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Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Aquabot REVA vs Dolphin T15

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

Aquabot REVA Dolphin T15
Better alternative

A stronger Pool Express option

Aquabot REVA and Dolphin T15 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.

A better alternative

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Buying guidance

Aquabot REVA or Dolphin T15: our take

Aquabot REVA and Dolphin T15 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 T15 is intended for above-ground pools. Dolphin T15 has a published maximum pool length of 30 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Aquabot REVA cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin T15 cleans floor. Aquabot REVA lists Gyroscope navigation. Dolphin T15 lists 1 active brush.

Filtration and debris

Dolphin T15 has documented included filtration—Basket—while the other model's included media is not fully published. Dolphin T15 has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Aquabot REVA provides smartphone control; Dolphin T15 provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls.

Price, warranty and the decision

Aquabot REVA is listed at $499 and Dolphin T15 at $649; Aquabot REVA is $150 less. Each lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Aquabot REVA and Dolphin T15 each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall 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 REVA Dolphin T15
Cleans the pool floor Yes Yes
Climbs and cleans walls YesEdge No
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 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 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 smartphone control
  • Is listed $150 lower

Where Dolphin T15 stands out

Dolphin T15 is the better fit for above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning.

  • Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
  • Cleans the pool floor

Aquabot REVA vs Dolphin T15 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 T15
Best fit Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. Above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning.
Starting price $499 $649
Pool type Inground Above-ground
Maximum pool length Not listed Up to 30 ft
Cleaning coverage Floor, Walls, Waterline Floor
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 40 ft
Robot weight Not listed 14 lb
Warranty 2 years 2 years
Final call

Consider the stronger Pool Express option

Aquabot REVA and Dolphin T15 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.

Buy Dolphin Cayman

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