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 rates 4.3 among cordless robotic pool cleaners; the Hayward R130 rates 3.6 among corded ones. The Beatbot Sora 70 costs $152.95 less ($1,099 vs $1,251.95).
Hayward R130
#13 in CordedFull review
Hayward’s newer, lighter robot for in-ground or above-ground pools up to 50 ft, with a weekly timer.
ePoolSupply $1,251.95$1,251.95
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (cordless and corded), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Beatbot Sora 70 | Hayward R130 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 36 $1,099 | 30 $1,252 |
| Cleaning 25% | 100 Floor, walls, waterline and surface | 85 Floor, walls and waterline |
| Navigation 15% | 75 Ultrasonic | 50 Smart navigation |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
| Pool size 10% | 100 pools up to 3,230 sq ft | 100 pools up to 50 ft long (about 1,250 sq ft) |
| Features 10% | 100 2 of 2 | 50 2 of 4; no app control, caddy |
Specifications
| Beatbot Sora 70 | Hayward R130 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 3,229 sq ft (300 m²) | Up to 50 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground | In-ground and above-ground |
| Surfaces | Concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass | Any pool surface |
| 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 | Extra-large top-load basket with fine and ultra-fine panels |
| Filter capacity | 6 L | - |
| Water flow | 6,800 gal/h | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Cordless (battery) | Corded |
| Battery | 10,000 mAh | - |
| Run time | Up to 7 h | - |
| Charge time | 4 h 30 min | - |
| Charging | Cable | - |
| Swivel cable | - | Yes |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | Ultrasonic | Smart navigation |
| App | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | - |
| Scheduling | - | Yes |
| Retrieval | Parks at the water surface for pickup | - |
| Caddy included | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Water resistance | IPX8 | - |
| Weight | 22.9 lb (10.5 kg) | 16.5 lb (7.5 kg) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |