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Beatbot AquaSense 2 vs iSkim Ultra: Which Beatbot Do You Need?
These two Beatbots are not rivals — they do different jobs. The AquaSense 2 is a robot vacuum for the floor and walls; the iSkim Ultra is a surface skimmer. Both are Brad-Tested.
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| Beatbot AquaSense 2 | Beatbot iSkim Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Robotic pool vacuum | Robotic pool skimmer (surface) |
| Cleans | Floor, walls & waterline | Surface debris only (not floor or walls) |
| Power | Cordless — rechargeable | Cordless — solar-assisted |
| Best for | Cleaning the floor and walls | Clearing floating surface debris |
Beatbot AquaSense 2
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Beatbot iSkim Ultra
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This is the question a lot of Beatbot shoppers ask, and the answer is simple: they do different jobs.
The Beatbot AquaSense 2 is a robot vacuum — it cleans the floor, walls, and waterline. The Beatbot iSkim Ultra is a surface skimmer — it clears floating leaves and pollen but does not touch the floor or walls.
If you only care about the surface, get the skimmer. If you want the floor and walls cleaned, get the vacuum. If you want the whole pool handled, run both. See the full Pool Vacuums roundup for everything else.
Frequently asked questions
Can the iSkim Ultra do what the AquaSense 2 does?
No. The iSkim Ultra skims the surface only. To clean the floor and walls you need the AquaSense 2 or another vacuum.
Do I need both?
Not necessarily — but they solve different problems. If you battle both floating debris and dirty floors, the two together cover the whole pool.