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Polaris EPIC 8642 iQ vs Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro

Both models on one scale, every figure traced to its manufacturer datasheet. Bar length means the same thing here as on every other page of the site.

EPIC 8642 iQ vs AquaSense 2 Pro, to scale
  • EPIC 8642 iQ
  • AquaSense 2 Pro
Pool capacitymore is better
Not published
3,875sq ft
  • EPIC 8642 iQ: Published as pool size up to 50 ft for in-ground pools, all surfaces; this is a pool length basis, not square footage.
  • AquaSense 2 Pro: Recommended pool size (pool bottom area): 360 square meters (3,875 square feet)
Runtimemore is better
Not published
Not published
  • AquaSense 2 Pro: General cleaning runtime is not published; Beatbot publishes only an up-to-11-hours continuous surface cleaning claim, a different basis than a whole-pool runtime, so no comparable runtime figure exists

Neither maker publishes a comparable figure.

Flow ratemore is better
Not published
5,500GPH
  • EPIC 8642 iQ: Flow rate not published. Polaris describes Cyclonic Vacuum Technology but gives no GPH figure.
  • AquaSense 2 Pro: 5500 GPH is the highest rate tested in Beatbot's internal labs; real-world flow varies
Filtration (finest layer)less is better
Not published
150µm
  • EPIC 8642 iQ: Micron rating not published. Polaris publishes filter canister capacity as 4 L (about 1.1 gal) with a transparent full-canister window.
  • AquaSense 2 Pro: Two-layer filter (150um + 250um), captures particles as small as 150 micrometers; 3.7 L filter basket capacity
Charge timeless is better
Not published
4.5hr
Warrantymore is better
2yr
3yr

Polaris EPIC 8642 iQ

MSRP not published

A corded, track-drive robotic cleaner for in-ground pools up to 50 ft that covers floor, walls and waterline with WiFi control through the iAquaLink app. Polaris publishes fewer hard numbers than most rivals, with no weight, flow rate or micron rating, so its case rests on coverage, app control and the dealer service channel.

Best for In-ground pools up to 50 ft wanting app control through a pool dealer channel.

Full EPIC 8642 iQ review

Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro

$2,299as of 2026-07-04

A five-mode flagship that cleans floor, walls, waterline and surface, then parks itself at the waterline for easier retrieval. Built for large pools where full coverage matters more than price.

Best for large pools where full floor-walls-waterline-surface coverage matters.

Full AquaSense 2 Pro review

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