Sora 30 vs Sora 70
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, $410 below Sora 70 at $1,099.
- Cleaning coverage: Sora 30 3,230 sq ft versus Sora 70 3,229 sq ft (0% more). Published data favours Sora 30.
- Cleans: Sora 30 — Floor, shallow-water and platform, waterline, walls; Sora 70 — Water surface, floor, waterline, walls.
- Warranty: Sora 70 36 months versus Sora 30 24 months (50% more). Published data favours Sora 70.
- Weight: Sora 70 22.9 lbs versus Sora 30 19.6 lbs (17% more). Published data favours Sora 30.
- Debris capacity: Sora 70 6 L versus Sora 30 5.2 L (15% more). Published data favours Sora 70.
- Remote control: published for Sora 70, not for Sora 30.
- Navigation: Sora 30 — SonicSense obstacle avoidance with S-shaped floor paths; Sora 70 — SonicSense obstacle avoidance with S-shaped paths.
Full specification comparison
| Attribute | Sora 30 | Sora 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Pool type | Above-ground and in-ground | Above-ground and in-ground |
| Cleans | Floor, shallow-water and platform, waterline, walls | Water surface, floor, waterline, walls |
| Cleaning coverage | 3,230 sq ft | 3,229 sq ft |
| Max pool length | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Battery runtime | 300 min | 300 min |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Cable length | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Charge time | 4.5 hours | 4.5 hours |
| Cycle time | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Navigation | SonicSense obstacle avoidance with S-shaped floor paths | SonicSense obstacle avoidance with S-shaped paths |
| Suction / flow rate | 6,800 GPH | 6,800 GPH |
| Waterline cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Wall climbing | Yes | Yes |
| Brushes | Dual-group roller brush system (4 bottom roller brushes) | Dual-group roller brush system (4 bottom roller brushes) |
| Filtration | 150 microns | 150 microns |
| Debris capacity | 5.2 L | 6 L |
| Cleaning modes | Floor Mode, Wall Mode, Standard Mode, ECO Mode | Water Surface Mode, Floor Mode, Wall Mode, Pro Mode, Standard Mode, Eco Mode |
| 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 | Automatic surface parking with one-touch app retrieval |
| Solar powered | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Weight | 19.6 lbs | 22.9 lbs |
| Warranty | 24 months | 36 months |