Beatbot Sora 70
#1 in CordlessFull review
The cheapest Beatbot that also skims the surface, a good fit for leafy pools up to about 3,200 sq ft. It costs half as much as the AquaSense 2 Ultra but has no AI camera.
Beatbot $1,099$1,099
The Beatbot Sora 70 is the better robotic pool cleaner overall, rated 4.3 to 3.3. The Beatbot Sora 70 leads on warranty and cleaning. The Beatbot Sora 70 costs $100 less ($1,099 vs $1,199).
Dolphin Liberty 300
#34 in CordlessFull review
A cordless waterline-scrubbing robot for small and mid-size pools, for owners who want easy retrieval without an app.
Maytronics $1,249 Leslie's $1,249 ePoolSupply $1,199$1,199
Prices 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Beatbot Sora 70 for warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and cleaning (Floor, walls, waterline and surface vs Floor, walls and waterline).
Scores side by side
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 Sora 70 | Dolphin Liberty 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 25% | 36 $1,099 | 32 $1,199 |
| Cleaning 25% | 100 Floor, walls, waterline and surface | 85 Floor, walls and waterline |
| Navigation 15% | 75 Ultrasonic | 50 navigation not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
| Pool size 10% | 100 pools up to 3,230 sq ft | 27 pools up to 33 ft long (about 540 sq ft) |
| Features 10% | 100 2 of 2 | 50 1 of 2; no app control |
Specifications
| Beatbot Sora 70 | Dolphin Liberty 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 3,229 sq ft (300 m²) | Up to 33 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground | In-ground and above-ground |
| Surfaces | Concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass | Liner, gunnite, fiberglass |
| Max depth | 11.5 ft | - |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline and surface | Floor, walls and waterline |
| Surface skimming | Yes | No |
| Filter | 6 L basket (150 µm); optional 3 µm ultra-fine dual basket sold separately | Combine Filter Kit, top access; extra Ultra-Fine Filter Kit in the box |
| Filter capacity | 6 L | - |
| Water flow | 6,800 gal/h | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Cordless (battery) | Cordless (battery) |
| Battery | 10,000 mAh | - |
| Run time | Up to 7 h | Up to 2 h 30 min |
| Charge time | 4 h 30 min | - |
| Charging | Cable | Magnetic connector |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | Ultrasonic | - |
| App | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | - |
| Retrieval | Parks at the water surface for pickup | Sound-activated retrieval to the waterline |
| Build | ||
| Water resistance | IPX8 | - |
| Weight | 22.9 lb (10.5 kg) | 17.9 lb (8.1 kg) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |