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Residential and commercial pools need different robots
Aquabot X4 and Dolphin Wave 140 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Dolphin Quantum for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 100 for commercial use.
Aquabot
Aquabot X4
Inground and above-ground pools up to 60 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Wave
Dolphin Wave 140
Commercial pools up to 127 ft in daily use that need floor cleaning with high capacity.
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Dolphin Quantum
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,649
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Dolphin Wave 100
Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
$4,699
Buy Dolphin Wave 100Aquabot X4 or Dolphin Wave 140: our take
Aquabot X4 and Dolphin Wave 140 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 X4 is intended for inground and above-ground pools, while Dolphin Wave 140 is intended for commercial pools. Aquabot X4 is rated for pools up to 60 ft; Dolphin Wave 140 is rated up to 127 ft. Aquabot X4 cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin Wave 140 cleans floor. Aquabot X4 lists 1 active brush and Intelligent navigation. Dolphin Wave 140 lists 6 active brushes.
Filtration and debris
Both models include Basket.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Aquabot X4 provides a weekly timer; Dolphin Wave 140 provides one-touch starts and included remote control. Aquabot X4 uses a 60 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Dolphin Wave 140 uses a 140 ft corded cable. Aquabot X4 is listed at 40 lb versus 55.1 lb for Dolphin Wave 140; that 15.100000000000001 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Aquabot X4 is listed at $747 and Dolphin Wave 140 at $8,499; Aquabot X4 is $7,752 less. Aquabot X4 lists a 2-year warranty compared with 3 years for Dolphin Wave 140. 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 Dolphin Quantum. 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 100. Commercial pools up to 88 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 X4 | Dolphin Wave 140 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic scheduling | YesEdge | No |
| Smartphone app | Not listed | Not listed |
| Anti-tangle swivel | YesEdge | No |
| 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.
- 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 listed $7,752 lower
Where Dolphin Wave 140 stands out
Dolphin Wave 140 is the better fit for pools up to 127 ft.
- Uses 6 active brushes instead of 1
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
- Is rated for pools up to 127 ft
Aquabot X4 vs Dolphin Wave 140 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 Wave 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground and above-ground pools up to 60 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. | Commercial pools up to 127 ft in daily use that need floor cleaning with high capacity. |
| Starting price | $747 | $8,499 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Inground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 60 ft | Up to 127 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket | Basket |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule | One-touch start |
| App and remote | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cable | 60 ft with anti-tangle swivel | 140 ft |
| Robot weight | 40 lb | 55.1 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
Choose for the pool you operate
Aquabot X4 and Dolphin Wave 140 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Dolphin Quantum for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 100 for commercial use.
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