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Aiper Scuba S3 vs Beatbot Sora 70
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Key differences between Aiper Scuba S3 and Beatbot Sora 70
A summary of selected recorded differences between these robotic pool cleaners. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.
Feature differences among your selected devices
- Water Surface Skimming (cleaning coverage): Aiper Scuba S3 — No; Beatbot Sora 70 — Yes (JetPulse twin-jet surface cleaning pulls floating debris into the intake. The Sora 70 is the only Sora model with this system.).
- Dual Layer Filter (filtration): Aiper Scuba S3 — Yes; Beatbot Sora 70 — No (The included basket is a single 150 µm layer. A 3 µm dual-layer basket is sold separately.).
- Above Ground Pools (pool compatibility): Aiper Scuba S3 — No; Beatbot Sora 70 — Yes.
Specifications to check side by side
- Brush System (cleaning performance): Aiper Scuba S3 — Dual active brushes; Beatbot Sora 70 — 4 roller brushes (dual-group system).
- Cleaning Modes (cleaning performance): Aiper Scuba S3 — 5; Beatbot Sora 70 — 6.
- Suction Power (cleaning performance): Aiper Scuba S3 — 4800 GPH; Beatbot Sora 70 — 6800 GPH.
- Filter Capacity (filtration): Aiper Scuba S3 — 3.5 L; Beatbot Sora 70 — 6 L.
Information still to confirm
- 7 of 44 comparison fields lack a resolved value for at least one selected device. Missing information is not evidence that a feature is absent.
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These observations are derived from recorded catalog data and have not all been independently verified. Confirm details with the manufacturer before purchasing.
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Battery Life
- Aiper Scuba S3240 minutes
- Beatbot Sora 70420 minutes
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Cleaning Coverage
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Not recorded
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Yes
Catalog note
Beatbot rates it for platforms and stairs in water as shallow as 8 inches, with a minimum platform area of 3.3 ft x 3.3 ft.
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Yes
Catalog note
JetPulse twin-jet surface cleaning pulls floating debris into the intake. The Sora 70 is the only Sora model with this system.
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
Manufacturer source
The cleaner supports waterline cleaning.
Aiper Scuba S3 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Region
- US manufacturer page
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Flow rate is not suction pressure. Runtime depends on cleaning mode and pool conditions.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Yes
Cleaning Performance
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Dual active brushes
- Beatbot Sora 70
- 4 roller brushes (dual-group system)
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 5
- Beatbot Sora 70
- 6
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Not recorded
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Not recorded
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 4800 GPH
Manufacturer source
The advertised pump flow is 4,800 US gallons per hour.
Aiper Scuba S3 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Region
- US manufacturer page
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Flow rate is not suction pressure. Runtime depends on cleaning mode and pool conditions.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Beatbot Sora 70
- 6800 GPH
Connectivity
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Beatbot Sora 70
- 5 GHz Wi-Fi
Features
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Beatbot Sora 70
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Not recorded
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Yes
Catalog note
The Beatbot app can steer the robot while it is on the water surface. The link drops once it submerges.
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Yes
Filtration
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Beatbot Sora 70
- No
Catalog note
The included basket is a single 150 µm layer. A 3 µm dual-layer basket is sold separately.
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 3.5 L
- Beatbot Sora 70
- 6 L
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 3 µm
- Beatbot Sora 70
- 150 µm
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Not recorded
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Not recorded
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Yes
Integrations
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Beatbot Sora 70
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Beatbot Sora 70
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Beatbot Sora 70
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Not recorded
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Beatbot Sora 70
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Beatbot Sora 70
- No
Navigation
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Beatbot Sora 70
- No
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- WavePath 2.0 path planning with dToF sensing
- Beatbot Sora 70
- SonicSense sensor fusion (18 sensors)
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Beatbot Sora 70
- No
Catalog note
It parks itself at the waterline and the owner lifts it out. Charging is a titanium plug on the unit, not a dock the robot returns to.
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Yes
Pool Compatibility
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 1650 sq ft
- Beatbot Sora 70
- 3229 sq ft
Power
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 10400mAh
- Beatbot Sora 70
- 10000 mAh
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 240 minutes
Manufacturer source
The advertised runtime is up to 240 minutes.
Aiper Scuba S3 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Region
- US manufacturer page
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Flow rate is not suction pressure. Runtime depends on cleaning mode and pool conditions.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Beatbot Sora 70
- 420 minutes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Beatbot Sora 70
- No
Catalog note
It charges through an ultra-safe titanium plug at 65 W, not a wireless dock.
- Aiper Scuba S3
- 4 hours
- Beatbot Sora 70
- 4.5 hours
- Aiper Scuba S3
- Yes
- Beatbot Sora 70
- Yes
- Aiper Scuba S3
- No
- Beatbot Sora 70
- No
| Specification | Aiper Scuba S3 | Beatbot Sora 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Coverage | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Not recorded | YesCatalog noteBeatbot rates it for platforms and stairs in water as shallow as 8 inches, with a minimum platform area of 3.3 ft x 3.3 ft. | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| No | YesCatalog noteJetPulse twin-jet surface cleaning pulls floating debris into the intake. The Sora 70 is the only Sora model with this system. | |
YesManufacturer sourceThe cleaner supports waterline cleaning. Aiper Scuba S3 manufacturer product page →
Flow rate is not suction pressure. Runtime depends on cleaning mode and pool conditions. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | Yes | |
| Cleaning Performance | ||
| Dual active brushes | 4 roller brushes (dual-group system) | |
| 5 | 6 | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
4800 GPHManufacturer sourceThe advertised pump flow is 4,800 US gallons per hour. Aiper Scuba S3 manufacturer product page →
Flow rate is not suction pressure. Runtime depends on cleaning mode and pool conditions. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | 6800 GPH | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Not applicable / unspecified | 5 GHz Wi-Fi | |
| Features | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Not recorded | YesCatalog noteThe Beatbot app can steer the robot while it is on the water surface. The link drops once it submerges. | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Filtration | ||
| Yes | NoCatalog noteThe included basket is a single 150 µm layer. A 3 µm dual-layer basket is sold separately. | |
| 3.5 L | 6 L | |
| 3 µm | 150 µm | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Integrations | ||
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | Not recorded | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Navigation | ||
| No | No | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| WavePath 2.0 path planning with dToF sensing | SonicSense sensor fusion (18 sensors) | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| No | NoCatalog noteIt parks itself at the waterline and the owner lifts it out. Charging is a titanium plug on the unit, not a dock the robot returns to. | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Pool Compatibility | ||
| No | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| 1650 sq ft | 3229 sq ft | |
| Power | ||
| 10400mAh | 10000 mAh | |
240 minutesManufacturer sourceThe advertised runtime is up to 240 minutes. Aiper Scuba S3 manufacturer product page →
Flow rate is not suction pressure. Runtime depends on cleaning mode and pool conditions. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | 420 minutes | |
| Not applicable / unspecified | Not applicable / unspecified | |
| No | NoCatalog noteIt charges through an ultra-safe titanium plug at 65 W, not a wireless dock. | |
| 4 hours | 4.5 hours | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| No | No | |
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