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When it comes to robot pool cleaners, Beatbot is one of the most respected and recognized in the industry. The brand is known for exceptional performance, design, and build quality. It also demands some of the highest prices in the market for its high-end robots. You can spend a few thousand on the high-end models. Is there a way to get Beatbot’s quality on a tighter budget?
I got the chance to test a bundle with the Beatbot Sora 30 and iSkim. This robotic team will clean your pool and surface at a more reasonable price of $1,498, with sales often bringing the price down closer to $1,000. Yes, that is for both the Sora 30 pool cleaner and the iSkim surface skimmer. Let’s talk about my experience with them and see if this bundle is the right one for you.
How good is the Beatbot Sora 30 pool cleaner?
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Because this is technically a “budget pool cleaner”, I feel like it’s important to start with what the robot can’t do for you, as opposed to what it can do. Going with a more affordable product always means making some sacrifices, after all. The real question is whether you can live without the upgrades.
The Beatbot Sora 30 is a pretty practical and straightforward robot pool cleaner. For starters, there are no fancy AI Vision features. It also has no cameras. Instead, it relies on SonicSense, which takes advantage of dual ultrasonic sensors, as well as other sensors, to navigate around obstacles, climb platforms, and more.
Additionally, unlike the higher-end models, this one also lacks skimming capabilities (but that is what the iSkim is for). You’ll notice it even lacks buttons, and that is actually one of its main features: ease of use.
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You’re getting a very nicely designed robot with build quality worthy of the Beatbot name. Everything feels solid; the charger uses titanium contacts to prevent corrosion; it has an IP68 rating; and it has been tested to withstand extreme temperatures and 480 hours of salt spray exposure.
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