Help me choose
Residential and commercial pools need different robots
Aquabot Elite Pro and Dolphin Wave 90i serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Clear S for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 90i for commercial use.
Aquabot
Aquabot Elite Pro
Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Wave
Dolphin Wave 90i
Commercial pools up to 65 ft 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 90i
Commercial pools up to 65 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
$2,399
Buy Dolphin Wave 90iAquabot Elite Pro or Dolphin Wave 90i: our take
Aquabot Elite Pro and Dolphin Wave 90i 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 90i is intended for commercial pools. Dolphin Wave 90i has a published maximum pool length of 65 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 Wave 90i 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
Both models provide smartphone control.
Price, warranty and the decision
Aquabot Elite Pro is listed at $999 and Dolphin Wave 90i at $2,399; Aquabot Elite Pro is $1,400 less. Aquabot Elite Pro lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin Wave 90i. 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 90i. Commercial pools up to 65 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 90i |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | Not listed |
| 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 $1,400 lower
Where Dolphin Wave 90i stands out
Dolphin Wave 90i is the better fit for commercial pools up to 65 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
- Corded, plug-in power supply
- 2-year warranty
Aquabot Elite Pro vs Dolphin Wave 90i 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 90i |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Commercial pools up to 65 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. |
| Starting price | $999 | $2,399 |
| Pool type | Inground | Commercial |
| Maximum pool length | Not listed | Up to 65 ft |
| 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 | App control |
| Cable | Not listed | Not listed |
| Robot weight | Not listed | Not listed |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
Choose for the pool you operate
Aquabot Elite Pro and Dolphin Wave 90i serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Clear S for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 90i for commercial use.
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