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Dolphin model names do not tell you how the robots differ. This comparison chart does. Every Dolphin robotic pool cleaner Pool Express sells, the ProLine (Premier, Sigma, Quantum), the Max-Series (Quantum, Cayman, Escape) and the commercial Wave line, appears below with its series, pool type, maximum pool length, cleaning coverage, filtration, cable length, timer, app and remote support, weight, warranty and live price, so you can find the model with the features you need and nothing you do not.
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| Series | Models | Price Range | Cleaning Coverage | Included Filtration | Timer | Warranty |
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| ProLine | Dolphin Premier, Dolphin Sigma, Dolphin Quantum | $1,649–$2,399 | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Standard Cartridge, NanoFilters, Oversized Leaf Bag, Multi-Media, XXL MaxBin Basket | Weekly Timer | 2–3 years |
| Max-Series | Dolphin Cayman, Dolphin Escape | $669–$1,079 | Floor, Walls | MaxBin Basket | Weekly Timer / No Built-In Timer | 2 years |
| Wave | Dolphin Wave 60, Dolphin Wave 80, Dolphin Wave 90i, Dolphin Wave 100 | $1,699–$4,699 | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Standard Cartridge | — | 2 years |
Start with pool type and maximum pool length: above-ground and small-pool models are rated for 30–33 ft and inground models for 50 ft. Next, coverage: floor only, floor and walls, or floor, walls and waterline. Waterline cleaning is the single biggest step up in the range. Then filtration: standard cartridges and top-load baskets handle leaves and grit; NanoFilters, UltraFilters and Multi-Media capture silt, pollen and dust; MaxBin and XXL MaxBin add capacity for leafy pools.
Timer, app and remote describe automation. A weekly timer starts the robot on a schedule from the power supply; app-enabled models schedule and drive from your phone; remotes add manual control. Cable length tells you the pool size the robot reaches comfortably, and the swivel column shows which cables resist tangling. Finally, weight and warranty: 14 lb robots lift out by hand, 35 lb robots want a caddy, and the 3-year models are built for daily use.
Grouped by series and sorted by price within each series. Prices are live from our store; a dash means the specification is not published for that model.
| Model | Series | Pool Type | Max Pool | Cleaning Coverage | Filtration | Cable | Timer | App | Remote | Weight | Warranty | Price |
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| Dolphin Wave 100 | Wave | — | 88 ft | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Standard Cartridge | 100 ft | — | — | — | — | 2 years | $4,699 |
| Dolphin Wave 90i | Wave | — | 65 ft | Floor, Walls, Waterline | — | — | — | Yes | — | — | 2 years | $2,399 |
| Dolphin Wave 80 | Wave | — | 68 ft | Floor, Walls, Waterline | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 years | $1,999 |
| Dolphin Wave 60 | Wave | — | 50 ft | Floor, Walls, Waterline | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 years | $1,699 |
| Dolphin Sigma | ProLine | Inground | — | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Standard Cartridge, NanoFilters | 60 ft, swivel | Weekly | Yes | Included | 35 lb | 3 years | $2,399 |
| Dolphin Premier | ProLine | Inground | 50 ft | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Standard Cartridge, NanoFilters, Oversized Leaf Bag, Multi-Media | 60 ft, swivel | Weekly | No | Optional | 35 lb | 3 years | $1,999 |
| Dolphin Quantum | ProLine | Inground | 50 ft | Floor, Walls, Waterline | XXL MaxBin Basket, NanoFilters | 60 ft, swivel | Weekly | Yes | Included | 35 lb | 2 years | $1,649 |
| Dolphin Cayman | Max-Series | Inground, Above-Ground | 33 ft | Floor, Walls | MaxBin Basket | 36 ft | Weekly | No | — | 14 lb | 2 years | $1,079 |
| Dolphin Escape | Max-Series | Inground, Above-Ground | — | Floor | MaxBin Basket | 40 ft | None | No | — | 14 lb | 2 years | $669 |
For most inground pools the Dolphin Premier, with the Sigma for the most advanced navigation and app control and the Quantum for value. For small and above-ground pools the Cayman is the most capable and the Escape the best value. The chart above shows exactly what each gives up.
ProLine (Premier, Sigma, Quantum) and Max-Series (Quantum, Cayman, Escape) are Pool Express exclusive lines with NanoFilters, MaxBin and commercial-grade motors; Wave is the commercial line for pools over 50 ft. Maytronics' other lines (Explorer, Nautilus, Liberty, Active and the M, S and T lines) are sold through other dealers and are not in this chart.
The Premier, Sigma and Quantum, and every Wave commercial model. The Cayman cleans the floor and walls and the Escape the floor only; the chart marks coverage in its own column.
Yes, they are live from our store and update with every build. Open-box and refurbished Dolphins are listed on their own pages.
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