Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Aquabot X4 vs Dolphin Echo

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 X4 and Dolphin Echo 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 X4

Inground and above-ground pools up to 60 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.

Listed price $747

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Echo

Dolphin Echo

Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning with the least fuss.

Listed price $749

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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 X4 or Dolphin Echo: our take

Aquabot X4 and Dolphin Echo 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 and above-ground pools. Aquabot X4 is rated for pools up to 60 ft; Dolphin Echo is rated up to 33 ft. Aquabot X4 cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin Echo cleans floor and walls. Aquabot X4 lists 1 active brush and Intelligent navigation. Dolphin Echo lists 1 active brush and CleverClean navigation.

Filtration and debris

Both models include Basket.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Aquabot X4 provides a weekly timer; Dolphin Echo provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls. Aquabot X4 uses a 60 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Dolphin Echo uses continuous corded power. Aquabot X4 is listed at 40 lb versus 14.8 lb for Dolphin Echo; that 25.2 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.

Price, warranty and the decision

Aquabot X4 is listed at $747 and Dolphin Echo at $749; Aquabot X4 is $2 less. Each lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Aquabot X4 and Dolphin Echo 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 X4	Dolphin Echo
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	Yes	Yes
Automatic scheduling	YesEdge	No
Smartphone app	Not listed	No
Anti-tangle swivel	YesEdge	No
3-year warranty	No	No
No recharging between cycles	Yes	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 X4 stands out

Aquabot X4 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $747 starting price.

Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
Can start on a weekly schedule without a manual launch before every cycle
Uses an anti-tangle swivel cable
Is rated for pools up to 60 ft

Where Dolphin Echo stands out

Dolphin Echo is the better fit for inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning with the least fuss.

Weighs 14.8 lb versus 40 lb
Cleans floor and walls