The Beatbot AquaSense 2 is the better robotic pool cleaner overall, rated 4.3 to 3.0. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 leads on cleaning and navigation. The Bestway Flowclear AquaRover wins on value. The Bestway Flowclear AquaRover costs $601.01 less ($197.99 vs $799).
A well-priced cordless cleaner for mid-to-large pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. Its surface parking and wireless dock make daily use easier than most robots at this price.
Beatbot $799An older Bestway floor robot for flat above-ground pools. The cheaper G200 does the same job.
Amazon $197.99Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every cordless robotic pool cleaner; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Beatbot AquaSense 2 | Bestway Flowclear AquaRover |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 50 $799 | 100 $198 |
| Cleaning 25% | 85 Floor, walls and waterline | 20 Floor only |
| Navigation 15% | 75 Ultrasonic | 10 Random |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
| Pool size 10% | 100 pools up to 3,230 sq ft | 50 pool size not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 10% | 100 2 of 2 | 0 0 of 2; no app control, easy pickup |
| Beatbot AquaSense 2 | Bestway Flowclear AquaRover | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 3,230 sq ft (300 m²) | - |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground | Above-ground |
| Surfaces | Concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass | - |
| Max depth | 9.8 ft | - |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline | Floor only |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Filter | Top-load basket (150 µm) | Debris bag |
| Filter capacity | 2 L | 4 L |
| Water flow | - | 744 gal/h |
| Power | ||
| Power | Cordless (battery) | Cordless (battery) |
| Battery | 10,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Run time | Up to 4 h | Up to 1 h 30 min |
| Charge time | 4 h | - |
| Charging | Wireless/inductive | - |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | Ultrasonic | Random |
| App | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | - |
| Retrieval | Parks at the water surface for pickup | Retrieve with the included hook kit |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 23.1 lb (10.5 kg) | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |
