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A stronger Pool Express option
Aquabot Elite and Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up 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 Pool Up
Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor and wall cleaning, with heavy leaves.
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 Pool Up: our take
Aquabot Elite and Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up 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 Pool Up is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up has a published maximum pool length of 30 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Aquabot Elite cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up cleans floor and walls. Aquabot Elite lists 3 active brushes and Intelligent navigation. Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up lists 1 active brush.
Filtration and debris
Aquabot Elite includes Standard filter; Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up includes Oversized leaf bag. Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up 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 Pool Up provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls. Aquabot Elite uses continuous corded power, while Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up uses a 40 ft corded cable. Aquabot Elite is listed at 35 lb versus 18 lb for Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up; that 17 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 Pool Up at $499; Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up is $800 less. Aquabot Elite lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up. Aquabot Elite and Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up 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 Pool Up |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | YesEdge | No |
| Smartphone app | Not listed | No |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | Not listed |
| 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
- Can start on a weekly schedule without a manual launch before every cycle
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
Where Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up stands out
Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $499 starting price.
- Includes an oversized leaf bag for bulky seasonal debris
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Is listed $800 lower
- Weighs 18 lb versus 35 lb
Aquabot Elite vs Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up 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 Pool Up |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor and wall cleaning, with heavy leaves. |
| Starting price | $1,299 | $499 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Not listed | Up to 30 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Standard filter | Oversized leaf bag |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule | One-touch start |
| App and remote | Not listed | Power-supply controls |
| Cable | Not listed | 40 ft |
| Robot weight | 35 lb | 18 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Aquabot Elite and Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up 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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