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Residential and commercial pools need different robots
Aquabot Elite Pro and Dolphin Wave 200 XL serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Clear S for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 100 for commercial use.
Aquabot
Aquabot Elite Pro
Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Wave
Dolphin Wave 200 XL
Commercial pools up to 127 ft in daily use that need floor cleaning with fine filtration.
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 100
Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
$4,699
Buy Dolphin Wave 100Aquabot Elite Pro or Dolphin Wave 200 XL: our take
Aquabot Elite Pro and Dolphin Wave 200 XL 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 Wave 200 XL is intended for commercial pools. Dolphin Wave 200 XL has a published maximum pool length of 127 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Aquabot Elite Pro cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin Wave 200 XL cleans floor. Aquabot Elite Pro's documented cleaning system includes AquaSmart navigation.
Filtration and debris
Aquabot Elite Pro includes Standard filter; Dolphin Wave 200 XL includes Basket. Dolphin Wave 200 XL has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Aquabot Elite Pro provides smartphone control; Dolphin Wave 200 XL provides one-touch starts and included remote control.
Price, warranty and the decision
Aquabot Elite Pro is listed at $999 and Dolphin Wave 200 XL at $10,499; Aquabot Elite Pro is $9,500 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 100. Commercial pools up to 88 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 Wave 200 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | YesEdge | No |
| Scrubs the waterline | YesEdge | No |
| Fine-debris filter included | No | No |
| Large-debris filter | No | YesEdge |
| Automatic scheduling | Not listed | No |
| Smartphone app | Yes | Not listed |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | Yes |
| 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.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- Has documented smartphone control
- Is listed $9,500 lower
Where Dolphin Wave 200 XL stands out
Dolphin Wave 200 XL is the better fit for commercial pools up to 127 ft in daily use that need floor cleaning with fine filtration.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Commercial robot for pools up to 127 ft
Aquabot Elite Pro vs Dolphin Wave 200 XL 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 Wave 200 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Commercial pools up to 127 ft in daily use that need floor cleaning with fine filtration. |
| Starting price | $999 | $10,499 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground |
| Maximum pool length | Not listed | Up to 127 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor |
| Power | Not listed | Corded |
| Filtration | Standard filter | Basket |
| Scheduling | Not listed | One-touch start |
| App and remote | App control | Not listed |
| Cable | Not listed | 140 ft with anti-tangle swivel |
| Robot weight | Not listed | 57.3 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
Choose for the pool you operate
Aquabot Elite Pro and Dolphin Wave 200 XL serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Clear S for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 100 for commercial use.
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