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Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Aquabot Elite Pro vs Dolphin Nautilus EON 100

A side-by-side comparison of pool fit, cleaning coverage, filtration, controls and the better Pool Express option.

Aquabot Elite Pro Dolphin Nautilus EON 100
Better alternative

A stronger Pool Express option

Aquabot Elite Pro and Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Clear S. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

A better alternative

What we recommend instead

Pool Express pick

Clear S

Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

$1,749

Buy Clear S
Buying guidance

Aquabot Elite Pro or Dolphin Nautilus EON 100: our take

Aquabot Elite Pro and Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 are compared on pool fit, cleaning reach, debris handling, controls and ownership details. The recommendation is based on the job the robot must do—not a simple feature count.

Pool fit and cleaning reach

Aquabot Elite Pro is intended for inground pools, while Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 has a published maximum pool length of 50 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Aquabot Elite Pro lists AquaSmart navigation. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 lists 2 active brushes and SmartMap navigation.

Filtration and debris

Aquabot Elite Pro includes Standard filter; Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 includes Basket. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Aquabot Elite Pro provides smartphone control; Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 provides a weekly timer and smartphone control.

Price, warranty and the decision

Aquabot Elite Pro is listed at $999 and Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 at $899; Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 is $100 less. Aquabot Elite Pro lists a 3-year warranty compared with 1 years for Dolphin Nautilus EON 100. Aquabot Elite Pro and Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Clear S. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

Feature check: what each robot actually has

A green check means the feature is documented as included. A red X means it is documented as absent. A dash means the source does not make the feature clear.

Feature Aquabot Elite Pro Dolphin Nautilus EON 100
Cleans the pool floor Yes Yes
Climbs and cleans walls Yes Yes
Scrubs the waterline Yes Yes
Fine-debris filter included No No
Large-debris filter No YesEdge
Automatic scheduling Not listed Yes
Smartphone app Yes Yes
Anti-tangle swivel Not listed Not listed
3-year warranty YesEdge No
No recharging between cycles Not listed No
Built-in UV-C water treatment No No

Unknown is not treated as “no.” Specifications come from the product pages, current catalog records and manufacturer material collected for this site.

Where Aquabot Elite Pro stands out

Aquabot Elite Pro is the better fit for inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.

  • Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 1 years
  • Cleans floor, walls and waterline

Where Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 stands out

Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $899 starting price.

  • Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
  • Is listed $100 lower

Aquabot Elite Pro vs Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 specifications

Use pool fit first. Price and app control do not make up for a robot that cannot cover the length or surfaces you need cleaned.

Specification Aquabot Elite Pro Dolphin Nautilus EON 100
Best fit Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft with steps, benches or tanning ledges that need whole-pool cordless cleaning.
Starting price $999 $899
Pool type Inground Inground, Above-ground
Maximum pool length Not listed Up to 50 ft
Cleaning coverage Floor, Walls, Waterline Floor, Walls, Waterline
Power Not listed Cordless
Filtration Standard filter Basket
Scheduling Not listed Weekly schedule + app
App and remote App control App control
Cable Not listed Cordless
Robot weight Not listed 22.1 lb
Warranty 3 years 1 years
Final call

Consider the stronger Pool Express option

Aquabot Elite Pro and Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Clear S. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

Buy Clear S

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