The Mova Rover X10 weighs in at 34.8 pounds, while the Mammotion Spino E1 weighs just 20.5 pounds. The difference is even more striking when compared to the Aiper Scuba V3, which, at around 18.1 pounds, weighs about 11 pounds or less. This difference is clearly noticeable when lifting the robot over the side of an above-ground pool, as the weight of the remaining water is temporarily added until it has drained out through the SmartDrain openings.
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The surface features a dark blue IMR coating, which is applied via injection molding and, according to the manufacturer, protects against UV radiation and mechanical abrasion. It looks high-quality, but shows every water droplet and fingerprint. The handle on the top is deep enough to fit the whole hand. Given the weight, this is no minor detail.
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The front is striking. Behind a viewing window sits the HybridSense module with a camera and two LEDs for additional lighting. Above it, two small side brushes rotate, designed to guide floating debris towards the suction inlet. On the underside, wide rubber tracks work in conjunction with two light-grey roller brushes. The tracks have a coarse tread and provide reliable grip on smooth pool liners.
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The build quality is excellent. The gaps are even, and the large flap closes securely. Nothing rattles during operation, either. The robot is IP68-rated and designed for underwater operation. The charging dock, on the other hand, is only IPX4-rated and should be kept in a covered, dry place. The app explicitly points this out during charging.
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According to the manufacturer, the device uses a quad-core CPU, 11 motors and sensors comprising an AI camera, two TOF and two infrared sensors, and four ultrasonic sensors. The official battery life figures range from 10 to 11 hours on the surface and five to six hours on the seabed.
The battery has a capacity of 13,400 mAh and charges wirelessly via the vertical charging cradle. Beatbot states that a full charge takes 4.5 hours. The circulation rate is up to 5,500 US GPH. The Spino E1 manages around 5,800 GPH, while the Rover X10 manages up to 10,000 GPH. The Beatbot’s advantage lies not in its pump flow rate, but in its navigation.