Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Aquabot REVA vs Dolphin Liberty 200

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 REVA and Dolphin Liberty 200 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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Aquabot

Aquabot REVA

Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.

Current price $499

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Liberty

Dolphin Liberty 200

Inground and above-ground pools that need floor and wall cleaning, without a power cord.

Listed price $999

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A better alternative

What we recommend instead

Pool Express pick

Dolphin Quantum

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

$1,649

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Buying guidance

Aquabot REVA or Dolphin Liberty 200: our take

Aquabot REVA and Dolphin Liberty 200 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 Liberty 200 is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Aquabot REVA cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin Liberty 200 cleans floor and walls. Aquabot REVA lists Gyroscope navigation. Dolphin Liberty 200 lists Dual DC motors.

Filtration and debris

Dolphin Liberty 200 has documented included filtration—Basket—while the other model's included media is not fully published. Dolphin Liberty 200 has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Aquabot REVA provides smartphone control; Dolphin Liberty 200 provides no fully published timer, app or remote specification.

Price, warranty and the decision

Aquabot REVA is listed at $499 and Dolphin Liberty 200 at $999; Aquabot REVA is $500 less. Each lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Aquabot REVA and Dolphin Liberty 200 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 Liberty 200
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	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	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 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
Has documented smartphone control
Is listed $500 lower

Where Dolphin Liberty 200 stands out

Dolphin Liberty 200 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 and walls