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A stronger Pool Express option
Aquabot Elite and Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Clear S. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
Aquabot
Aquabot Elite
Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Nautilus
Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
What we recommend instead
Clear S
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,749
Buy Clear SAquabot Elite or Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme: our take
Aquabot Elite and Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme 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
Both robots are intended for inground pools. Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme 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 Nautilus CC Supreme lists 2 active brushes and CleverClean navigation.
Filtration and debris
Aquabot Elite includes Standard filter; Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme includes Standard filter and UltraFilter. Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme has the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Aquabot Elite provides a weekly timer; Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme provides a weekly timer, smartphone control, and included remote control. Aquabot Elite uses continuous corded power, while Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme uses a 60 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel.
Price, warranty and the decision
Aquabot Elite is listed at $1,299 and Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme at $1,599; Aquabot Elite is $300 less. Each lists a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Aquabot Elite and Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Clear S. 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 Nautilus CC Supreme |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | Yes | Yes |
| Fine-debris filter included | No | YesEdge |
| Large-debris filter | No | No |
| Automatic scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone app | Not listed | Yes |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | Yes |
| 3-year warranty | Yes | Yes |
| 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 shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,299 starting price.
- Uses 3 active brushes instead of 2
- Is listed $300 lower
Where Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme stands out
Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme is the better fit for inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
- Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
- Has documented smartphone control
Aquabot Elite vs Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme 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 Nautilus CC Supreme |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. |
| Starting price | $1,299 | $1,599 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground |
| Maximum pool length | Not listed | Up to 50 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Standard filter | Standard filter, UltraFilter |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule | Weekly schedule + app |
| App and remote | Not listed | App + included remote |
| Cable | Not listed | 60 ft with anti-tangle swivel |
| Robot weight | 35 lb | Not listed |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Aquabot Elite and Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Clear S. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
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