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Beatbot Sora 10 review: the most pool for your money, if you can live without steps
The Sora 10 (also sold as the P1) is Beatbot's entry-level cordless robot, and it's our pick for big pools on a budget: Beatbot rates it for 300 m² and up to five hours on a charge for $999. We haven't used it ourselves; this review draws on Beatbot's Australian specs and prices and three independent hands-on reviews. Checked 27 October 2026.
By Domestic Robot · Editor: Christian Ganaban · Updated 27 October 2026 · We may earn a commission from links on this page. Disclosure
Quick answer
The best value for big pools we've found under $1,000. Beatbot rates the Sora 10 for pools up to 300 m², with up to five hours of floor cleaning or four hours across the floor, walls and waterline, and a 5 L basket. It was $999 at Beatbot's AU store on 27 October 2026, the same as on Amazon AU the day before, with a two-year warranty. Testers liked its suction and leaf pickup (PCWorld measured over 95% of debris in about two hours). Its weaknesses are steps, fine sediment with the standard 150 µm filter (the 3 µm filter is a $99.99 extra), and retrieval: it stays at the waterline for only a few minutes before sinking, according to testers. If you'd rather it waited for you, the AquaSense 2 parks at the surface, for $600 more.
Price and availability in Australia
| Retailer | Price (AUD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beatbot AU (beatbot.com.au) | $999 | "Limited-Time Offer" label, no RRP shown; free 3 to 5 day delivery; Blue or Grey. Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Amazon AU (sold by Beatbot) | $999 | Amazon AU, checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Pool & Spa Warehouse, Loopym | $999 | Stock not stated |
| Sora 10 + iSkim bundle (Beatbot AU) | $1,598 (was $1,698) | Adds Beatbot's solar surface skimmer |
A second site, beatbotaustralia.com.au, also lists the Sora 10 at $999 and calls itself official, but it doesn't name a company and its stock status was contradictory. We link to beatbot.com.au, which the au.beatbot.com address redirects to.
Who should buy it, and who should skip it
- Buy it if you have a large in-ground pool and want the biggest rating and longest runtime for under $1,000.
- Buy it if leaves are your main problem; its 5 L basket is the biggest we've found at this price, and testers found it handles leaves well.
- Skip it if you need steps cleaned; all three testers found it misses them.
- Skip it if you want a robot that waits at the surface; it floats briefly, then sinks, so keep the hook handy.
- Skip it if fine dust and sand are the main issue, unless you add the $99.99 fine filter.
Key specs
| Spec | Beatbot Sora 10 |
|---|---|
| Pool size | Up to 300 m², 0.5 to 3.5 m deep |
| Runtime | Up to 5 hours floor only; up to 4 hours floor, walls and waterline |
| Battery and charging | 7,800 mAh; about 3.5 hours on a 65 W charger |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline and shallow areas (from about 30 cm; Beatbot's two AU sites say 30 cm and 35 cm) |
| Suction | 6,800 GPH (about 25,700 L/h); two front roller brushes |
| Basket and filter | 5 L basket with a 150 µm filter; 3 µm ultra-fine basket sold separately ($99.99) |
| Navigation | 11 sensors including ultrasonic obstacle avoidance; no camera |
| Modes | Floor, wall, standard and Eco |
| App | iOS, Android and Apple Watch; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
| Weight | 8.5 kg |
| Pool types | Concrete, tile, vinyl and fibreglass; salt water under 5,000 ppm |
| Warranty | 2 years (Beatbot AU) |
From Beatbot's Australian product page, checked 27 October 2026, and Beatbot's Sora range comparison (updated 14 April 2026). The Amazon AU listing's "300 min" figure is the floor-only runtime.
Cleaning: what testers found
Suction and leaves. PCWorld (US, 12 June 2026) found it picked up more than 95% of debris in about two hours and called it a good budget pick. AndroidGuys (US, September 2026, 4.2/5) said it handles leaves well, and Basic Tutorials (Germany, 2 June 2026, 80/100) praised its strong suction and app.
Steps and fine dirt. PCWorld and AndroidGuys both found it struggles with steps, and AndroidGuys and Basic Tutorials found fine sediment got past or clogged the standard filter. The optional 3 µm basket is the fix Beatbot sells.
Big pools in practice. Basic Tutorials tested it in a 416 m² pool and suggested it's best for pools up to about 100 m², well below Beatbot's 300 m² rating, because of its simple S-path navigation. Treat 300 m² as a maximum, not a typical result.
A fourth reviewer, The Pool Nerd (US), disapproved of it for erratic paths and weak wall cleaning, but its page carries a date that doesn't fit a 2026 product, so we've given it less weight.
Retrieval: does it wait at the waterline?
Only briefly. Beatbot's AU pages list automatic waterline parking, but Beatbot's own range comparison says the Sora 10 lacks the smart surface parking of the Sora 30 and 70. Testers found it stays at the waterline for only a few minutes (PCWorld) to about ten minutes (AndroidGuys) after a cycle and then sinks, and PCWorld noted the app gives no notification when a cycle ends, so it's easy to miss the window. Plan to fish it out with a pole hook. If lifting a wet robot out matters to you, see the surface-parking AquaSense 2.
Warranty, parts and support
Beatbot AU gives the Sora 10 a two-year warranty (repair, or replacement with a new or refurbished unit), 30-day returns and a 30-day price guarantee. Beatbot's official AU contact for warranty service is by email. The 3 µm ultra-fine filter basket is $99.99 at Beatbot AU and Beatbot rates it for about 40 cycles; we didn't find Australian prices for brushes or chargers. Australian Consumer Law rights apply on top when you buy from an Australian seller.
Strengths and weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| 300 m² rating and up to 5 hours for $999 | Misses steps |
| 5 L basket; good on leaves (testers) | Standard 150 µm filter lets fine sediment through |
| Strong suction | Floats only a few minutes, then sinks; no end-of-cycle alert |
| Salt-water compatible (under 5,000 ppm) | Real-world coverage may be well below 300 m² |
| Two-year warranty | Wi-Fi drops while underwater (AndroidGuys) |
Alternatives worth comparing
| Robot | Key difference | Price (AUD) | Our coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatbot AquaSense 2 | 300 m², up to 4 h, parks at surface | $1,599 (Beatbot AU) | Our review |
| Beatbot Sora 30 | Bigger battery, surface parking, dual filter | $1,499 (Beatbot AU) | Not reviewed yet |
| WYBOT C2 Vision | 200 m², AI camera | $1,069.99 (WYBOT AU) | Our review |
| Aiper Scuba S1 | 150 m², up to 180 min | $799.99 (Aiper AU) | Our review |
Prices from the brands' AU stores, checked 27 October 2026. See also our best pool robots for large pools and for leaves.
Where to buy
Beatbot AU and Amazon AU (sold by Beatbot) were both $999 on our check dates.
Verdict
For $999, nothing we've found promises more pool or more runtime than the Sora 10, and testers back up its suction and leaf pickup. It's a floor-and-walls workhorse rather than a clever robot: no camera, no step cleaning, a filter that needs a $99.99 upgrade for fine dust, and a short window to catch it at the waterline. For a big, leafy pool on a budget it's our pick; if you want the robot to surface and wait for you, or a three-year warranty, pay the extra for the AquaSense 2.
Comparing with Aiper's range? See Aiper vs Beatbot.
Common questions
How much is the Beatbot Sora 10 in Australia?
$999 at Beatbot's AU store on 27 October 2026, and $999 on Amazon AU on 26 October 2026.
Is the Beatbot Sora 10 the same as the Beatbot P1?
Yes. Amazon AU lists it as the Sora 10 (P1).
How long does the Beatbot Sora 10 run?
Beatbot says up to five hours cleaning the floor only, or up to four hours across the floor, walls and waterline. It charges in about 3.5 hours.
Does the Sora 10 stay at the waterline after cleaning?
Only briefly. Testers found it stays at the waterline for only a few minutes to about ten minutes and then sinks, so you may need a pool hook. Beatbot's comparison says the Sora 30 and 70 have smart surface parking and the Sora 10 doesn't.
Does the Beatbot Sora 10 work in salt water pools?
Beatbot says yes, for salt levels under 5,000 ppm, and on concrete, tile, vinyl and fibreglass pools.
Sources
- Beatbot AU: Sora 10 (checked 27 Oct 2026)
- Beatbot: Sora 10 vs 30 vs 70 comparison (updated 14 Apr 2026)
- Amazon AU: Sora 10 (P1) (checked 26 Oct 2026)
- PCWorld: Beatbot Sora 10 review (12 Jun 2026)
- AndroidGuys: Beatbot Sora 10 review (Sep 2026)
- Basic Tutorials: Beatbot Sora 10 review (2 Jun 2026)
- The Pool Nerd: Beatbot Sora 10 review
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