# Beatbot Sora 30 vs Polaris FREEDOM

As of Nov 5, 2026, the Beatbot Sora 30 costs $699 and the Polaris FREEDOM costs $1,199, so the Beatbot Sora 30 is $500 cheaper. Pick the Beatbot Sora 30 for pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges. Pick the Polaris FREEDOM for in-ground pools up to 50 ft without a cord.

Prices checked Nov 5, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/beatbot-sora-30-vs-polaris-freedom/

## Side by side

| | Beatbot Sora 30 | Polaris FREEDOM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $1,199 |
| 3 year cost | $699 | $1,199 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #25 | #31 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years (Beatbot store) | 2 years limited |
| Pool types | Pools with shallow platforms, tanning ledges and swim outs as shallow as 8 in (Beatbot); pool materials not listed | In-ground only |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline and shallow platforms; no surface skimming (Beatbot); Digital Trends saw about 70% of its steps cleaned | Floor, walls and waterline; floor only and waterline only modes |
| Power | Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion with 65 W charger (Beatbot, Digital Trends) | Cordless 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 2.5 h |
| Charge time | About 4.5 h (Beatbot); Digital Trends measured 4 h 26 min | 4 h per Leslie's; under 5 h per Polaris |
| Filter | 5 L basket with 150 micron filter; optional 400 plus 3 micron dual filter basket sold separately (Beatbot) | 4 L transparent all purpose filter canister |
| Max pool size | 3,229 sq ft per charge (Beatbot) | Up to 50 ft |
| 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 | iAquaLink app for modes, charge status and cycle alerts |
| Weight | 19.6 lb dry (Beatbot) | 20 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years (Beatbot) | 2 years limited |
| Best for | pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges | in-ground pools up to 50 ft without a cord |
| Skip if | fine dust and pollen are your main problem | you want corded level suction |

## 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](https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=6010696)
- 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](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/beatbot-sora-30-review)

### Polaris FREEDOM

- The Pool Nerd: Named it the runner up cordless pick with longer runtime than many cordless units and wall climbing, but said suction and scrubbing fade as the battery drains and it does not match corded Dolphins. [Source](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/best-cordless-robotic-pool-cleaners)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Beatbot Sora 30 or the Polaris FREEDOM?

Pick the Beatbot Sora 30 for pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges. Pick the Polaris FREEDOM for in-ground pools up to 50 ft without a cord.

### Which is cheaper?

The Beatbot Sora 30 at $699, versus $1,199 for the Polaris FREEDOM, checked Nov 5, 2026.

### What is the difference between the Sora 30 and the FREEDOM?

Pool types: Pools with shallow platforms, tanning ledges and swim outs as shallow as 8 in (Beatbot)… on the Sora 30, In-ground only on the FREEDOM. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline and shallow platforms; no surface skimming (Beatbot); Digital… on the Sora 30, Floor, walls and waterline; floor only and waterline only modes on the FREEDOM. Power: Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion with 65 W charger (Beatbot, Digital Trends) on the Sora 30, Cordless lithium ion on the FREEDOM.

Full reviews: [Beatbot Sora 30](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/beatbot-sora-30/index.md), [Polaris FREEDOM](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/polaris-freedom/index.md)