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A stronger Pool Express option
Aquabot REVA and Dolphin Active Solo are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Quantum. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
Aquabot
Aquabot REVA
Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Active
Dolphin Active Solo
Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning at the lowest Active-series price.
What we recommend instead
Dolphin Quantum
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,649
Buy Dolphin QuantumAquabot REVA or Dolphin Active Solo: our take
Aquabot REVA and Dolphin Active Solo 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
Aquabot REVA is intended for inground pools, while Dolphin Active Solo is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Dolphin Active Solo has a published maximum pool length of 33 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Aquabot REVA cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin Active Solo cleans floor and walls. Aquabot REVA lists Gyroscope navigation. Dolphin Active Solo lists 1 active brush and CleverClean navigation.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Active Solo has documented included filtration—Basket—while the other model's included media is not fully published. Dolphin Active Solo has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Aquabot REVA provides smartphone control; Dolphin Active Solo provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls.
Price, warranty and the decision
Aquabot REVA is listed at $499 and Dolphin Active Solo at $599; Aquabot REVA is $100 less. Each lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Aquabot REVA and Dolphin Active Solo each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Dolphin Quantum. 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 REVA | Dolphin Active Solo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No |
| 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 REVA stands out
Aquabot REVA is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $499 starting price.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- Adds gyroscope-assisted navigation
- Adds smartphone control
- Is listed $100 lower
Where Dolphin Active Solo stands out
Dolphin Active Solo is the better fit for inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning at the lowest Active-series price.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Cleans floor and walls
Aquabot REVA vs Dolphin Active Solo 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 REVA | Dolphin Active Solo |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning at the lowest Active-series price. |
| Starting price | $499 | $599 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Not listed | Up to 33 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls |
| Power | Not listed | Corded |
| Filtration | Not listed | Basket |
| Scheduling | Not listed | One-touch start |
| App and remote | App control | Power-supply controls |
| Cable | Not listed | Not listed |
| Robot weight | Not listed | 14.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Aquabot REVA and Dolphin Active Solo are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Quantum. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
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