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A stronger Pool Express option
Aquabot REVA and Dolphin Premium 2000 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.
Premium
Dolphin Premium 2000
Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft with steps or a sun ledge that need full-coverage cleaning on a schedule.
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 Premium 2000: our take
Aquabot REVA and Dolphin Premium 2000 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 Premium 2000 is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Dolphin Premium 2000 has a published maximum pool length of 40 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Aquabot REVA lists Gyroscope navigation. Dolphin Premium 2000 lists 2 active brushes and CleverClean navigation.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Premium 2000 has documented included filtration—Basket and UltraFilter—while the other model's included media is not fully published. Dolphin Premium 2000 has the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand. Dolphin Premium 2000 has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Aquabot REVA provides smartphone control; Dolphin Premium 2000 provides a weekly timer and smartphone control.
Price, warranty and the decision
Aquabot REVA is listed at $499 and Dolphin Premium 2000 at $1,199; Aquabot REVA is $700 less. Each lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Aquabot REVA and Dolphin Premium 2000 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 Premium 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | Yes | Yes |
| Fine-debris filter included | No | YesEdge |
| Large-debris filter | No | YesEdge |
| Automatic scheduling | Not listed | Yes |
| Smartphone app | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | Yes |
| 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.
- Adds gyroscope-assisted navigation
- Is listed $700 lower
Where Dolphin Premium 2000 stands out
Dolphin Premium 2000 is the better fit for inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft with steps or a sun ledge that need full-coverage cleaning on a schedule.
- Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
Aquabot REVA vs Dolphin Premium 2000 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 Premium 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft with steps or a sun ledge that need full-coverage cleaning on a schedule. |
| Starting price | $499 | $1,199 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Not listed | Up to 40 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Not listed | Corded |
| Filtration | Not listed | Basket, UltraFilter |
| Scheduling | Not listed | Weekly schedule + app |
| App and remote | App control | App control |
| Cable | Not listed | Not listed |
| Robot weight | Not listed | 17.9 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Aquabot REVA and Dolphin Premium 2000 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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