Beatbot vs Hayward Pool Cleaner: The Cordless Upgrade

Last updated: 16 July 2026 · Reviewed by the Poolbot UK product team

Beatbot beats Hayward on convenience: Beatbot's fully cordless range cleans the same ground as Hayward's cleaners without a cable to manage, and without forcing a choice between a fast clean and a thorough one. The Hayward AquaVac 500 was a popular corded robotic cleaner with an 18-metre cable and a Dual-Mode system — a fast 90-minute floor-only clean, or a deeper 3-hour clean covering floor, walls and waterline — but it has since been discontinued. Beatbot's Sora P7 covers floor, walls, waterline and surface in a single cycle, cordless, with no mode to choose between and no cable trailing into the pool. For UK buyers looking for a direct cordless upgrade, the Sora P7 is the closest equivalent with none of the cable or mode trade-offs.

Beatbot Sora P7 vs Hayward AquaVac 500

	Beatbot Sora P7	Hayward AquaVac 500
Power	Cordless	Corded — 18m cable
Cleans	Floor, walls, waterline, water surface — every clean	Floor only (fast mode) or floor + wall + waterline (deep mode, 3hrs)
Waterline cleaning	Yes, every cycle	Yes, but only in the slower 3-hour mode
Suction power	6,800 GPH	Not published
Motors	8	Not published
Filter basket	6L	Standard cartridge filter
Warranty	3 years, full machine replacement	Model discontinued — replaced by Dolphin Carrera 40i
Max pool size	Up to 3,229 sq ft	Up to 12m x 6m
UK support	UK-authorised retailer (Poolbot)	Discontinued

Why buyers choose Beatbot over Hayward AquaVac

• No cable, no compromise. AquaVac's 90-minute mode skips walls and waterline entirely to save time. Beatbot's Sora P7 cleans floor, walls, waterline and the water surface in a single cordless pass — no trade-off needed.
• Still in production, fully supported. The AquaVac 500 has been discontinued by Hayward. Beatbot's range is current, in stock, and backed by UK-based support from Poolbot.
• Longer, clearer warranty. 3 years with full machine replacement on Sora P7 and the AquaSense range.

Which Beatbot should you choose? For full floor, wall, waterline and surface cleaning in every cycle, the Sora P7 is the closest match to what AquaVac's deep mode offered — without the cable or the time trade-off. Browse the full range.

FAQs

Is the Hayward AquaVac 500 still available?
The AquaVac 500 has been discontinued by Hayward; its replacement is the Dolphin Carrera 40i. Beatbot's cordless range remains a current, fully supported alternative.

Does Beatbot clean the waterline like the AquaVac's deep mode?
Yes — the Beatbot Sora P7 and AquaSense range clean floor, walls and waterline as standard, every cycle, without needing a separate slower mode.

Can I leave my Hayward or Beatbot pool robot in the pool all the time?
Hayward's corded AquaVac models can stay plugged in and submerged since they run on mains power via their cable, though removing any cleaner between uses is generally recommended to protect the motor and electronics. Beatbot is cordless, so it comes out to recharge after every clean by design.