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A stronger Pool Express option
Aquabot Elite and Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Quantum. 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.
EON
Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d
Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft that need whole-pool cordless cleaning with the least filter maintenance.
What we recommend instead
Dolphin Quantum
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,649
Buy Dolphin QuantumAquabot Elite or Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d: our take
Aquabot Elite and Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d 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 Nautilus EON 120d is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d 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 EON 120d lists 2 active brushes and SmartMap navigation.
Filtration and debris
Aquabot Elite includes Standard filter; Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d includes Basket and UltraFilter. Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d has the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand. Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Aquabot Elite provides a weekly timer; Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d provides a weekly timer and smartphone control. Aquabot Elite uses continuous corded power, while Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d uses cordless battery power. Aquabot Elite is listed at 35 lb versus 24.3 lb for Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d; that 10.7 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Aquabot Elite is listed at $1,299 and Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d at $1,199; Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d is $100 less. Aquabot Elite lists a 3-year warranty compared with 1 years for Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d. Aquabot Elite and Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Dolphin Quantum. 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 EON 120d |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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.
- Uses 3 active brushes instead of 2
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 1 years
- Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles
Where Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d stands out
Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,199 starting price.
- Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Has documented smartphone control
- Is listed $100 lower
Aquabot Elite vs Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d 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 EON 120d |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft that need whole-pool cordless cleaning with the least filter maintenance. |
| Starting price | $1,299 | $1,199 |
| 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, UltraFilter |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule | Weekly schedule + app |
| App and remote | Not listed | App control |
| Cable | Not listed | Cordless |
| Robot weight | 35 lb | 24.3 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Aquabot Elite and Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Quantum. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
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