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 $1,099The Beatbot Sora 70 is the better robotic pool cleaner overall, rated 4.3 to 3.8. The Beatbot Sora 70 leads on warranty and cleaning. The WYBOT S2 wins on value. The WYBOT S2 costs $339.01 less ($759.99 vs $1,099).
For large in-ground pools that need a long runtime on one charge. The C2 is cheaper and enough for pools under about 2,000 sq ft.
WYBOT $759.99Prices 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.
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).
- Choose the WYBOT S2 for value ($760 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 | WYBOT S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 36 $1,099 | 52 $760 |
| 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 | 100 pools up to 3,230 sq ft |
| Features 10% | 100 2 of 2 | 67 2 of 3; no easy pickup |
Specifications
| Beatbot Sora 70 | WYBOT S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 3,229 sq ft (300 m²) | Up to 3,229 sq ft (300 m²) |
| Pool types | In-ground and above-ground | In-ground and above-ground |
| Surfaces | Concrete, tile, vinyl, fiberglass | Concrete, vinyl, mosaic tile |
| Max depth | 11.5 ft | 13 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 | 180 µm filter basket plus cotton foam |
| Filter capacity | 6 L | - |
| Water flow | 6,800 gal/h | 3,700 gal/h |
| Power | ||
| Power | Cordless (battery) | Cordless (battery) |
| Battery | 10,000 mAh | 7,800 mAh |
| Run time | Up to 7 h | Up to 3 h 30 min |
| Charge time | 4 h 30 min | 3 h |
| Charging | Cable | Cable |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | Ultrasonic | - |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Scheduling | - | Yes |
| Retrieval | Parks at the water surface for pickup | Parks at the pool edge for pickup |
| Build | ||
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| Weight | 22.9 lb (10.5 kg) | 19.9 lb (9 kg) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
