# Beatbot Sora 30 vs Wybot C2

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Beatbot Sora 30 costs $999 and the Wybot C2 costs $500, so the Wybot C2 is $499 cheaper. Pick the Beatbot Sora 30 for pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges. Pick the Wybot C2 for fine debris in smaller pools.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/beatbot-sora-30-vs-wybot-c2/

## Side by side

| | Beatbot Sora 30 | Wybot C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $500 |
| 3 year cost | $999 | $500 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #29 | #22 |
| 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 | Above-ground and in-ground, all shapes (Wybot) |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline and shallow platforms; no surface skimming (Beatbot); Digital Trends saw about 70% of its steps cleaned | Floor, walls, waterline, steps and slopes; 7 modes and 6 paths (Wybot) |
| Power | Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion with 65 W charger (Beatbot, Digital Trends) | Cordless, brushless triple motor, up to 3,592 GPH (Wybot); battery capacity not published |
| 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 180 min in Eco mode (Wybot); The Pool Nerd measured about 60 min in Turbo and shorter runs in wall modes; Bob Vila saw about 2 h of battery life |
| Charge time | About 4.5 h (Beatbot); Digital Trends measured 4 h 26 min | 3 h (Wybot, The Pool Nerd) |
| Filter | 5 L basket with 150 micron filter; optional 400 plus 3 micron dual filter basket sold separately (Beatbot) | 180 µm cartridge plus 10 µm ultra fine net, 3 L capacity (Wybot) |
| Max pool size | 3,229 sq ft per charge (Beatbot) | Up to 2,152 sq ft (Wybot) |
| 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 | Wybot app with remote control, OTA updates and up to 4 scheduled cycles a week; The Pool Nerd found settings cannot change while it is underwater and hit an Android login error |
| Weight | 19.6 lb dry (Beatbot) | 17.6 lb (Wybot); 17 lb (The Pool Nerd) |
| Warranty | 2 years (Beatbot) | 2 years plus 30 day returns (Wybot) |
| Best for | pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges | fine debris in smaller pools |
| Skip if | fine dust and pollen are your main problem | you want daily automatic cleaning |

## 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)

### Wybot C2

- Bob Vila: Named Best for Fine Debris in a hands on roundup; about 2 h of battery life against a 185 min table figure, with ratings of 4.8 for ease of use, 4.5 for performance and 4 for value. [Source](https://www.bobvila.com/articles/best-robotic-pool-cleaner/)
- The Pool Nerd: Labeled Pool Nerd Disapproved. In an 8 x 20 ft pool it ran 180 min floor only but about 60 min in Turbo, needed about 3 h to recharge after each cycle, and its weekly timer caps total runtime at 180 min. Suction of 3,592 GPH trailed corded Dolphin rivals. The site prefers corded robots. [Source](https://www.thepoolnerd.com/wybot-c2-review)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Beatbot Sora 30 or the Wybot C2?

Pick the Beatbot Sora 30 for pools with sun shelves or tanning ledges. Pick the Wybot C2 for fine debris in smaller pools.

### Which is cheaper?

The Wybot C2 at $500, versus $999 for the Beatbot Sora 30, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $999 vs $500.

### What is the difference between the Sora 30 and the C2?

Pool types: Pools with shallow platforms, tanning ledges and swim outs as shallow as 8 in (Beatbot)… on the Sora 30, Above-ground and in-ground, all shapes (Wybot) on the C2. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline and shallow platforms; no surface skimming (Beatbot); Digital… on the Sora 30, Floor, walls, waterline, steps and slopes; 7 modes and 6 paths (Wybot) on the C2. Power: Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion with 65 W charger (Beatbot, Digital Trends) on the Sora 30, Cordless, brushless triple motor, up to 3,592 GPH (Wybot); battery capacity not published on the C2.

Full reviews: [Beatbot Sora 30](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/beatbot-sora-30/index.md), [Wybot C2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/wybot-c2/index.md)