Beatbot vs InverX: Suction, Coverage & Price Compared
Last updated: 29 July 2026 · Reviewed by the Poolbot UK product team
InverX (Fairland) sells a genuinely capable UK cordless range across several price points — Inver Warrior M45 (£965), Inver Air XA44 (£999), Inver Warrior M60 (£1,085), and Inver Warrior M80 (£1,275). InverX won Pool Product Of The Year at the UK Pool & Spa Awards, and its range cleans floor, walls, stairs and waterline with AI path planning. Sora 30 (£998) is the closest match to InverX's entry-to-mid range (M45/XA44/M60); Sora 70 (£1,428) is the closer match to the higher-spec M80.
Beatbot Sora 30 vs InverX M45XC / XA44 / M60XC
Per InverX's official manual, battery capacity varies by model: M45XC is 7,800 mAh, M60XC is 10,400 mAh. Sora 30 (10,000 mAh) has a bigger battery than the M45XC, but not the M60XC.
| Beatbot Sora 30 | Inver Warrior M45XC | Inver Air XA44 | Inver Warrior M60XC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £998 | £965 | £999 | £1,085 |
| Power | Cordless | Cordless | Cordless | Cordless |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline | Floor, walls, waterline, stairs | Floor, walls, waterline, stairs | Floor, walls, waterline, stairs |
| Suction power | 6,800 GPH | 5,200 gal/hr (official manual) | Not published | 5,200 gal/hr (official manual) |
| Filter basket | 5L | 0.84 gal (~3.2L) | Not published | 0.84 gal (~3.2L) |
| Brush system | Multi-roller brush system (4 rollers) | 1 roller brush (official manual) | Not published | 1 roller brush (official manual) |
| Battery capacity | 10,000 mAh | 7,800 mAh | Not published | 10,400 mAh |
| Runtime (floor/wall/waterline) | Up to 3 hours | Up to 2.5 hours | Not published | Up to 3.5 hours |
| Warranty | 2 years (UK) | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
| UK support | UK-authorised retailer (Poolbot) | UK-distributed via Ocea UK / UK retailers | ||
Be fair to InverX: per InverX's official manual, the range carries a 3-year warranty on parts and labor — longer than Sora 30's 2 years. The M60XC also has a slightly bigger battery than Sora 30 (10,400 vs 10,000 mAh), and all three cover stairs, which Sora 30 doesn't. Sora 30's edges, both confirmed against InverX's own published manual: higher suction (6,800 GPH vs up to 5,200 gal/hr), a bigger filter basket (5L vs 0.84 gal/~3.2L), a 4-roller brush system vs InverX's single roller brush, and a bigger battery than the M45XC specifically (28% larger) — though not against the M60XC.
Beatbot Sora 70 vs InverX M80
InverX's Inver Warrior M80 (£1,275) is the range's higher-spec model, closer in price to Sora 70 (£1,428) than to Sora 30.
| Beatbot Sora 70 | Inver Warrior M80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,428 | £1,275 |
| Power | Cordless | Cordless |
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline, water surface (JetPulse™) | Floor, walls, waterline, stairs |
| Suction power | 6,800 GPH | 5,700 gal/hr (official manual) |
| Filter basket | 6L | 0.84 gal (~3.2L) |
| Brush system | Multi-roller brush system (4 rollers) | 1 roller brush (official manual) |
| Battery capacity | 10,000 mAh | 14,000 mAh |
| Runtime (floor only / full mode) | Up to 3 hours | Up to 8 hours floor-only / 4.5 hours full mode |
| Warranty | 3 years, full machine replacement | 3 years (parts and labor) |
Be fair to InverX: the M80 genuinely beats Sora 70 on battery — 14,000 mAh vs 10,000 mAh, and a longer runtime in every mode. It's also £153 cheaper and covers stairs. Sora 70's edges, confirmed against InverX's own published manual: higher suction (6,800 GPH vs 5,700 gal/hr), a bigger filter basket (6L vs 0.84 gal/~3.2L), a 4-roller brush system vs the M80's single roller brush, and JetPulse™ water surface skimming, which the M80 doesn't offer. Both warranties are 3 years, so that's not a differentiator either way.
Why buyers choose Beatbot over InverX
- Higher suction, confirmed. Sora 30 and Sora 70 both publish 6,800 GPH suction — beating every InverX model's own published pump flow rate (5,200–5,700 gal/hr, per InverX's official manual).
- Bigger filter basket. Sora 30 (5L) and Sora 70 (6L) both hold more debris than InverX's filter basket, which is 0.84 gal (~3.2L) across all four InverX models.
- More brush rollers. Beatbot's Sora range uses a 4-roller brush system; InverX's official manual shows a single roller brush across its range.
- iF Design Award 2026 winner. Recognised design and engineering quality.
- UK-authorised retailer. Poolbot provides UK-based support and stock.
Want more? Beatbot's AquaSense range
If AI-guided navigation, larger filter capacity, and built-in water clarification matter more to you than price, Beatbot's AquaSense 2 Ultra (£2,740) adds 4K AI camera mapping, dual filtration (7.7L total), and ClearWater™ natural water clarification — a different tier of pool robot entirely, but worth knowing about if your budget allows.
FAQs
Is InverX a good pool robot?
Yes — InverX's range (M45, XA44, M60, M80) is a genuinely capable, UK-award-winning cordless pool cleaner lineup with AI navigation and full floor/wall/waterline/stairs coverage.
What's InverX's battery life vs Beatbot's Sora range?
InverX typically runs 6-9 hours per charge across its range; Sora 30 and Sora 70 both run up to 3 hours.
Which InverX model is closest to Sora 30?
The Inver Warrior M45 (£965), Inver Air XA44 (£999) and Inver Warrior M60 (£1,085) are all within £90 of Sora 30's £998 price.
Which InverX model is closest to Sora 70?
The Inver Warrior M80 (£1,275) is £153 below Sora 70's £1,428 — the closest InverX match on price.
Can I leave my InverX or Beatbot pool robot in the pool all the time?
No — like Beatbot, InverX is cordless and battery-powered, so it needs removing from the pool to recharge between cleans rather than being left in permanently.
How many brush rollers does InverX have?
Per InverX's official manual, the M-series (M45XC/M60XC/M80XC) uses a single roller brush. Beatbot's Sora range uses a 4-roller brush system.