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A stronger Pool Express option
Aquabot Elite and Dolphin S50 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
Aquabot
Aquabot Elite
Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
What we recommend instead
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 S50: our take
Aquabot Elite and Dolphin S50 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 S50 is intended for above-ground pools. Dolphin S50 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 S50 cleans floor. Aquabot Elite lists 3 active brushes and Intelligent navigation. Dolphin S50 lists 1 active brush.
Filtration and debris
Aquabot Elite includes Standard filter; Dolphin S50 includes Basket. Dolphin S50 has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Aquabot Elite provides a weekly timer; Dolphin S50 provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls. Aquabot Elite uses continuous corded power, while Dolphin S50 uses a 40 ft corded cable. Aquabot Elite is listed at 35 lb versus 14 lb for Dolphin S50; that 21 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Aquabot Elite is listed at $1,299 and Dolphin S50 at $649; Dolphin S50 is $650 less. Aquabot Elite lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin S50. Aquabot Elite and Dolphin S50 each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall 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 S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | YesEdge | No |
| 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 S50 stands out
Dolphin S50 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $649 starting price.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Is listed $650 lower
- Weighs 14 lb versus 35 lb
Aquabot Elite vs Dolphin S50 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 S50 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning. |
| Starting price | $1,299 | $649 |
| Pool type | Inground | Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Not listed | Up to 30 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Standard filter | Basket |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule | One-touch start |
| App and remote | Not listed | Power-supply controls |
| Cable | Not listed | 40 ft |
| Robot weight | 35 lb | 14 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Aquabot Elite and Dolphin S50 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
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