Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Aquabot REVA vs Dolphin Wave 80

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

Choose by pool type

Residential and commercial pools need different robots

Aquabot REVA and Dolphin Wave 80 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Clear S for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 80 for commercial use.

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Aquabot

Aquabot REVA

Inground pools that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.

Current price $499

Buy Aquabot REVA

Wave

Dolphin Wave 80

Commercial pools up to 68 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.

Current price $1,999

Buy Dolphin Wave 80

Right robot for each job

Choose residential and commercial cleaners separately

Residential pick

Clear S

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

$1,749

Buy Clear S

Commercial pick

Dolphin Wave 80

Commercial pools up to 68 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.

$1,999

Buy Dolphin Wave 80

Buying guidance

Aquabot REVA or Dolphin Wave 80: our take

Aquabot REVA and Dolphin Wave 80 can be compared on specifications, but they are designed for different jobs. Start with residential versus commercial use, then use the details below to understand the tradeoffs.

Pool fit and cleaning reach

Aquabot REVA is intended for inground pools, while Dolphin Wave 80 is intended for commercial pools. Dolphin Wave 80 has a published maximum pool length of 68 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 Wave 80 lists CleverClean navigation and Commercial-grade motors.

Filtration and debris

The available manufacturer records do not fully identify the filter media supplied with either robot, so filtration should be confirmed before ordering.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Aquabot REVA provides smartphone control; Dolphin Wave 80 provides no fully published timer, app or remote specification.

Price, warranty and the decision

Aquabot REVA is listed at $499 and Dolphin Wave 80 at $1,999; Aquabot REVA is $1,500 less. Each lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty. These robots are built for different jobs, so pool type and facility capacity decide the comparison before individual features do. For a residential pool, the Pool Express pick is Clear S. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. For a commercial facility, the Pool Express pick is Dolphin Wave 80. Commercial pools up to 68 ft that need floor, wall and waterline 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 Wave 80
Cleans the pool floor	Yes	Yes
Climbs and cleans walls	Yes	Yes
Scrubs the waterline	Yes	Yes
Fine-debris filter included	No	No
Large-debris filter	No	No
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	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
Has documented smartphone control
Is listed $1,500 lower

Where Dolphin Wave 80 stands out

Dolphin Wave 80 is the better fit for commercial pools up to 68 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.

Corded, plug-in power supply
For pools up to 68 ft