Beatbot Sora 30 Robotic Pool Cleaner vs Dolphin Explorer E20 Robotic Pool Cleaner
On published specs the Sora 30 comes out ahead, 8.4 to 6.3. The Sora 30 wins on cleaning coverage, runtime, app & connectivity, filtration, pool size, ease of use; the Explorer E20 on no area. Today the Explorer E20 is $31 cheaper.
8.4
Beatbot Sora 30 Robotic Pool Cleaner
Best price $699 at Beatbot · value 7.8/10
6.3
Dolphin Explorer E20 Robotic Pool Cleaner
Best price $668 at Home Depot · value 6.0/10
Score by area
| Area | Sora 30 | Explorer E20 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning coverage | 8.5 | 6.5 |
| Navigation | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Runtime | 10.0 | 8.5 |
| App & connectivity | 9.0 | 2.0 |
| Filtration | 7.0 | 4.5 |
| Pool size | 10.0 | 7.0 |
| Warranty | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Ease of use | 9.0 | 6.5 |
| Overall spec score | 8.4 | 6.3 |
Specs side by side
| Spec | Sora 30 | Explorer E20 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Robotic | Robotic |
| Power | Cordless | Corded |
| Navigation | Systematic (gyro) · Optimized S-shaped paths + SonicSense ultrasonic obstacle avoidance | Systematic (gyro) · CleverClean |
| App / connectivity | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | None |
| Remote | No | No |
| Floor | Yes | Yes |
| Walls | Yes | Yes |
| Waterline | Yes | No |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Steps | Not stated | Not stated |
| Runtime | 300 min | — |
| Charge time | 4.5 h | — |
| Max pool size | 3,230 sq ft | 33 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground, Above-ground | In-ground, Above-ground |
| Filter | 150 micron basket | basket |
| Weight | 19.6 lb | 14.8 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Parks for retrieval | Yes | Not stated |
| Caddy included | Not stated | No |
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Cable | — | 50 ft |
Rows where the two differ are shaded.
Prices
| Cleaner | Store | Checked | Buy | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Explorer E20 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.3 | Home Depotstock not in static HTML (online "buyable": true); Home Depot part 99996148-XPB | $668 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Explorer E20 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.3 | INYO PoolsInyo part 99996148-XP | $668 | — | today | View deal |
| Beatbot Sora 30 Robotic Pool Cleaner BeatbotCordless | 8.4 | BeatbotBeatbot store is Shopify; price/compare_at from /products/<handle>.js | $699 | −30% $999 | today | View deal |
| Beatbot Sora 30 Robotic Pool Cleaner BeatbotCordless | 8.4 | AmazonASIN taken from a search result; Amazon page not loaded (bot-blocked) | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Explorer E20 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.3 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Explorer E20 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCordedOut of stock | 6.3 | Maytronics Dolphin (US)maytronics.com lists it as a Walmart store exclusive | $669 | — | today | View deal |