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Our pick: Dolphin Cayman
Dolphin Cayman is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Cayman includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves. Dolphin Cayman cleans floor and walls.
Aquabot
Aquabot Rapids 2500
Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Max-Series
Dolphin Cayman
Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
Why Dolphin Cayman is our pick
Dolphin Cayman
Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
$1,079
Buy Dolphin CaymanAquabot Rapids 2500 or Dolphin Cayman: our take
Aquabot Rapids 2500 and Dolphin Cayman 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 and above-ground pools. Aquabot Rapids 2500 is rated for pools up to 50 ft; Dolphin Cayman is rated up to 40 ft. Aquabot Rapids 2500 cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin Cayman cleans floor and walls. Aquabot Rapids 2500 lists Gyroscope navigation. Dolphin Cayman lists 1 active brush, SmartNav 2.0 navigation, and Dual 24-volt DC motors.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Cayman has documented included filtration—MaxBin—while the other model's included media is not fully published. Dolphin Cayman has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Aquabot Rapids 2500 provides smartphone control; Dolphin Cayman provides a weekly timer and power-supply controls.
Price, warranty and the decision
Aquabot Rapids 2500 is listed at $999 and Dolphin Cayman at $1,079; Aquabot Rapids 2500 is $80 less. Each lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Pool Express pick: Dolphin Cayman. Dolphin Cayman includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves. Dolphin Cayman cleans floor and walls. Choose Aquabot Rapids 2500 when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $999 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 2500 | Dolphin Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not listed | Yes |
| Smartphone app | YesEdge | No |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | No |
| 3-year warranty | No | No |
| 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 2500 stands out
Aquabot Rapids 2500 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $999 starting price.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- Adds gyroscope-assisted navigation
- Adds smartphone control
- Is rated for pools up to 50 ft
Where Dolphin Cayman stands out
Dolphin Cayman is the better fit for inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Cleans floor and walls
Aquabot Rapids 2500 vs Dolphin Cayman 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 2500 | Dolphin Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning. |
| Starting price | $999 | $1,079 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Up to 40 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls |
| Power | Not listed | Corded |
| Filtration | Not listed | MaxBin |
| Scheduling | Not listed | Weekly schedule |
| App and remote | App control | Power-supply controls |
| Cable | Not listed | 50 ft |
| Robot weight | Not listed | 14.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Choose Dolphin Cayman
Dolphin Cayman is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Cayman includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves. Dolphin Cayman cleans floor and walls.
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