Beatbot Sora 70 vs Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Beatbot Sora 70 costs $1,429 and the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier costs $2,499, so the Beatbot Sora 70 is $1,070 cheaper. The Beatbot Sora 70 scores higher in our ranking (7.3 vs 6.8 out of 10). Pick the Beatbot Sora 70 for pools with sun shelves and steps. Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier for leafy in-ground pools. The Beatbot Sora 70 wins 3 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Beatbot Sora 70 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 70 | Premier | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,429 | $2,499 | Sora 70 |
| 3 year cost | $1,429 | $2,624 | Sora 70 |
| Runtime | 7 h | 3 h | Sora 70 |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
- You want to spend less (saves $1,070)
- You care most about runtime (7 h vs 3 h)
- Best for pools with sun shelves and steps
- Best for leafy in-ground pools
- 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 →- Cleans
- Floor
- Power
- Corded
- Runtime
- 3 h cycle
- Max pool
- 50 ft long
Corded workhorse with swappable filters for leafy in-ground pools
Full Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Beatbot Sora 70 | Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,429 | $2,499 |
| 3 year cost | $1,429 | $2,624 |
| Our score | 7.3/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Rank in Pool | #9 | #10 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Pool types | 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 | In-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline, water surface, and platforms as shallow as 8 in (at least 3.3 by 3.3 ft) | Floor, walls, waterline |
| Power | Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion | Corded |
| Runtime | Up to 7 h surface, up to 5 h floor (maker claim) | Default 3 h cycle; no battery |
| Charge time | About 4.5 h with 65 W charger | None (corded) |
| Filter | 6 L basket, 150 µm filter included; optional 3 µm ultra fine filter sold separately | Multi layer: bottom load filter bag or cartridges, fine filter kit included; full filter indicator |
| Max pool size | Up to 3,229 sq ft cleaning coverage | Pools up to 50 ft long |
| App | Beatbot app (Android, iOS, Apple Watch) over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; surface remote control and one tap retrieval | None; no Wi-Fi |
| Sensors | 18 sensors including 2 ultrasonic | n/a |
| Weight | 22.9 to 23.1 lb (maker lists both) | 20.286 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Timer | n/a | Weekly timer |
| Best for | pools with sun shelves and steps | leafy in-ground pools |
| Skip if | your pool is often neglected or green | you want app control |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
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
Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier
- Bob Vila (9/10): Cleaned light leaf litter, tile line algae and storm dirt in a Miami pool, ran quietly at about 5 cents per hour, but was heavy to lift and the caddy and remote cost extra. Source
- The Pool Nerd: Names it the author's personal favorite after testing about 30 robots, citing suction, filter choices and the 3 year warranty. Affiliate site with links to Dolphin dealers. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Beatbot Sora 70 or the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier?
The Beatbot Sora 70 scores higher in our ranking (7.3 vs 6.8 out of 10). Pick the Beatbot Sora 70 for pools with sun shelves and steps. Pick the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier for leafy in-ground pools.
Which is cheaper?
The Beatbot Sora 70 at $1,429, versus $2,499 for the Dolphin (Maytronics) Premier, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,429 vs $2,624.
What is the difference between the Sora 70 and the Premier?
Pool types: In-ground and above-ground, any shape; concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass; saltwater… on the Sora 70, In-ground; rectangular, round, free form, kidney on the Premier. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline, water surface, and platforms as shallow as 8 in (at least 3.3… on the Sora 70, Floor, walls, waterline on the Premier. Power: Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion on the Sora 70, Corded on the Premier.
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