Sora 30 vs AquaSense 2 Ultra
Same brand, adjacent models in the range
Where the published data differs
Every line below is computed from the two manufacturers’ own figures. Attributes neither brand publishes are omitted.
- Sora 30 lists at $689, $1,610 below AquaSense 2 Ultra at $2,299.
- Pool type: Sora 30 — Above-ground and in-ground; AquaSense 2 Ultra — In-ground.
- Cleans: Sora 30 — Floor, shallow-water and platform, waterline, walls; AquaSense 2 Ultra — Water surface, floor, walls, waterline, water clarification.
- Remote control: published for AquaSense 2 Ultra, not for Sora 30.
- Navigation: Sora 30 — SonicSense obstacle avoidance with S-shaped floor paths; AquaSense 2 Ultra — HybridSense AI camera mapping.
- Retrieval: Sora 30 — Automatic surface parking with one-touch app retrieval; AquaSense 2 Ultra — Meets the user at the pool edge, no hook needed.
Full specification comparison
| Attribute | Sora 30 | AquaSense 2 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Pool type | Above-ground and in-ground | In-ground |
| Cleans | Floor, shallow-water and platform, waterline, walls | Water surface, floor, walls, waterline, water clarification |
| Cleaning coverage | 3,230 sq ft | Not published |
| Max pool length | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Battery runtime | 300 min | Not published |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Cable length | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Charge time | 4.5 hours | Not published |
| Cycle time | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Navigation | SonicSense obstacle avoidance with S-shaped floor paths | HybridSense AI camera mapping |
| Suction / flow rate | 6,800 GPH | Not published |
| Waterline cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Wall climbing | Yes | Yes |
| Brushes | Dual-group roller brush system (4 bottom roller brushes) | Not published |
| Filtration | 150 microns | Not published |
| Debris capacity | 5.2 L | Not published |
| Cleaning modes | Floor Mode, Wall Mode, Standard Mode, ECO Mode | Not published |
| Scheduling | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Remote control | No | Yes |
| Retrieval | Automatic surface parking with one-touch app retrieval | Meets the user at the pool edge, no hook needed |
| Solar powered | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Weight | 19.6 lbs | Not published |
| Warranty | 24 months | Not published |