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A stronger Pool Express option
Aquabot Elite Pro and Dolphin Proteus DX5i are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Quantum. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
Aquabot
Aquabot Elite Pro
Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Proteus
Dolphin Proteus DX5i
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
What we recommend instead
Dolphin Quantum
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,649
Buy Dolphin QuantumAquabot Elite Pro or Dolphin Proteus DX5i: our take
Aquabot Elite Pro and Dolphin Proteus DX5i 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
Both robots are intended for inground pools. Dolphin Proteus DX5i 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 Proteus DX5i lists 1 active brush.
Filtration and debris
Aquabot Elite Pro includes Standard filter; Dolphin Proteus DX5i includes Basket. Dolphin Proteus DX5i has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Both models provide smartphone control.
Price, warranty and the decision
Aquabot Elite Pro is listed at $999 and Dolphin Proteus DX5i at $1,299; Aquabot Elite Pro is $300 less. Aquabot Elite Pro lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin Proteus DX5i. Aquabot Elite Pro and Dolphin Proteus DX5i each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Dolphin Quantum. 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 Proteus DX5i |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not listed |
| Smartphone app | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | Yes |
| 3-year warranty | YesEdge | No |
| No recharging between cycles | Not listed | Yes |
| 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 shoppers prioritizing the lower $999 starting price.
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
- Is listed $300 lower
Where Dolphin Proteus DX5i stands out
Dolphin Proteus DX5i is the better fit for inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- 60 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel
Aquabot Elite Pro vs Dolphin Proteus DX5i 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 Proteus DX5i |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. |
| Starting price | $999 | $1,299 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground |
| Maximum pool length | Not listed | Up to 50 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Not listed | Corded |
| Filtration | Standard filter | Basket |
| Scheduling | Not listed | Not listed |
| App and remote | App control | App control |
| Cable | Not listed | 60 ft with anti-tangle swivel |
| Robot weight | Not listed | Not listed |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Aquabot Elite Pro and Dolphin Proteus DX5i are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Quantum. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
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