The Beatbot AquaSense 2 is a cordless pool robot that cleans the floor, walls and waterline, and at its $799 sale price it is the one we would buy for most in-ground pools. It skips stairs and the water surface and is heavy to lift out, but a 3 year full replacement warranty takes much of the risk out of the purchase.
What the Beatbot AquaSense 2 is
The AquaSense 2 is a battery powered robotic pool cleaner from Beatbot. It has no power cord running to the deck, so there is nothing to tangle as it moves Beatbot ↗. It cleans three areas: the pool floor, the walls and the waterline, where the greasy ring forms Beatbot ↗. It does not clean the water surface Beatbot ↗.
Beatbot rates it for pool floors up to about 3,230 square feet and depths from 1.6 to 9.8 feet, and says it works in all pool shapes, including rectangular, round, kidney and freeform pools Beatbot ↗. It runs on a 10,000 mAh lithium ion battery, uses four motors and lists 5,500 gallons per hour of suction Beatbot ↗. When it finishes, it can park itself at the surface so you can grab it Beatbot ↗.
What it does well
Runtime is a strength. Beatbot rates it for up to 4 hours of continuous floor cleaning, and it recharges in about 4 hours on a vertical wireless charging dock, so there is no charging port to plug in and corrode Beatbot ↗. Waterline scrubbing is a two pass routine Beatbot ↗.
Navigation is planned rather than random. Beatbot uses ultrasonic mapping and 16 sensors, including two ultrasonic sensors Beatbot ↗. Bob Vila's reviewer, who used it for about three months in a debris heavy Florida pool under trees, said its patterned cleaning avoids the random wandering of cheaper robots Bob Vila review ↗.
That review is the best evidence we have of real world results. The reviewer ran it once or twice a week in floor, wall and waterline mode and said hand cleaning dropped from nearly every other day to almost none, with the robot coming out full of debris each time Bob Vila review ↗. They called setup quick and the app reliable, with detailed logs of how long it spent on each part of the pool Bob Vila review ↗. They rated it 4.5 out of 5 Bob Vila review ↗. Bob Vila's main buying guide also names it the best pick for AI navigation Bob Vila guide ↗.
The 2 liter filter basket catches debris down to 150 microns, which covers leaves, hair, sand and insects Beatbot ↗. The app connects over dual band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and lets you switch modes in or out of the water Beatbot ↗. Hands on testing on our side is in progress.
Where it falls short
It cannot reliably clean stairs. Beatbot says steps can be cleaned only if they are wide enough and the water over them is deep enough Beatbot ↗, and Bob Vila's reviewer said it cannot clean stairs, which could be a dealbreaker for pools with built in steps Bob Vila review ↗. It also does not reach the full height of wall tile, so you will still wipe the top now and then Bob Vila review ↗.
It is heavy. Beatbot lists it at 23.08 pounds Beatbot ↗, and you lift it out of the water to empty the basket and charge it. The app also cannot call the robot back in the middle of a cleaning cycle Beatbot ↗.
Pricing and plans
Beatbot lists the AquaSense 2 at $1,298, but its US store was selling it for $799 when we checked, a 38 percent discount Beatbot ↗. Treat $799 as a sale price that could change. Shipping is free, with orders shipping within 24 hours and delivery in 3 to 5 days Beatbot ↗.
The warranty is 3 years, full replacement rather than repair, with claims through Beatbot's online portal or service email Beatbot ↗. A Beatbot Care 3 year add on was listed as free, down from $299 Beatbot ↗. You get a 30 day money back guarantee on direct purchases, though not on dealer sales, and a 30 day price match if Beatbot's own site or Amazon store drops the price Beatbot ↗.
There is no subscription. The only extra Beatbot sells on the page is a dust and water proof cover for $49.99 Beatbot ↗. Beatbot did not list replacement filter or brush prices on the product page, so check those before you buy.
Who should (and shouldn't) use it
- Good fit: owners of typical in-ground pools who want the floor, walls and waterline cleaned without a cord.
- Good fit: pools under trees that collect debris every day.
- Skip it if: your pool has large built in steps you need cleaned.
- Skip it if: you want floating leaves skimmed off the surface too.
- Skip it if: lifting about 23 pounds out of the water is hard for you.
Alternatives worth a look
- Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra: adds water surface cleaning for around $2,299 Beatbot Ultra ↗.
- Aiper Seagull SE: a floor only budget robot for above ground and flat pools, around $150 Bob Vila guide ↗.
- Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus: a proven corded robot with no battery to wear out, around $799 to $829 Maytronics ↗.
Where it appears
Our pickThe Best Robot Pool CleanerWhat’s good
- Cordless and well priced on sale
- Strong independent reviews
- 3 year full replacement warranty
What to know
- No stairs or surface cleaning
- About 23 lb to lift out
Key features
- Cleans floor, walls and waterline
- Up to 4 hours of floor cleaning per charge
- Wireless charging dock, about 4 hour charge
- Ultrasonic mapping with 16 sensors
- 2 L basket, 150 micron filter
- App with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Questions people ask
How much does the Beatbot AquaSense 2 cost?
Its list price is $1,298, but Beatbot's US store was selling it for $799 when we checked Beatbot ↗.
Does the Beatbot AquaSense 2 clean stairs?
Not reliably. Beatbot says steps must be wide and deep enough, and Bob Vila's reviewer said it cannot clean stairs Beatbot ↗ Bob Vila review ↗.
How long does the AquaSense 2 battery last?
Beatbot rates it for up to 4 hours of continuous floor cleaning, with about 4 hours to recharge on its wireless dock Beatbot ↗.
Is the Beatbot AquaSense 2 worth it?
At the $799 sale price, yes for most in-ground pools. Bob Vila rated it 4.5 out of 5 after three months, and it carries a 3 year full replacement warranty Beatbot ↗ Bob Vila review ↗.
Where this comes from
Checked Oct 9, 2026. Vendor pages describe their own products; independent sources add outside views. Hands on testing is in progress.
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