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Our pick: Dolphin Sigma
Dolphin Sigma is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Sigma includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris. Dolphin Sigma has documented smartphone control.
Aquabot
Aquabot Rapids 2000
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
ProLine
Dolphin Sigma
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
Why Dolphin Sigma is our pick
Dolphin Sigma
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$2,399
Buy Dolphin SigmaAquabot Rapids 2000 or Dolphin Sigma: our take
Aquabot Rapids 2000 and Dolphin Sigma 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. Both are rated for pools up to 50 ft. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Aquabot Rapids 2000 lists Gyroscope navigation. Dolphin Sigma lists 2 active brushes, SmartNav 3.0 with gyroscope navigation, and Triple commercial-grade DC motors.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Sigma has documented included filtration—Standard filter and NanoFilters—while the other model's included media is not fully published. Dolphin Sigma has the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Aquabot Rapids 2000 provides included remote control; Dolphin Sigma provides a weekly timer, smartphone control, and included remote control.
Price, warranty and the decision
Aquabot Rapids 2000 is listed at $699 and Dolphin Sigma at $2,399; Aquabot Rapids 2000 is $1,700 less. Aquabot Rapids 2000 lists a 2-year warranty compared with 3 years for Dolphin Sigma. Pool Express pick: Dolphin Sigma. Dolphin Sigma includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris. Dolphin Sigma has documented smartphone control. Choose Aquabot Rapids 2000 when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $699 starting price.
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 Rapids 2000 | Dolphin Sigma |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not listed | Yes |
| Smartphone app | Not listed | Yes |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | Yes |
| 3-year warranty | No | YesEdge |
| No recharging between cycles | Not listed | 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 Rapids 2000 stands out
Aquabot Rapids 2000 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $699 starting price.
- Is listed $1,700 lower
- 2-year warranty
Where Dolphin Sigma stands out
Dolphin Sigma 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
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
Aquabot Rapids 2000 vs Dolphin Sigma 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 Rapids 2000 | Dolphin Sigma |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools up to 50 ft 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 | $699 | $2,399 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Up to 50 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Not listed | Corded |
| Filtration | Not listed | Standard filter, NanoFilters |
| Scheduling | Not listed | Weekly schedule + app |
| App and remote | Not listed | App + included remote |
| Cable | Not listed | 55 ft with anti-tangle swivel |
| Robot weight | Not listed | 24.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
Choose Dolphin Sigma
Dolphin Sigma is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Sigma includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris. Dolphin Sigma has documented smartphone control.
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