Photo: Paul Rankin for Bob Vila

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I’ve tested a lot of pool robots over the past few years—including high-end models and even a previous Beatbot unit—but the Beatbot Sora 70 is the first one that actually feels like a two-in-one solution. What sets it apart is its ability to not only scrub the pool floor and walls but also actively skim debris from the surface. In a Florida pool like mine, where leaves, bugs, and pollen constantly collect on top, that’s a huge upgrade over traditional robotic cleaners that ignore surface debris until it sinks.

Rating: 4.5/5

Photo: Paul Rankin for Bob Vila

What We Like

Cleans surface, walls, and floor

Strong, consistent cleaning performance

Easy-to-remove, large debris basket

What We Don’t Like

Not continuous surface skimming

Product Specs

Capacity: 6L dustbin

Battery life: Up to 7 hours surface cleaning/ 5 hours floor cleaning

Features: Pool edge…