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Residential and commercial pools need different robots
Aquabot Elite and Dolphin Wave 140 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Clear UV for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 100 for commercial use.
Aquabot
Aquabot Elite
Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Wave
Dolphin Wave 140
Commercial pools up to 127 ft in daily use that need floor cleaning with high capacity.
Choose residential and commercial cleaners separately
Clear UV
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,999
Buy Clear UV
Dolphin Wave 100
Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
$4,699
Buy Dolphin Wave 100Aquabot Elite or Dolphin Wave 140: our take
Aquabot Elite and Dolphin Wave 140 can be compared on specifications, but they are designed for different jobs. Start with residential versus commercial use, then use the details below to understand the tradeoffs.
Pool fit and cleaning reach
Aquabot Elite is intended for inground pools, while Dolphin Wave 140 is intended for commercial pools. Dolphin Wave 140 has a published maximum pool length of 127 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Aquabot Elite cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin Wave 140 cleans floor. Aquabot Elite lists 3 active brushes and Intelligent navigation. Dolphin Wave 140 lists 6 active brushes.
Filtration and debris
Aquabot Elite includes Standard filter; Dolphin Wave 140 includes Basket. Dolphin Wave 140 has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Aquabot Elite provides a weekly timer; Dolphin Wave 140 provides one-touch starts and included remote control. Aquabot Elite uses continuous corded power, while Dolphin Wave 140 uses a 140 ft corded cable. Aquabot Elite is listed at 35 lb versus 55.1 lb for Dolphin Wave 140; that 20.1 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Aquabot Elite is listed at $1,299 and Dolphin Wave 140 at $8,499; Aquabot Elite is $7,200 less. Each lists a 3-year manufacturer warranty. These robots are built for different jobs, so pool type and facility capacity decide the comparison before individual features do. For a residential pool, the Pool Express pick is Clear UV. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. For a commercial facility, the Pool Express pick is Dolphin Wave 100. Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline 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 Wave 140 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not listed |
| Anti-tangle swivel | YesEdge | No |
| 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.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- Can start on a weekly schedule without a manual launch before every cycle
- Uses an anti-tangle swivel cable
- Is listed $7,200 lower
Where Dolphin Wave 140 stands out
Dolphin Wave 140 is the better fit for commercial pools up to 127 ft in daily use that need floor cleaning with high capacity.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Uses 6 active brushes instead of 3
Aquabot Elite vs Dolphin Wave 140 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 Wave 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Commercial pools up to 127 ft in daily use that need floor cleaning with high capacity. |
| Starting price | $1,299 | $8,499 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground |
| Maximum pool length | Not listed | Up to 127 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 | Not listed |
| Cable | Not listed | 140 ft |
| Robot weight | 35 lb | 55.1 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
Choose for the pool you operate
Aquabot Elite and Dolphin Wave 140 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Clear UV for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 100 for commercial use.
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