Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro Review

The idea of a cordless pool robot sounds amazing. No cords to deal with, sleek wireless charging, AI mapping—the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro has all the buzzwords and marketing that make you want to hit "buy now." At around $2,000, it promises to be the future of pool cleaning.

But here's the thing: after testing this robot for a few weeks, I can tell you that cordless pool cleaning still isn't ready for prime time. And at over two grand? It definitely isn't worth the hassle.

Hey there, I'm Justin, your resident pool aficionado, and today we're talking about the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro. Having previously tested their original AquaSense Pro, I was hoping they'd figured out a lot of the limitations of the original: Poor filtration, weak suction, and constant recharging.

After testing over 30 robotic pool cleaners in search of the best robotic pool cleaners for 2025, I've seen overpriced disappointments before—but this one takes it to another level.

But it seems the new Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro didn't improve on a lot of my frustrations with the original.

What is the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro?

The AquaSense 2 Pro is Beatbot's $2,099 attempt at making cordless pool cleaning mainstream. It's got AI mapping, wireless charging, app control, and promises to clean your floors, walls, waterline, and surface all in one go.

Sounds pretty sweet, right? On paper, absolutely. In your actual pool? That's where things get complicated.

The Cordless Problem: It's Still a Daily Chore

Here's what nobody tells you about cordless pool robots: they turn pool cleaning into a daily job instead of making it easier.

Your daily routine with the AquaSense 2 Pro:

• Go outside and fish a 25-pound robot out of your pool

• Clean out the filter (which fills up fast)

• Lug it over to the charging dock

• Wait around 4-5 hours for it to charge

• Go back outside and drop it in again

• Hope it actually finishes before the battery dies

  

Your routine with a corded robot:

• Set the weekly timer once
• Empty the filter once a week
• That's it

I'm not kidding—you're interacting with this thing 14 times a week versus maybe once with a good corded robot. That's not convenience, that's a part-time job.

Performance: Looks Cool, Cleans Slow

The AquaSense 2 Pro moves around the pool like it's thinking really hard about what to do next. And honestly, that's part of the problem—it's slow.

I watched it cruise past leaves multiple times before finally picking them up. Sometimes it would just... give up and move to another area. Not exactly what you want from a two-thousand-dollar cleaning machine.

And here's the kicker: as the battery drains or the filter fills up, it seemed as if the cleaner was getting weaker. It starts strong enough, but by the end of a cycle, it's barely picking up anything. It's like watching your phone die in slow motion, except your phone doesn't cost two grand and isn't supposed to clean your pool.

Compare that to a corded robot that maintains the same power from start to finish, every single time. No guessing, no babysitting, just consistent cleaning.

The AI Mapping: Cool to Watch, Meh Results

The mapping feature is genuinely impressive to watch. The robot creates these neat little patterns and seems to know where it's going. It's definitely smarter than the random bump-and-go robots from a few years back.

But here's the thing about smart navigation: it doesn't matter if it's not thorough. I watched this thing map out perfect patterns while leaving debris in corners and missing obvious spots around steps. It's like having a really organized housekeeper who somehow never actually cleans the corners.

The AI seems more focused on looking efficient than actually being effective. Cool tech, mediocre results.

Filtration: Basic Mesh at Premium Prices

This might be the most frustrating part. For over two grand, you'd expect amazing filtration, right? Instead, you get what basically amounts to two layers of mesh fabric.

I'm not exaggerating—it's just mesh screens stacked together. No pleats, no advanced materials, just basic mesh that clogs up fast and lets fine debris slip right through. I actually watched dirt fall back into the pool when I lifted the robot out. That's... not great.

Compare that to something like the Dolphin Premier's NanoFilters, which are rigid, pleated, and catch everything from sand to pollen. Or the Quantum's MaxBin that holds way more debris. You're paying more for worse filtration.

And when that mesh clogs up (which happens often), the already-weak suction gets even worse. It's like trying to vacuum through a wet towel.

The App: Fancy When It Doesn't Matter

The app looks pretty slick when you first set it up. You can see battery levels, select cleaning modes, even view the mapping data. It feels very high-tech.

But once the robot goes underwater? Good luck. The connection cuts out completely. Can't steer it to problem areas, can't check on progress, can't even tell it to come back up. You're basically flying blind until it surfaces again.

Meanwhile, the top corded robots let you control them in real-time, check coverage maps, and actually use the smart features when you need them. The AquaSense 2 Pro's app feels more like a marketing demo than a useful tool.

Battery Life: Better Than Some, Still Not Enough

Credit where it's due—the AquaSense 2 Pro has decent battery life for a cordless robot. About 3-4 hours depending on what cleaning mode you use.

But here's the problem: it takes almost as long to charge as it does to clean. So you're always waiting. Miss a day of charging? Your pool doesn't get cleaned. Battery dies mid-cycle? Time to get the pool pole and fish it out from the bottom.

With a corded robot, you literally never think about power. It just works, every time, at full strength, for as long as needed.

Value Comparison

At $2,099, the AquaSense 2 Pro costs more than the top pool robots of the year:

• AquaSense 2 Pro: Around $2,000

• Dolphin Premier: Around ~$1,500 (set it and forget it)

• Dolphin Sigma: Around ~$1,500 (smart features that actually work)

• Dolphin Quantum: Around ~$1,200 (better filtration, more capacity)

  

You could literally buy a Dolphin Premier AND a solar surface skimmer and still save money. You'd end up with a cleaner pool that's easier to maintain AND more money in your pocket.

What Should You Buy Instead?

Honestly? Pretty much any good corded robot will serve you better:

Dolphin Premier

This thing is a workhorse. Multi-media filtration means you can swap between different filter types depending on what your pool needs. The weekly timer means it runs every day without you thinking about it. And it has the power to actually get the job done.

Dolphin Sigma

Want smart features that actually work? The Sigma's app works while it's cleaning, not just when it's sitting on the deck. Plus triple motors and gyroscopic navigation that makes the AquaSense 2 Pro look sluggish.

Dolphin Quantum

Best bang for your buck. Great filtration, reliable performance, and costs way less than the Beatbot. Sometimes simple and effective beats fancy and frustrating.

All of these clean better, require less maintenance, and cost less money. It's not even close.

Why Cordless Still Doesn't Work

Here's the honest truth: cordless pool robots are solving a problem that doesn't really exist while creating problems that definitely do.

Problems cordless "fixes":

• Cord management (takes 30 seconds to set up once)
• Control box placement (find a spot, plug it in, done)

Problems cordless creates:

• Daily charging routine

• Weaker cleaning performance

• Battery degradation over time

• Weather sensitivity

• More expensive for worse results

  

The pool industry keeps pushing cordless because it sounds innovative and lets them charge more money. But for actual pool owners? Corded still wins in every way that matters.

My Final Verdict

So what's my final verdict on the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro?

It's Pool Nerd Disapproved.

Look, the AquaSense 2 Pro isn't terrible. It's well-built, has some genuinely cool tech, and works better than budget cordless alternatives. But at nearly two grand, "not terrible" isn't good enough.

Why I didn't like it:

• Constant recharging is a daily pain

• Visibly weaker performance than cheaper corded robots

• Basic filtration despite premium pricing

• App that barely works when you need it

• Daily maintenance vs. weekly for corded alternatives

  

What it does well:

• Solid build quality

• AI mapping looks impressive

• Better than budget cordless robots

  

But here's the thing: "better than budget cordless" isn't the competition at this price point. The competition is proven corded robots that cost less, clean better, and actually save you time.

I really wanted to like the AquaSense 2 Pro. The tech is cool, the idea is appealing, and Beatbot clearly put effort into improving compared to their first generation. But wanting something to work and it actually working are different things.

Until cordless technology can match the power, convenience, and value of corded robots, it's just an expensive experiment. And at over $2,000, you deserve better than an experiment.

Save your money, get a proven corded robot, and spend the difference on something fun. Your pool will be cleaner, and you'll have way more free time to actually enjoy it.

As always, if you wanna keep nerding out over your pool, head on over to my deals page at ThePoolNerd.com/deals where I post the best deals on robotic pool cleaners and other top technology for your pool.

Your resident pool aficionado.

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