Sora 30 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 (10,000 mAh) |
| Filtration | 150 µm basket, 5 L capacity (3 µm optional) |
| Navigation | S-path sensor navigation, shallow-area detection |
| App control | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Price tier | $$ Mid-range ($500–$1,000). See Amazon for today's price. |
- Amazon lists the Sora 30 under two ASINs with different titles; both show the same price and review count.
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 30 is a cordless pool robot built around one idea: cleaning the parts of the pool other robots leave behind. The listing highlights shallow-water and platform cleaning (ultrasonic sensors find ledges and sun shelves down to about 8 inches), a 10,000 mAh battery rated for up to 5 hours and about 3,229 sq ft per charge, and 6,800 GPH of suction with a large 5 L basket. At about $1,000 it sits between the AquaSense 2 and the Ultra in Beatbot’s range.
Who the Sora 30 is for (and who should skip it)
It’s for you if your pool has a tanning ledge, wide steps, a baja shelf or other shallow areas that a typical robot skips, and you’d otherwise be brushing those by hand. A larger basket matters if trees overhang the pool: the 5 L capacity means fewer mid-cycle stops when leaves arrive in bulk.
Skip it if you have a plain rectangular pool: the AquaSense 2 costs less and has more review history, and the Sora 10 does floor, wall and waterline work for under $500. Also skip it if you want surface skimming in the same unit.
What it cleans
Floor, walls, waterline and shallow platforms. The “smart surface parking” brings the robot to the surface when it finishes or when the battery falls below 12%, and the app can call it back with one tap. As with the other cordless robots, there’s no surface skimming.
Power and filtration
The battery and basket are the main upgrades over the Sora 10. A 10,000 mAh pack, rated for up to 5 hours of continuous floor cleaning, gives you headroom on larger pools. The standard filter is 150 µm, with an optional 3 µm ultra-fine filter available for tighter filtration. The 5 L basket helps most in leafy pools. If water clarity is your priority, the Aiper Scuba S3 ships with a 3-micron insert, and our filtration explainer covers when that matters.
Reliability and owner feedback
The Sora 30 is a 2026 product with roughly 270 Amazon reviews on its listing, so it has more feedback than some rivals but not multiple seasons of it. Amazon also lists the Sora 30 under a second ASIN with a different title and the same review count, which is a reminder to read the model name carefully. The warranty is 2 years.
Bottom line
The Sora 30 is the right Beatbot if your pool has shallow ledges that need cleaning. For a standard pool, a cheaper robot does the same job. At about $1,000 it’s priced uncomfortably close to the AquaSense 2, so decide on the feature you need: platform reach (Sora 30) or a longer warranty and slightly proven track record (AquaSense 2).
