# Beatbot Sora 70 vs Polaris FREEDOM

As of Oct 26, 2026, the Beatbot Sora 70 costs $1,099 and the Polaris FREEDOM costs $1,199, so the Beatbot Sora 70 is $100 cheaper. The Beatbot Sora 70 has a published review score and ranks #4 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Polaris FREEDOM is not scored yet. Pick the Beatbot Sora 70 for pools with sun shelves and steps. Pick the Polaris FREEDOM for in-ground pools up to 50 ft without a cord.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/beatbot-sora-70-vs-polaris-freedom/

## Side by side

| | Beatbot Sora 70 | Polaris FREEDOM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,099 | $1,199 |
| 3 year cost | $1,099 | $1,199 |
| Our score | 8.1/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Pool | #4 | #12 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years limited |
| 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 only |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline, water surface, and platforms as shallow as 8 in (at least 3.3 by 3.3 ft) | Floor, walls and waterline; floor only and waterline only modes |
| Power | Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion | Cordless lithium ion |
| Runtime | Up to 7 h surface, up to 5 h floor (maker claim) | Up to 2.5 h |
| Charge time | About 4.5 h with 65 W charger | 4 h per Leslie's; under 5 h per Polaris |
| Filter | 6 L basket, 150 µm filter included; optional 3 µm ultra fine filter sold separately | 4 L transparent all purpose filter canister |
| Max pool size | Up to 3,229 sq ft cleaning coverage | Up to 50 ft |
| App | Beatbot app (Android, iOS, Apple Watch) over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; surface remote control and one tap retrieval | iAquaLink app for modes, charge status and cycle alerts |
| Sensors | 18 sensors including 2 ultrasonic | n/a |
| Weight | 22.9 to 23.1 lb (maker lists both) | 20 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years limited |
| Best for | pools with sun shelves and steps | in-ground pools up to 50 ft without a cord |
| Skip if | your pool is often neglected or green | you want corded level suction |

## 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](https://www.reviewed.com/home-outdoors/content/beatbot-sora-70-robot-pool-cleaner-review)
- 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](https://techaeris.com/2026/07/04/beatbot-sora-70-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 70 or the Polaris FREEDOM?

The Beatbot Sora 70 has a published review score and ranks #4 in our robotic pool cleaners ranking; the Polaris FREEDOM is not scored yet. Pick the Beatbot Sora 70 for pools with sun shelves and steps. Pick the Polaris FREEDOM for in-ground pools up to 50 ft without a cord.

### Which is cheaper?

The Beatbot Sora 70 at $1,099, versus $1,199 for the Polaris FREEDOM, checked Oct 26, 2026.

### What is the difference between the Sora 70 and the FREEDOM?

Pool types: In-ground and above-ground, any shape; concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass; saltwater… on the Sora 70, In-ground only on the FREEDOM. Cleans: Floor, walls, waterline, water surface, and platforms as shallow as 8 in (at least 3.3… on the Sora 70, Floor, walls and waterline; floor only and waterline only modes on the FREEDOM. Power: Cordless, 10,000 mAh lithium-ion on the Sora 70, Cordless lithium ion on the FREEDOM.

Full reviews: [Beatbot Sora 70](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/beatbot-sora-70/index.md), [Polaris FREEDOM](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/polaris-freedom/index.md)