surface mode and shallow ledge cleaning
Full Beatbot Sora 70 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Beatbot Sora 30 | Beatbot Sora 70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $1,429 |
| 3 year cost | $999 | $1,429 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.3/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #29 | #9 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years (Beatbot store) | 3 years |
| Pool types | Pools with shallow platforms, tanning ledges and swim outs as shallow as 8 in (Beatbot); pool materials not listed | In-ground and above-ground, any shape; concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass; saltwater under 5,000 ppm; infinity pools; depth 0.7 to 11.5 ft |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline and shallow platforms; no surface skimming (Beatbot); Digital Trends saw about 70% of its steps cleaned | Floor, walls, waterline, water surface, and platforms as shallow as 8 in (at least 3.3 by 3.3 ft) |
| Power | Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion with 65 W charger (Beatbot, Digital Trends) | Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion |
| Runtime | Up to 5 h (Beatbot); Digital Trends got 5 h and still had about 2 h left after a full pool clean | Up to 7 h surface, up to 5 h floor (maker claim) |
| Charge time | About 4.5 h (Beatbot); Digital Trends measured 4 h 26 min | About 4.5 h with 65 W charger |
| Filter | 5 L basket with 150 micron filter; optional 400 plus 3 micron dual filter basket sold separately (Beatbot) | 6 L basket, 150 µm filter included; optional 3 µm ultra fine filter sold separately |
| Max pool size | 3,229 sq ft per charge (Beatbot) | Up to 3,229 sq ft cleaning coverage |
| App | Beatbot app over 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with modes and OTA updates; buttons work offline (Beatbot, Digital Trends); The Pool Nerd notes the app disconnects underwater | Beatbot app (Android, iOS, Apple Watch) over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; surface remote control and one tap retrieval |
| Weight | 19.6 lb dry (Beatbot) | 22.9 to 23.1 lb (maker lists both) |
| Warranty | 2 years (Beatbot) | 3 years |
| Sensors | n/a | 18 sensors including 2 ultrasonic |
| Best for | pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges | pools with sun shelves and steps |
| Skip if | fine dust and pollen are your main problem | your 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 Sora 30
- Digital Trends: Editors' Choice, reviewed with the iSkim skimmer. Ran 5 h and had about 2 h left after a full pool; recharged in 4 h 26 min; cleaned about 70% of the steps. The 150 micron basket let pollen and fine particles blow back into the pool. Source
- The Pool Nerd: Pool Nerd Disapproved after two weeks in its test pool: slow, weak on steps, coarse 150 micron filtration, no weekly timer and a build that felt cheaper than the AquaSense line. The site prefers corded robots and earns affiliate commissions. 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
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Beatbot Sora 30 or the Beatbot Sora 70?
The Beatbot Sora 70 has a published review score and ranks #9 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Beatbot Sora 30 is not scored yet. Pick the Beatbot Sora 30 for pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges. Pick the Beatbot Sora 70 for pools with sun shelves and steps.
Which is cheaper?
The Beatbot Sora 30 at $999, versus $1,429 for the Beatbot Sora 70, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the Sora 30 and the Sora 70?
Pool types: Pools with shallow platforms, tanning ledges and swim outs as shallow as 8 in (Beatbot)… on the Sora 30, In-ground and above-ground, any shape; concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass; saltwater… on the Sora 70. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline and shallow platforms; no surface skimming (Beatbot); Digital… on the Sora 30, Floor, walls, waterline, water surface, and platforms as shallow as 8 in (at least 3.3… on the Sora 70. Power: Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion with 65 W charger (Beatbot, Digital Trends) on the Sora 30, Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion on the Sora 70.
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