Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Aquabot Rapids 2500 vs Dolphin EON 100

A side-by-side comparison of pool fit, cleaning coverage, filtration, controls and the better Pool Express option.

By Brian Williamson, Pool Express product specialist
Updated November 9, 2026

Better alternative

A stronger Pool Express option

Aquabot Rapids 2500 and Dolphin EON 100 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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Aquabot

Aquabot Rapids 2500

Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.

Listed price $999

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EON

Dolphin EON 100

Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft with steps, benches or tanning ledges that need whole-pool cordless cleaning, with a two-year warranty.

Listed price See product

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A better alternative

What we recommend instead

Pool Express pick

Clear S

Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

$1,749

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Buying guidance

Aquabot Rapids 2500 or Dolphin EON 100: our take

Aquabot Rapids 2500 and Dolphin EON 100 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. Both are rated for pools up to 50 ft. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Aquabot Rapids 2500 lists Gyroscope navigation. Dolphin EON 100 lists SmartMap navigation.

Filtration and debris

Dolphin EON 100 has documented included filtration—Basket—while the other model's included media is not fully published. Dolphin EON 100 has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Aquabot Rapids 2500 provides smartphone control; Dolphin EON 100 provides a weekly timer and smartphone control.

Price, warranty and the decision

Each lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Aquabot Rapids 2500 and Dolphin EON 100 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 Rapids 2500	Dolphin EON 100
Cleans the pool floor	Yes	Yes
Climbs and cleans walls	Yes	Yes
Scrubs the waterline	Yes	Yes
Fine-debris filter included	No	No
Large-debris filter	No	YesEdge
Automatic scheduling	Not listed	Yes
Smartphone app	Yes	Yes
Anti-tangle swivel	Not listed	Not listed
3-year warranty	No	No
No recharging between cycles	Not listed	No
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 inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.

Adds gyroscope-assisted navigation
Cleans floor, walls and waterline

Where Dolphin EON 100 stands out

Dolphin EON 100 is the better fit for owners who value cordless handling more than automatic scheduling and continuous power.

Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
Cleans floor, walls, waterline, steps and 8 in ledges

Aquabot Rapids 2500 vs Dolphin EON 100 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 EON 100
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 50 ft with steps, benches or tanning ledges that need whole-pool cordless cleaning, with a two-year warranty.
Starting price	$999	See product
Pool type	Inground, Above-ground	Inground, Above-ground
Maximum pool length	Up to 50 ft	Up to 50 ft
Cleaning coverage	Floor, Walls, Waterline	Floor, Walls, Waterline
Power	Not listed	Cordless
Filtration	Not listed	Basket
Scheduling	Not listed	Weekly schedule + app
App and remote	App control	App control
Cable	Not listed	Cordless
Robot weight	Not listed	22.1 lb
Warranty	2 years	2 years

Final call

Consider the stronger Pool Express option