Beatbot Sora 30 Robotic Pool Cleaner vs Dolphin Proteus DX3 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 Proteus DX3 on no area. Today the Proteus DX3 is $30 cheaper.
8.4
Beatbot Sora 30 Robotic Pool Cleaner
Best price $699 at Beatbot · value 7.8/10
6.3
Dolphin Proteus DX3 Robotic Pool Cleaner
Best price $669 at Leslie's · value 5.9/10
Score by area
| Area | Sora 30 | Proteus DX3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Proteus DX3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | Not stated |
Rows where the two differ are shaded.
Prices
| Cleaner | Store | Checked | Buy | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Proteus DX3 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.3 | Leslie'sLeslie's SKU 99996114-LSB | $669 | — | today | View deal |
| Dolphin Proteus DX3 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.3 | In The SwimSKU 99996114-LSB | $669 | — | 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 Proteus DX3 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCorded | 6.3 | Amazon | live | — | at click | Check price |
| Dolphin Proteus DX3 Robotic Pool Cleaner Maytronics DolphinCordedOut of stock | 6.3 | Maytronics Dolphin (US)out of stock; page links to Amazon | $629 | — | today | View deal |