Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Aquabot REVA vs Dolphin T45

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 T45 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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Dolphin T45

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

Listed price $1,499

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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 T45: our take

Aquabot REVA and Dolphin T45 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

Both robots are intended for inground pools. Dolphin T45 has a published maximum pool length of 50 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 T45 lists CleverClean navigation.

Filtration and debris

Dolphin T45 has documented included filtration—Basket and UltraFilter—while the other model's included media is not fully published. Dolphin T45 has the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand. Dolphin T45 has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Aquabot REVA provides smartphone control; Dolphin T45 provides a weekly timer and smartphone control.

Price, warranty and the decision

Aquabot REVA is listed at $499 and Dolphin T45 at $1,499; Aquabot REVA is $1,000 less. Each lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Aquabot REVA and Dolphin T45 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 T45
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 $1,000 lower

Where Dolphin T45 stands out

Dolphin T45 is the better fit for inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves