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 2.8. The Beatbot Sora 70 leads on cleaning and warranty. The Polaris Pixel wins on value. The Polaris Pixel costs $550 less ($549 vs $1,099).
Polaris Pixel
#41 in CordlessFull review
A cordless floor cleaner for above-ground and small simple in-ground pools.
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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 cleaning (Floor, walls, waterline and surface vs Floor only) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
- Choose the Polaris Pixel for value ($549 vs $1,099).
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 | Polaris Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 36 $1,099 | 66 $549 |
| Cleaning 25% | 100 Floor, walls, waterline and surface | 20 Floor only |
| 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 | 17 pools up to 30 ft long (about 450 sq ft) |
| Features 10% | 100 2 of 2 | 0 0 of 4; no app control, scheduling, easy pickup, caddy |
Specifications
| Beatbot Sora 70 | Polaris Pixel | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 3,229 sq ft (300 m²) | Up to 30 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground | Above-ground and in-ground |
| Surfaces | Concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass | All surfaces |
| Max depth | 11.5 ft | - |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline and surface | Floor only |
| Surface skimming | Yes | No |
| Filter | 6 L basket (150 µm); optional 3 µm ultra-fine dual basket sold separately | 2 L canister, transparent lid |
| Filter capacity | 6 L | 2 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 1 h 30 min |
| Charge time | 4 h 30 min | 3 h |
| Charging | Cable | Cable |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | Ultrasonic | - |
| App | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | - |
| Scheduling | - | No |
| Retrieval | Parks at the water surface for pickup | Waits at the wall for pickup with a pole hook |
| Caddy included | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Water resistance | IPX8 | - |
| Weight | 22.9 lb (10.5 kg) | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |