Beatbot Sora 70 Review: The Wireless 4-in-1 Robot That Effectively Cleans Your Tanning Ledge

      **Beatbot Sora 70**

      

      **MSRP**

      $1,199.00

      

      “The Sora 70 features a genuine 'set it and forget it' design that pays for itself.”

      ### Pros

      - Extensive cleaning coverage

      - Excellent warranty

      - Sturdy and dependable

      - Established brand reputation

      ### Cons

      - Pricey

      - No wireless charging dock included

      - Excessive for smaller pools

      ### Quick Insight

      Beatbot aims for the Sora 70’s new technology features to attract you to the Beatbot brand, whether you currently own a pool cleaner or are considering your first purchase. The Sora 70 offers several innovative features for me, including JetPulse water-surface cleaning technology, the ability to clean shallow water and platforms, and a substantial 6-liter debris basket. Beatbot has effectively delivered unique and intuitive features that consumers will find valuable.

      The Beatbot Sora 70 is priced between $1,299 and $1,499, placing it between the Beatbot AquaSense 2 and AquaSense 2 Pro product lines. With the Sora 70, Beatbot has removed some high-end luxury features—like camera-based AI debris recognition and wireless docking—to achieve a more affordable price. Importantly, they have retained the essential features that most users appreciate. This is a true 3-in-1 device that cleans the floor, climbs walls, washes the waterline, and, impressively, utilizes twin water jets to actively skim the surface of your pool.

      During my two weeks of use, I found the Sora 70 to be an efficient cleaner with innovative technology that performed as expected, though it did have some minor annoyances. It operates slower than some other cleaners and lacks a charging dock. These are pet peeves for me rather than actual performance issues, but it seems they had to compromise somewhere to keep costs down. However, I appreciate the impressive 6800 GPH suction, all-in-one capabilities, expansive debris basket, and long battery life. These attributes make the Sora 70 a solid recommendation for anyone in search of a pool cleaner.

      ### Beatbot Sora 70 Specifications:

      Here’s a technical overview of the Beatbot Sora 70:

      - Weight (Dry): 23 lbs

      - Dimensions: Approx. 16.5 x 15.2 x 11.8 inches

      - Suction Power: 6,800 Gallons Per Hour (GPH)

      - Battery Capacity: 10,000 mAh

      - Max Runtime: Up to 7 hours (Surface), 5 hours (Floor)

      - Filter Basket Capacity: 6 Liters (Holds ~800 leaves)

      - Minimum Water Depth: 8 inches (Ideal for tanning ledges)

      - Max Pool Size Coverage: 3,230 square feet

      - Connectivity: Wi-Fi (2.4G & 5G) and Bluetooth

      - Navigation: SonicSense™ Dual Ultrasonic Sensors

      - Waterproof Rating: IP68

      ### Design: Purple People Eater

      I apologize for the cheesy title, but I have a tendency for dad jokes. The Beatbot Sora 70 adheres to the company's signature purple design, which I find more appealing than many other pool cleaner brands—it's cute and distinctive.

      Weighing 23 pounds, the Sora 70 feels well-constructed. It's fairly tall, equipped with heavy-duty continuous tank tracks, and has dual roller brushes located at both the front and rear sections. The top compartment opens with a simple latch, revealing a remarkably large 6-liter debris basket.

      According to Beatbot, this spacious basket can accommodate approximately 800 leaves. While I didn't manually count the leaves, I can confirm it effortlessly handled a weekend's worth of storm debris without any issues.

      The Sora 70 incorporates a clever design with four internal floating chambers. Once the battery is low or the cycle completes, the robot expels its internal water, rises to the surface, and navigates itself to the edge, a feature termed Smart Surface Parking. Upon lifting it out using the sturdy top handle, the SmartDrain system quickly expels excess water back into the pool, far more rapidly than other cleaners. Although the dry weight exceeds 23 pounds, it doesn't feel as heavy as 50 pounds.

      ### Cleaning Performance: 3-in-1 Does the Job

      When you place the Sora 70 into the water, some patience is required as it takes a few minutes to fill with water and then sink. Once it settles at the bottom, it takes a few moments to calibrate its internal gyroscopes and map the surroundings before it starts cleaning. Immediately upon activation, the 6,800 GPH suction power makes an impact.

      During my testing of the floor-cleaning capabilities with various leaves, debris, and clumped pollen settled at the pool's