The Beatbot Sora range sits at the affordable end of Beatbot's cordless line-up — but "affordable" doesn't mean cut-down. The Sora P3 and Sora P7 carry the same suction power and motor count as robots costing considerably more, backed by a UK warranty most competitors won't put a number on. Here's how they actually compare, using Poolbot's own verified specifications and published competitor data.
Meet the Sora range: P3 vs P7
Poolbot is a UK-authorised Beatbot retailer for the Sora P3 and Sora P7, the entry point into Beatbot's cordless range. Both share the same core engineering — the difference is coverage:
| Spec | Sora P3 | Sora P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline | Floor, walls, waterline, water surface |
| Suction power | 6,800 GPH | 6,800 GPH |
| Motors | 8 | 8 |
| Battery | 10,000 mAh | 10,000 mAh |
| Runtime | Up to 5 hrs (floor) | Up to 5 hrs floor / 7 hrs surface |
| Filter basket | 5L | 6L |
| Max pool size | 3,200 sq ft | 3,229 sq ft |
| Warranty | 2 years, full machine replacement | 3 years, full machine replacement |
| Price | £998 | £1,428 |
In short: if you want surface skimming and don't mind paying for the extra year of warranty, the P7 is the better long-term buy. If your pool doesn't collect much floating debris, the P3 delivers identical floor, wall and waterline cleaning for £430 less.
How much do pool cleaning robots cost?
UK pricing for robotic pool cleaners spans roughly £700 at the budget end to £4,000+ for flagship AI-driven models. What separates the tiers usually isn't suction or motor count — it's navigation sophistication, surface skimming, and how much the manufacturer is willing to publish about performance. The Sora P3 and P7 sit in the £1,000–£1,500 bracket, but carry suction and motor specs that many competitors in the same bracket — and some considerably above it — don't publish at all.
Which robot vacuum has the strongest suction?
Suction power is one of the few genuinely comparable specs across brands, and it's also the one competitors are most reluctant to publish. Here's what's actually on record:
- Beatbot Sora P3 / P7: 6,800 GPH — published, verified.
- Wybot C2: up to 3,592 GPH — published, roughly half the Sora's rating.
- Dolphin E30, Hayward AquaVac 500, Zodiac Vortex, Polaris 9550 Sport: suction power not published by the manufacturer.
When a spec isn't published, it's reasonable to assume it isn't a strength the manufacturer wants to lead with. The Sora range is unusual in this price bracket for putting a verified number on it.
Battery, runtime and basket size compared
Cordless competitors in the Sora's class show a similar pattern — comparable battery capacity doesn't always mean comparable runtime or basket size:
| Model | Battery | Runtime | Filter basket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sora P7 | 10,000 mAh | Up to 7 hrs (surface) | 6L |
| Wybot C2 | Not published | Up to 180 min (Eco mode) | 3L (dual-layer, 180μm + 10μm) |
| Smorobot Tank X11 | 10,000 mAh | Up to 3.5 hrs | 188W pump, manual emptying |
Notably, the Smorobot Tank X11 uses the same 10,000 mAh battery capacity as the Sora P7 but delivers roughly half the runtime — a reminder that battery size alone doesn't determine how long a robot actually cleans for. The Sora's 6L basket is also double the Wybot C2's 3L capacity, which matters most during autumn leaf-fall when you don't want to be emptying it mid-cycle.
Which pool robot has the longest warranty?
This is the area with the widest gap between Beatbot and the rest of the market:
- Sora P7: 3 years, full machine replacement (not just parts)
- Sora P3: 2 years, full machine replacement
- Polaris 9550 Sport: 2-year limited warranty
- Dolphin E30/S300, Zodiac Vortex: warranty terms vary by retailer — no single published figure
- Wybot C2: not consistently published
- Hayward AquaVac 500: model discontinued (replaced by Dolphin Carrera 40i)
A full-replacement warranty — rather than a parts-only or repair-first warranty — is a meaningful difference in practice: if something fails within the covered period, you get a new unit rather than a repair queue. Full terms are on our Warranty Policy page, and how replacement actually works is explained on our Replacement Policy page.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sora Range
What's the difference between the Sora P3 and Sora P7?
They share identical suction (6,800 GPH), motor count (8) and battery (10,000 mAh). The P7 adds water surface skimming, a slightly larger 6L basket, and an extra year of warranty (3 years vs 2). The P3 covers floor, walls and waterline only.
Is the Sora P3 or P7 better value?
If floating leaves and pollen are a regular problem in your pool, the P7's surface skimming and third warranty year justify the £430 difference. If your pool is sheltered or you're mainly concerned with floor and wall debris, the P3 delivers the same core cleaning performance for less.
What warranty comes with the Sora range?
2 years on the Sora P3 and 3 years on the Sora P7, covering the drive box, battery, PCB, motors, sensors and plastics as a full machine replacement — not just parts. Consumables (filter basket, roller brush) carry a separate 3-month warranty. Full terms are on our Warranty Policy page.
How big a pool can the Sora P7 clean?
Up to 3,229 sq ft (roughly 300 m²) on a single charge, covering floor, walls, waterline and surface in one cycle.
Can I leave my Sora robot in the pool all the time?
No — as with every cordless robot, it's designed to auto-park at the surface for retrieval after each clean rather than being left submerged permanently. We cover this in more detail in our guide to whether robotic pool cleaners are worth it.
Where can I buy the Beatbot Sora P3 or P7 in the UK?
Poolbot is a UK-authorised Beatbot retailer for both models, with full UK support, warranty backing and stock held in the UK. Browse the Sora P3 or Sora P7, or see the full model comparison against the rest of the Beatbot range.
Bottom line
The Sora P3 and P7 prove that "affordable" and "high-end" aren't mutually exclusive in this category — both carry suction and motor specs that plenty of pricier, less transparent competitors won't put a number on, backed by a warranty most of the market won't match. Browse the full Beatbot range at Poolbot, or get in touch if you're not sure which model fits your pool.
