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Sora vs AquaSense: Which Beatbot Range Is Right for Your Pool?

The short answer

Choose Sora for value, and the Sora 70 P7 if you want surface skimming. Choose the AquaSense 2 Pro or Ultra for water clarification.

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Beatbot Sora 30 P3, AquaSense 2 Pro and Sora 70 P7 robotic pool cleaners side by side

Beatbot sells two ranges in Australia: Sora and AquaSense 2. The short version: choose Sora for outstanding value across entry-level to surface-and-floor cleaning, and choose the AquaSense 2 Pro or Ultra when you want full five-in-one cleaning with water clarification or, at the top, AI pool mapping. Both ranges are cordless. This guide matches each to a pool type and budget so you can pick with confidence.

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Sora is the value-focused range that covers everything from entry-level floor cleaning to combined surface and floor cleaning. AquaSense 2 is the premium range: the Pro and Ultra add water clarification, and the flagship Ultra adds HybridSense AI mapping. If budget leads your decision, start with Sora. If you want clarification or mapping, look at AquaSense 2.

What is the Beatbot Sora range?

The Sora range is Beatbot's value line of cordless robotic pool cleaners, spanning three models from $999 to $2,299. All three clean the floor, walls, and waterline, use CleverNav smart navigation with SonicSense ultrasonic obstacle avoidance, and suit shallow water, which makes the entry models a good fit for above-ground pools.

  • Sora 10 P1 ($999): an excellent entry-level robot for floor, walls, and waterline. Its shallow-water ability also suits above-ground pools. 2-year warranty.
  • Sora 30 P3 ($1,499): fantastic value as a step-up all-rounder for floor, walls, waterline, and platform. 2-year warranty.
  • Sora 70 P7 ($2,299): the standout of the range, adding JetPulse water-surface cleaning on top of floor, walls, and waterline. Our pick for best all-round value, with a 3-year warranty.

What is the Beatbot AquaSense 2 range?

The AquaSense 2 range is Beatbot's premium line, spanning $1,999 to $3,999, built around full cleaning, with water clarification on the Pro and Ultra and, at the top, AI mapping. Every AquaSense 2 model carries a 3-year warranty.

  • AquaSense 2 ($1,999): cordless floor, wall, and waterline cleaning with AI navigation.
  • AquaSense 2 Pro ($2,999): full five-in-one cleaning with water clarification, below the flagship price.
  • AquaSense 2 Ultra ($3,999): the flagship, with HybridSense AI 3D pool mapping, five-in-one cleaning, and clarification. See our AquaSense 2 Ultra review for the full breakdown.

Sora vs AquaSense: side-by-side comparison

Model Range Price (AUD) Cleans Clarification Warranty
Sora 10 P1 Sora $999 Floor / walls / waterline No 2 years
Sora 30 P3 Sora $1,499 Floor / walls / waterline / platform No 2 years
AquaSense 2 AquaSense $1,999 Floor / walls / waterline No 3 years
Sora 70 P7 Sora $2,299 Floor / walls / waterline + surface No 3 years
AquaSense 2 Pro AquaSense $2,999 5-in-1 Yes 3 years
AquaSense 2 Ultra AquaSense $3,999 5-in-1 + HybridSense AI mapping Yes 3 years

Which Beatbot range is right for your pool?

Match the robot to your pool rather than to the price tag. Here is the quick guide:

  • Above-ground or entry-level pool: Sora 10 P1 ($999). Shallow-water capable and the easiest way into cordless robotic cleaning.
  • Value all-rounder for a standard in-ground pool: Sora 30 P3 ($1,499) or, if you want surface cleaning too, the Sora 70 P7 ($2,299).
  • You want water clarification: AquaSense 2 Pro ($2,999) for full five-in-one cleaning plus clarification.
  • Large, freeform, or complex pool: the AquaSense 2 Ultra ($3,999) and its HybridSense AI mapping.

Still weighing it up across brands as well as models? Our best robotic pool cleaner Australia guide ranks the full line-up.

Side by side

Model PriceCleansSkims the surfaceClarifies the waterWarranty
Sora 10 P1 $999Floor, walls, waterline and shallow areasNoNo2 years
Sora 30 P3 $1,499Floor, walls, waterline and platformsNoNo2 years
Sora 70 P7Top pick $2,299Surface, floor, walls, waterline and platformsYesNo3 years
AquaSense 2 $1,999Floor, walls and waterlineNoNo3 years
AquaSense 2 Pro $2,999Surface, floor, walls and waterline, plus water clarificationYesYes3 years
AquaSense 2 Ultra $3,999Surface, floor, walls and waterline, plus water clarificationYesYes3 years
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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Beatbot Sora and AquaSense?

Sora is the value range covering entry-level to combined surface and floor cleaning, from $999 to $2,299. AquaSense 2 is the premium range: the Pro and Ultra add water clarification, and the flagship Ultra adds HybridSense AI pool mapping, from $1,999 to $3,999.

Is the Sora 70 P7 better than the AquaSense 2?

It depends on your priorities. The Sora 70 P7 ($2,299) adds JetPulse surface cleaning that the AquaSense 2 ($1,999) does not have, and both carry a 3-year warranty. For most standard pools the Sora 70 P7 is the stronger all-rounder; for a simple floor-and-wall clean at a lower price, the AquaSense 2 is the pick.

Which Beatbot is best for a small or above-ground pool?

The Sora 10 P1 ($999) is the best entry-level choice, and its shallow-water ability makes it well suited to above-ground pools.

Which Beatbot has water clarification?

Water clarification is offered on the AquaSense 2 Pro ($2,999) and AquaSense 2 Ultra ($3,999). The Sora range focuses on cleaning rather than clarification.

Are all Beatbot robots cordless?

Yes. Every model in both the Sora and AquaSense ranges is fully cordless and runs independently of your pool's pump and filtration.

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