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Residential and commercial pools need different robots
Aquabot Elite Pro and Dolphin W20 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Clear S for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 60 for commercial use.
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Aquabot Elite Pro
Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Choose residential and commercial cleaners separately
Clear S
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,749
Buy Clear S
Dolphin Wave 60
Commercial pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
$1,699
Buy Dolphin Wave 60Aquabot Elite Pro or Dolphin W20: our take
Aquabot Elite Pro and Dolphin W20 can be compared on specifications, but they are designed for different jobs. Start with residential versus commercial use, then use the details below to understand the tradeoffs.
Pool fit and cleaning reach
Aquabot Elite Pro is intended for inground pools, while Dolphin W20 is intended for commercial pools. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Aquabot Elite Pro lists AquaSmart navigation. Dolphin W20 lists Commercial-grade motors.
Filtration and debris
Aquabot Elite Pro has documented included filtration—Standard filter—while the other model's included media is not fully published.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Aquabot Elite Pro provides smartphone control; Dolphin W20 provides no fully published timer, app or remote specification.
Price, warranty and the decision
Aquabot Elite Pro is listed at $999 and Dolphin W20 at $1,999; Aquabot Elite Pro is $1,000 less. Each lists a 3-year manufacturer warranty. These robots are built for different jobs, so pool type and facility capacity decide the comparison before individual features do. For a residential pool, the Pool Express pick is Clear S. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. For a commercial facility, the Pool Express pick is Dolphin Wave 60. Commercial pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
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 W20 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No |
| Automatic scheduling | Not listed | Not listed |
| Smartphone app | Yes | Not listed |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | Yes | Yes |
| 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.
- Has documented smartphone control
- Is listed $1,000 lower
Where Dolphin W20 stands out
Dolphin W20 is the better fit for commercial pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
- Corded, plug-in power supply
- Commercial-grade motors
Aquabot Elite Pro vs Dolphin W20 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 W20 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Commercial pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. |
| Starting price | $999 | $1,999 |
| Pool type | Inground | Commercial |
| Maximum pool length | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Not listed | Corded |
| Filtration | Standard filter | Not listed |
| Scheduling | Not listed | Not listed |
| App and remote | App control | Not listed |
| Cable | Not listed | Not listed |
| Robot weight | Not listed | Not listed |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
Choose for the pool you operate
Aquabot Elite Pro and Dolphin W20 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Clear S for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 60 for commercial use.
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