Sora 10 specs
| Brand | Beatbot |
|---|---|
| Type | Cordless |
| Pool type | In-ground & above-ground |
| Cleans | Floor · Walls · Waterline |
| Runtime | Up to 5 hr per charge (floor) |
| Rated reach | Up to 3,229 sq ft |
| Power | Rechargeable lithium battery (7,310 mAh) |
| Filtration | 150 µm basket, 5 L capacity (3 µm optional) |
| Navigation | Sensor navigation, waterline parking |
| App control | Yes |
| Weight | 23 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Price tier | $ Budget (under $500). See Amazon for today's price. |
- Battery capacity differs between sources (7,310 mAh on the Amazon listing vs 7,800 mAh in Beatbot's table); runtime is the manufacturer's best-case floor figure.
- A second Sora 10 ASIN (B0GS2BQBJ9) exists; it is the same robot with a different review pool.
Specs are compiled from manufacturer listings and independent reviews and may change between production runs. Pool robots are re-listed and re-badged often, so confirm on the Amazon page before buying.
The Beatbot Sora 10 is the cheapest way to get a cordless robot that cleans the floor, the walls and the waterline from a major brand. The Amazon listing describes 6,800 GPH of suction, a 7,310 mAh battery rated for up to 300 minutes and about 3,229 sq ft of coverage, shallow-area cleaning down to 12 inches and a 5 L basket that Beatbot says holds roughly 650 leaves. It costs about $470, and carries a 2-year warranty and a 30-day return window per the listing.
Who the Sora 10 is for (and who should skip it)
It’s for you if you want a cordless robot that handles waterline and wall cleaning on a budget, for a standard in-ground or above-ground pool. The rated 300 minutes comfortably covers a typical pool in a single run, and the 5 L basket is large for the price.
Skip it if you want AI mapping or surface skimming, if you need the shallowest-ledge cleaning (the Sora 30 reaches about 8 inches), or if multi-year owner history matters more than spec-sheet value. In that case the Aiper Scuba S1 has roughly 870 reviews on its listing, and the Dolphin Nautilus CC has more than 10,000.
What it cleans
Floor, walls and waterline, plus shallow areas. The robot parks at the waterline at the end of a cycle for 10 minutes, so you can grab it without reaching to the bottom of the pool. It does not skim the surface.
Battery, weight and handling
The Sora 10 weighs about 23 lbs (10.5 kg on the listing), which is relatively light for a cordless robot with a large basket, and the listing advertises a balanced weight distribution for easier lifting. The battery is rated for up to 300 minutes; sources disagree on the exact capacity (7,310 mAh on the listing, 7,800 mAh in Beatbot’s table), so treat the number as approximate. As with any robot, the wall-climbing modes shorten the runtime.
Filtration
The standard filter is 150 µm, with an optional 3 µm ultra-fine filter that you buy separately. If fine sand and dust are your main concern, look at the Scuba S1 or S3, which include a 3 µm option. Our filtration explainer covers whether you need it.
Reliability
The Sora 10 launched in 2026 and its listing has fewer than 200 reviews, with a rating around 4 stars depending on the listing. We can’t tell you how it holds up in year three. The 2-year warranty and Beatbot’s generally strong brand position in the cordless category are the reasons we’re comfortable ranking it highly, with the caveat that it’s the newest robot in its tier.
Bottom line
The Sora 10 has the strongest spec sheet we’ve seen under $500, and we’d buy it for a standard pool. If you want proof of long-term durability first, wait for another season of owner feedback or choose the better-reviewed Scuba S1. For the field in context, see our best budget robotic pool cleaners.
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