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The AquaSense 2 Ultra is Beatbot's flagship cordless pool robot and the category's premium benchmark: a 5-in-1 machine that vacuums the floor, scrubs walls and waterline, skims the surface for up to 10 hours, and releases a water-clarifying agent. HybridSense mapping with 27 sensors covers pools up to 3,444 sq ft per cycle. Launched in 2025 at a $3,150 regular price, it sold direct for $2,299 as of September 2026 with a 3-year replacement warranty.
- The only flagship pool robot cleaning surface, floor, walls, waterline and clarifying water in one machine, with automatic surface parking for retrieval [source]
- Beatbot raised roughly RMB 1B (~$140M) in 2025 led by Meituan's DragonBall Capital to take premium pool robots global [source]
- The Gadgeteer's review called it 'robotic pool cleaning at its best' [source]
Specifications
| Specification | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage per cycle | 320 (3,444 sq ft) m² | verified | beatbot.com (2026-09-01) |
| Cleaning modes | 5-in-1: surface, floor, walls, waterline, water clarification | verified | beatbot.com (2026-09-01) |
| Runtime | up to 10 (surface) / 5 (floor) / 4.5 (walls + waterline) h | verified | beatbot.com (2026-09-01) |
| Battery | 13400 mAh | verified | beatbot.com (2026-09-01) |
| Full charge time | 270 min | verified | beatbot.com (2026-09-01) |
| Navigation | HybridSense AI mapping with 27 sensors incl. AI camera, dual ToF, infrared and ultrasonic; CleverNav | verified | beatbot.com (2026-09-01) |
| Filtration | Dual-basket, two-layer 150μm + 250μm filters (4.0 L + 3.7 L) | verified | beatbot.com (2026-09-01) |
| Operating depth | 1.31-9.84 ft | verified | beatbot.com (2026-09-01) |
| Warranty | 3-year full-replacement | verified | beatbot.com (2026-09-01) |
Every spec is cited to its source with a retrieval date. verified = manufacturer-published · reported = reputable press/analyst. Verify with the manufacturer before purchase decisions.
Change timeline
- funding Beatbot raises ~RMB 1B led by DragonBall Capital (Meituan) with Hillhouse, Shunwei and Anker participating [source]
- milestone US flagship widely reviewed; The Gadgeteer rates it 'robotic pool cleaning at its best' [source]
Our take
This is the pool robot for people who want to never think about their pool — surface skimming plus automatic parking at the waterline genuinely eliminate the two chores cheaper robots leave behind. It is heavy (~26 lb dry) to lift when you do retrieve it, and at $2,300+ it costs three times a competent floor-and-wall cleaner like Beatbot's own AquaSense 2. Pay the premium only if surface debris (trees overhead) is your main problem.
Best suited for
- Pools under trees where surface skimming matters most
- Large residential pools up to 3,444 sq ft
- Saltwater pools (rated under 5,000 PPM)
AquaSense 2 Ultra: common questions
How much does the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra cost?
Regular price is $3,150 at beatbot.com, but it sold direct for $2,299 on 2026-09-01. Street pricing has fluctuated between roughly $2,300 and $3,550 since launch.
Is the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra worth it?
If surface debris is your biggest chore — pools under trees — yes: up to 10 hours of skimming plus 5-in-1 cleaning is unmatched. If you only need floors and walls cleaned, Beatbot's standard AquaSense 2 at around a third of the price is the smarter buy.
Does the AquaSense 2 Ultra work in saltwater pools?
Yes, in saltwater pools under 5,000 PPM, and at depths from 1.31 to 9.84 feet.
How long does the AquaSense 2 Ultra run per charge?
Up to 10 hours skimming the surface, about 5 hours on floors, and 4.5 hours on walls plus waterline, from a 13,400 mAh battery that recharges in 4.5 hours.
Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra vs Dolphin (Maytronics)?
Dolphin's corded flagships offer proven multi-year durability and no battery to charge, but they can't skim the surface or self-park cordlessly. The Beatbot wins on autonomy and coverage; Dolphin wins on simplicity and long-term track record.
Sources
- Beatbot — beatbot.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- KrASIA — kr-asia.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- The Gadgeteer — the-gadgeteer.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- EqualOcean — equalocean.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
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