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Residential and commercial pools need different robots
Aquabot Rapids 2500 and Dolphin Wave 100 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Clear S for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 100 for commercial use.
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Aquabot Rapids 2500
Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Wave
Dolphin Wave 100
Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Choose residential and commercial cleaners separately
Clear S
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,749
Buy Clear S
Dolphin Wave 100
Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
$4,699
Buy Dolphin Wave 100Aquabot Rapids 2500 or Dolphin Wave 100: our take
Aquabot Rapids 2500 and Dolphin Wave 100 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 Rapids 2500 is intended for inground and above-ground pools, while Dolphin Wave 100 is intended for commercial pools. Aquabot Rapids 2500 is rated for pools up to 50 ft; Dolphin Wave 100 is rated up to 88 ft. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Aquabot Rapids 2500 lists Gyroscope navigation. Dolphin Wave 100 lists Gyroscope navigation and Commercial-grade motors.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Wave 100 has documented included filtration—Standard filter—while the other model's included media is not fully published.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Aquabot Rapids 2500 provides smartphone control; Dolphin Wave 100 provides no fully published timer, app or remote specification.
Price, warranty and the decision
Aquabot Rapids 2500 is listed at $999 and Dolphin Wave 100 at $4,699; Aquabot Rapids 2500 is $3,700 less. Each lists a 2-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 S. 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 Rapids 2500 | Dolphin Wave 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 | No |
| Automatic scheduling | Not listed | Not listed |
| Smartphone app | Yes | Not listed |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | Not listed |
| 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.
- Has documented smartphone control
- Is listed $3,700 lower
Where Dolphin Wave 100 stands out
Dolphin Wave 100 is the better fit for pools up to 88 ft.
- Is rated for pools up to 88 ft
- 100 ft cable
Aquabot Rapids 2500 vs Dolphin Wave 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 Wave 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. |
| Starting price | $999 | $4,699 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Commercial |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Up to 88 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Not listed | Corded |
| Filtration | Not listed | Standard filter |
| Scheduling | Not listed | Not listed |
| App and remote | App control | Not listed |
| Cable | Not listed | 100 ft |
| Robot weight | Not listed | Not listed |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Choose for the pool you operate
Aquabot Rapids 2500 and Dolphin Wave 100 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Clear S for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 100 for commercial use.
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