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Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Aquabot Elite vs Dolphin EON 100

A side-by-side comparison of pool fit, cleaning coverage, filtration, controls and the better Pool Express option.

Aquabot Elite Dolphin EON 100
Better alternative

A stronger Pool Express option

Aquabot Elite and Dolphin EON 100 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Clear UV. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

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Dolphin EON 100

Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft with steps, benches or tanning ledges that need whole-pool cordless cleaning, with a two-year warranty.

Listed price See product
A better alternative

What we recommend instead

Pool Express pick

Clear UV

Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

$1,999

Buy Clear UV
Buying guidance

Aquabot Elite or Dolphin EON 100: our take

Aquabot Elite and Dolphin EON 100 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 EON 100 is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Dolphin EON 100 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 lists 3 active brushes and Intelligent navigation. Dolphin EON 100 lists SmartMap navigation.

Filtration and debris

Aquabot Elite includes Standard filter; Dolphin EON 100 includes Basket. Dolphin EON 100 has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Aquabot Elite provides a weekly timer; Dolphin EON 100 provides a weekly timer and smartphone control. Aquabot Elite uses continuous corded power, while Dolphin EON 100 uses cordless battery power. Aquabot Elite is listed at 35 lb versus 22.1 lb for Dolphin EON 100; that 12.899999999999999 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.

Price, warranty and the decision

Aquabot Elite lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin EON 100. Aquabot Elite and Dolphin EON 100 each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Clear UV. 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 Dolphin EON 100
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 Yes Yes
Smartphone app Not listed Yes
Anti-tangle swivel Yes Not listed
3-year warranty YesEdge No
No recharging between cycles YesEdge No
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.

  • Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
  • Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles

Where Dolphin EON 100 stands out

Dolphin EON 100 is the better fit for owners who value cordless handling more than automatic scheduling and continuous power.

  • Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
  • Has documented smartphone control
  • Weighs 22.1 lb versus 35 lb

Aquabot Elite vs Dolphin EON 100 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 EON 100
Best fit Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft with steps, benches or tanning ledges that need whole-pool cordless cleaning, with a two-year warranty.
Starting price $1,299 See product
Pool type Inground Inground, Above-ground
Maximum pool length Not listed Up to 50 ft
Cleaning coverage Floor, Walls, Waterline Floor, Walls, Waterline
Power Corded Cordless
Filtration Standard filter Basket
Scheduling Weekly schedule Weekly schedule + app
App and remote Not listed App control
Cable Not listed Cordless
Robot weight 35 lb 22.1 lb
Warranty 3 years 2 years
Final call

Consider the stronger Pool Express option

Aquabot Elite and Dolphin EON 100 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Clear UV. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

Buy Clear UV

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