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Our pick: Dolphin Premier
Dolphin Premier is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Premier adds swappable Multi-Media filtration and an oversized leaf bag for changing debris. Dolphin Premier includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris.
Aquabot
Aquabot X4
Inground and above-ground pools up to 60 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
ProLine
Dolphin Premier
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris and heavy leaves.
Why Dolphin Premier is our pick
Dolphin Premier
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris and heavy leaves.
$1,999
Buy Dolphin PremierAquabot X4 or Dolphin Premier: our take
Aquabot X4 and Dolphin Premier 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 X4 is intended for inground and above-ground pools, while Dolphin Premier is intended for inground pools. Aquabot X4 is rated for pools up to 60 ft; Dolphin Premier is rated up to 50 ft. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Aquabot X4 lists 1 active brush and Intelligent navigation. Dolphin Premier lists 2 active brushes, SmartNav 2.0 navigation, and Dual commercial-grade motors.
Filtration and debris
Aquabot X4 includes Basket; Dolphin Premier includes Standard filter, NanoFilters, Oversized leaf bag, and Multi-Media. Dolphin Premier has the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Aquabot X4 provides a weekly timer; Dolphin Premier provides a weekly timer, power-supply controls, and optional remote control. Both use a 60 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel. Aquabot X4 is listed at 40 lb versus 20.3 lb for Dolphin Premier; that 19.7 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Aquabot X4 is listed at $747 and Dolphin Premier at $1,999; Aquabot X4 is $1,252 less. Aquabot X4 lists a 2-year warranty compared with 3 years for Dolphin Premier. Pool Express pick: Dolphin Premier. Dolphin Premier adds swappable Multi-Media filtration and an oversized leaf bag for changing debris. Dolphin Premier includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris. Choose Aquabot X4 when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $747 starting price.
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 Premier |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone app | Not listed | No |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | Yes |
| 3-year warranty | No | YesEdge |
| 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.
- Is rated for pools up to 60 ft
- Is listed $1,252 lower
Where Dolphin Premier stands out
Dolphin Premier is the better fit for inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris and heavy leaves.
- Adds swappable Multi-Media filtration and an oversized leaf bag for changing debris
- Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
- Uses 2 active brushes instead of 1
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
Aquabot X4 vs Dolphin Premier 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 X4 | Dolphin Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground and above-ground pools up to 60 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris and heavy leaves. |
| Starting price | $747 | $1,999 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Inground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 60 ft | Up to 50 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket | Standard filter, NanoFilters, Oversized leaf bag, Multi-Media |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule | Weekly schedule |
| App and remote | Not listed | Power-supply controls |
| Cable | 60 ft with anti-tangle swivel | 60 ft with anti-tangle swivel |
| Robot weight | 40 lb | 20.3 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
Choose Dolphin Premier
Dolphin Premier is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Premier adds swappable Multi-Media filtration and an oversized leaf bag for changing debris. Dolphin Premier includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris.
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