Beatbot vs Smorobot: Full Pool vs Floor-Focused Cleaning

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

Beatbot and Smorobot are both cordless, but they're built around different priorities: Smorobot for raw battery runtime and floor coverage, Beatbot for full-pool cleaning. Smorobot's Tank series (X11, X12, C1) runs for up to 3.5 hours on a 10,000mAh battery and covers up to 4,100 sq ft of floor space. Beatbot's AquaSense 2 Ultra matches that kind of cordless independence while also cleaning the walls, waterline and water surface, with AI-guided navigation Smorobot's floor-focused design doesn't include. For UK buyers with large pools who only need floor coverage, Smorobot's runtime is a genuine advantage; for anyone who also wants the walls, waterline and surface cleaned in the same cycle, Beatbot covers more ground.

Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra vs Smorobot Tank X11

	Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra	Smorobot Tank X11
Power	Cordless	Cordless
Cleans	Surface, waterline, floor, walls + water clarification	Floor coverage, scrubbing brush wheels
Waterline cleaning	Yes	Not a listed feature
Suction power	5,500 GPH	Not published (188W water pump)
Motors	11	Not published
Battery	13,400mAh, up to 10 hours surface cleaning	10,000mAh, 3.5 hour runtime
Coverage	Up to 3,444 sq ft	Up to 4,100 sq ft
Filtration	Dual filtration (4.0L + 3.7L)	188W water pump, manual emptying
Navigation / AI	HybridSense™, 27+ sensors, 4K AI camera, full 3D mapping	Standard navigation
Warranty	3 years, full machine replacement, includes battery	2 years
UK support	UK-authorised retailer (Poolbot)	Varies by retailer

Why buyers choose Beatbot over Smorobot

• Full pool coverage, not just floor. Smorobot's Tank series is built around floor coverage and battery life. Beatbot's AquaSense 2 Ultra adds walls, waterline and water surface in the same cordless package.
• 4K AI camera navigation. 27+ sensors and 3D pool mapping recognise obstacles and plan efficient paths — well beyond standard path-following navigation.
• Water clarification. ClearWater™ natural clarification runs alongside cleaning — not offered on Smorobot's range.

Which Beatbot should you choose? For full-pool cleaning with AI navigation to beat Smorobot's Tank series, the AquaSense 2 Ultra. For maximum battery runtime and self-cleaning filtration to match the Tank X11's coverage, the AquaSense X. Browse the full range.

FAQs

Does Smorobot clean walls and waterline?
Smorobot's Tank series specifications focus on floor coverage, battery capacity and suction power. If you need walls, waterline and water surface cleaning in one machine, Beatbot's AquaSense 2 Ultra covers all of these as standard, plus AI navigation.

How does battery life compare?
Smorobot's Tank X11 runs for up to 3.5 hours on a 10,000mAh battery. Beatbot's AquaSense 2 Ultra runs for up to 10 hours of surface cleaning on a 13,400mAh battery.

Can I leave my Smorobot or Beatbot pool robot in the pool all the time?
No — like Beatbot, Smorobot is cordless and battery-powered, so it needs removing from the pool to recharge between cleans rather than being left in permanently.