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Our pick: Dolphin Cayman
Dolphin Cayman is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Cayman includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves. Dolphin Cayman is listed $220 lower.
Aquabot
Aquabot Elite
Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Max-Series
Dolphin Cayman
Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
Why Dolphin Cayman is our pick
Dolphin Cayman
Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
$1,079
Buy Dolphin CaymanAquabot Elite or Dolphin Cayman: our take
Aquabot Elite and Dolphin Cayman 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 is intended for inground pools, while Dolphin Cayman is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Dolphin Cayman has a published maximum pool length of 40 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Aquabot Elite cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin Cayman cleans floor and walls. Aquabot Elite lists 3 active brushes and Intelligent navigation. Dolphin Cayman lists 1 active brush, SmartNav 2.0 navigation, and Dual 24-volt DC motors.
Filtration and debris
Aquabot Elite includes Standard filter; Dolphin Cayman includes MaxBin. Dolphin Cayman has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Aquabot Elite provides a weekly timer; Dolphin Cayman provides a weekly timer and power-supply controls. Aquabot Elite uses continuous corded power, while Dolphin Cayman uses a 50 ft corded cable. Aquabot Elite is listed at 35 lb versus 14.6 lb for Dolphin Cayman; that 20.4 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Aquabot Elite is listed at $1,299 and Dolphin Cayman at $1,079; Dolphin Cayman is $220 less. Aquabot Elite lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin Cayman. Pool Express pick: Dolphin Cayman. Dolphin Cayman includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves. Dolphin Cayman is listed $220 lower. Choose Aquabot Elite when it is the better fit for inground pools 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 | Dolphin Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | YesEdge | No |
| Fine-debris filter included | No | No |
| Large-debris filter | No | YesEdge |
| Automatic scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone app | Not listed | No |
| Anti-tangle swivel | YesEdge | No |
| 3-year warranty | YesEdge | No |
| No recharging between cycles | Yes | 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 stands out
Aquabot Elite is the better fit for inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- Uses 3 active brushes instead of 1
- Uses an anti-tangle swivel cable
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
Where Dolphin Cayman stands out
Dolphin Cayman is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,079 starting price.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Is listed $220 lower
- Weighs 14.6 lb versus 35 lb
Aquabot Elite vs Dolphin Cayman 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 | Dolphin Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning. |
| Starting price | $1,299 | $1,079 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Not listed | Up to 40 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Standard filter | MaxBin |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule | Weekly schedule |
| App and remote | Not listed | Power-supply controls |
| Cable | Not listed | 50 ft |
| Robot weight | 35 lb | 14.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
Choose Dolphin Cayman
Dolphin Cayman is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Cayman includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves. Dolphin Cayman is listed $220 lower.
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