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Beatbot Sora 30 vs. Dolphin E40i compared
Robotic Pool Cleaner
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
8383Gut
8282Gut
Value for money
84Excellent
74Fair
Best price
€736.00€799.00−8 %
€1,099.00
Price advantage
€363.00 cheaper
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Offers
2 shops
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 10 of 45
Rank 14 of 45
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Beatbot Sora 30Overall rating 83Dolphin E40iOverall rating 82
Beatbot Sora 30Dolphin E40i
Cleaning results86/10076/100
Navigation & reliability75/10074/100
Runtime & endurance93/10076/100
Handling & maintenance85/10068/100
App & build quality77/10076/100
Cleaning results
86
76
Navigation & reliability
75
74
Runtime & endurance
93
76
Handling & maintenance
85
68
App & build quality
77
76
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
Sora 30
E40i
Cleaning coverageAreas the robot cleans according to the manufacturer – only with walls and waterline is no dirt ring left; top models also skim leaves from the surface, pure skimmers clean only the surface
FloorWallsWaterline
FloorWallsWaterline
Max. pool areaLargest pool area according to the manufacturer in m² – some manufacturers state only the pool length instead
300 m² (3,229 sq ft)
Power supplyBattery or floating cable according to the manufacturer – battery robots don’t get tangled, corded robots run without a break
Battery (cordless)
Cable
Suitable forPool types the manufacturer approves the robot for
Above-ground poolIn-ground pool
In-ground pool
NavigationHow the robot moves according to the manufacturer – systematic navigation and mapping cover the pool faster and more completely
Systematic (gyroscope)
Systematic (gyroscope)
Battery lifeRuntime per charge in the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
270 min
Cleaning
ChassisHow the robot moves according to the manufacturer – tracks climb walls and steps and roll over liner folds, wheels and rollers get stuck on edges more easily; propellers drive floating skimmers
Tracks (rubber)
Brush typeType of main brushes according to the manufacturer – PVC, nylon and plastic brushes count as bristles, PVA is the absorbent foam roller that also grips smooth tiles; a "combined brush" usually means bristles plus PVA
Rubber roller
Saltwater compatibleThe manufacturer explicitly approves the robot for saltwater pools – if not stated, the field stays empty
Yes
Flow rateVolume of water the pump draws through the filter per hour according to the manufacturer, in m³/h – a higher flow rate also picks up heavy debris
25.7 m³/h
15 m³/h
Cleaning programsCleaning programmes according to the manufacturer – "Smart", "Auto" or "Standard" is the full clean of floor and walls, "Quick" or "Turbo" the quick programme, "Enhanced" or "Ultra" the intensive programme; a quick programme is enough for the daily round
Floor onlyFloor and wallsEco
Suitable pool surfacesPool surfaces the manufacturer approves the robot for – "pebble" and pebble plaster count as concrete, "vinyl" and "liner" as liner, fibreglass and GRP as polyester
ConcreteTilesVinyl linerPolyester
Program durationDuration of the standard program according to the manufacturer in minutes
270 min
120 min
Filter & maintenance
Filter typeType of debris container according to the manufacturer
Filter basket
Filter basket
Filter capacityFilter capacity according to the manufacturer in liters
5.2 l (1.4 gal)
Full filter indicatorSignals a full filter on the robot or in the app, according to the manufacturer
No
Filter finenessFineness of the finest included filter according to the manufacturer in microns – the smaller the number, the finer the filter, but it clogs faster
150 µm
50 µm
Battery & cable
Charging timeCharging time from empty to full according to the manufacturer in minutes
270 min
ChargingHow the battery is charged according to the manufacturer – with a plug on the device the socket must be dry; a dock sometimes also rinses the filter but then needs a water connection
Charging cable on the device
Cable lengthLength of the floating cable according to the manufacturer in m – it must reach from the power adapter to the farthest corner
17 m (56 ft)
Anti-twist systemA swivel in the cable prevents the floating cable from twisting, according to the manufacturer
Yes
Controls
Obstacle detectionHow the robot detects walls, steps and obstacles according to the manufacturer – with ultrasound, laser or camera before it bumps into them; "ultrasonic radar" and "sonar" are ultrasound, 3D ToF and point laser are laser/ToF
Ultrasonic
Remote controlA remote control is included, according to the manufacturer
No
No
ScheduleCleaning can be repeated on a schedule, according to the manufacturer
No
Yes
App controlCan be controlled via app, not just by remote, according to the manufacturer
Yes
Yes
RetrievalHow the robot is ready for removal after cleaning according to the manufacturer – without a retrieval aid it stays on the bottom and has to be fished out with a hook
Surfaces and floatsParks at the pool edgeRecall via app
Dimensions & weight
WeightWeight of the robot according to the manufacturer in kg, without water and without the cart – matters when lifting it out
8.9 kg (20 lb)
7.9 kg (17 lb)
Water depth up toMaximum water depth the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
3.5 m (11 ft)
Pool length up toMaximum pool length the manufacturer approves the robot for, in m
12 m (39 ft)
Transport cart includedA cart for storing and moving the robot is included, according to the manufacturer
No
Yes
DimensionsExternal dimensions according to the manufacturer in cm (W × D × H)
43,4 × 38,6 × 26,7 cm (L × B × H)
40.23 × 44.38 × 29.02 cm (16 × 17 × 11 in)
General
Warranty
2 years
3 years
Price segment
Mid-range
Premium
Model year
2026
In the box
Poolroboter, 65-W-Ladegerät mit Netzadapter, Bergungshaken, Filterkorb 5 l (150 µm), Kurzanleitung, Bedienungsanleitung
Poolroboter, Netzteil mit WLAN, Anschlusskabel, mehrschichtiger Filtereinsatz, Anleitung, Transportwagen laut Herstellerunterlagen (nicht in jedem Angebot)
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Der Beatbot Sora 30 ist ein kabelloser Raupenroboter, der Boden und Wände gründlich von Laub und Sand befreit und im Standardmodus rund 4,5 h durchhält. Für einfach geformte Becken bis etwa 10 m Länge ist er eine solide Wahl. Der Haken: Ohne Karte lässt er Ecken, Stufen und Plattformen teils aus, und feinen Staub hält der mitgelieferte 150-µm-Korb nicht zurück.
Pros
- Saugt Laub, Sand, Kiesel und Eicheln zuverlässig ein
- Rund 4,5 h Laufzeit im Standardmodus mit Wänden und Wasserlinie
- 5-l-Korb muss auch nach über 4 h nicht geleert werden
- Steigt nach dem Lauf auf, parkt am Rand und lässt Wasser ab
- Klettert sicher an Wänden, auch bei faltiger alter Folie
- Flachwasserreinigung schon ab 20 cm Wassertiefe
Cons
- Ecken und Übergang Boden–Wand bleiben ohne Karte oft ungereinigt
- Breite Stufen und Sonnenplattformen reinigt er nicht systematisch
- 150-µm-Korb lässt Feinstaub durch, 3-µm-Korb nur als Zubehör
- Kein Wochenplan in der App, Einrichtung nur im 2,4-GHz-WLAN
- Wasserlinie nur in kurzen Rucken statt entlang gefahren
Der Dolphin E40i ist ein Kabelroboter für Einbaubecken bis 12 m, der Boden, Wände und Wasserlinie gründlich und in geplanten Bahnen reinigt. Sein Mehrwert ist der Wochenplan per App, der aber stabiles WLAN am Becken voraussetzt. Treppen bleiben Handarbeit, eine Filteranzeige fehlt, und vollgesogen wird das Gerät beim Herausheben schwer. Ohne App-Nutzung reicht dir ein Modell darunter.
Pros
- Reinigt Boden, Wände und Wasserlinie gründlich in einem Lauf
- Startet per App-Wochenplan selbstständig zu festen Zeiten
- Systematische Bahnen mit Gyroskop decken die Fläche gleichmäßig ab
- Filterkorb lässt sich von oben entnehmen, ohne das Gerät zu drehen
- Drehgelenk am 17 bis 18 m langen Kabel verhindert Verdrillen
- Start auch ohne Smartphone direkt am Netzteil möglich
Cons
- Treppen und Stufen reinigt er nicht
- App-Einrichtung und Verbindungsaufbau brauchen Geduld, WLAN am Becken nötig
- Keine Anzeige für den vollen Filter
- Vollgesogen beim Herausheben schwer, bei 7,5 bis 7,9 kg Leergewicht
- Festsitzender Algenbelag an Folienwänden bleibt teils haften
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