Beatbot Sora 30 vs Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Beatbot Sora 30 costs $999 and the Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman costs $1,129, so the Beatbot Sora 30 is $130 cheaper. Pick the Beatbot Sora 30 for pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges. Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman for small pools on a budget. The Beatbot Sora 30 wins 3 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Beatbot Sora 30 wins 3 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Sora 30 | Cayman | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $999 | $1,129 | Sora 30 |
| 3 year cost | $999 | $1,169 | Sora 30 |
| Runtime | 5 h | 2 h | Sora 30 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
- You want to spend less (saves $130)
- You care most about runtime (5 h vs 2 h)
- Best for pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges
- Best for small pools on a budget
- 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 and walls
- Power
- Corded
- Runtime
- 2 h cycle
- Max pool
- 40 ft long
Value corded Dolphin with weekly timer for small and midsize pools
Full Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Beatbot Sora 30 | Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $1,129 |
| 3 year cost | $999 | $1,169 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #29 | #30 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years (Beatbot store) | 2 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; rectangular, round, free form, kidney |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline and shallow platforms; no surface skimming (Beatbot); Digital Trends saw about 70% of its steps cleaned | Floor and walls; Maytronics lists no waterline scrubbing |
| Power | Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion with 65 W charger (Beatbot, Digital Trends) | Corded |
| Runtime | Up to 5 h (Beatbot); Digital Trends got 5 h and still had about 2 h left after a full pool clean | Default 2 h cycle; no battery |
| Charge time | About 4.5 h (Beatbot); Digital Trends measured 4 h 26 min | None (corded) |
| Filter | 5 L basket with 150 micron filter; optional 400 plus 3 micron dual filter basket sold separately (Beatbot) | Top load fine filter basket; ultra fine baskets and panels sold separately |
| Max pool size | 3,229 sq ft per charge (Beatbot) | Pools up to 40 ft long |
| 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 | None |
| Weight | 19.6 lb dry (Beatbot) | 14.619 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years (Beatbot) | 2 years |
| Timer | n/a | Weekly timer |
| Best for | pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges | small pools on a budget |
| Skip if | fine dust and pollen are your main problem | your pool is longer than 40 ft |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Beatbot Sora 30
- 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
- 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
Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman
- The Pool Nerd: Rated it best value; praised the weekly timer, corded consistency and top load MaxBin, noted it lacks an anti tangle swivel. Affiliate site with links to Dolphin dealers. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Beatbot Sora 30 or the Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman?
Pick the Beatbot Sora 30 for pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges. Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman for small pools on a budget.
Which is cheaper?
The Beatbot Sora 30 at $999, versus $1,129 for the Dolphin (Maytronics) Cayman, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $999 vs $1,169.
What is the difference between the Sora 30 and the Cayman?
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; rectangular, round, free form, kidney on the Cayman. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline and shallow platforms; no surface skimming (Beatbot); Digital… on the Sora 30, Floor and walls; Maytronics lists no waterline scrubbing on the Cayman. Power: Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion with 65 W charger (Beatbot, Digital Trends) on the Sora 30, Corded on the Cayman.
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