Skip to main content

Free Shipping, 30-day trial and a low price guarantee on every robot. Talk to a Pool Pro

Free Shipping and a low price guarantee on every pump. Need help sizing a pump?

Hourly water readings and personalized guidance in the ICO app, with no subscription required. Ask a Pool Pro

UV systems are sized to your pump's flow rate. Talk to a Pool Pro before you order.

Can't find a part? We can usually source any pool or spa product.

Free tools for choosing and running pool equipment. See all tools or ask a Pool Pro.

Reviews are written by our in-house pool professionals from hands-on testing. How we test

Robotic pool cleaner comparison

BWT RC60 vs Dolphin Cayman

A side-by-side comparison of pool fit, cleaning coverage, filtration, controls and the better Pool Express option.

BWT RC60 Dolphin Cayman
Pool Express pick

Our pick: Dolphin Cayman

Dolphin Cayman is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Cayman adds wall climbing and scrubbing. Dolphin Cayman includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves.

Pool Express pick

Max-Series

Dolphin Cayman

Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.

Current price $1,079MSRP $1,299 Save $220
Pool Express pick

Why Dolphin Cayman is our pick

Buying guidance

BWT RC60 or Dolphin Cayman: our take

BWT RC60 and Dolphin Cayman 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

BWT RC60 is intended for inground pools, while Dolphin Cayman is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Dolphin Cayman has a published maximum pool length of 40 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. BWT RC60 cleans floor; Dolphin Cayman cleans floor and walls. BWT RC60 lists 2 active brushes. Dolphin Cayman lists 1 active brush, SmartNav 2.0 navigation, and Dual 24-volt DC motors.

Filtration and debris

Dolphin Cayman has documented included filtration—MaxBin—while the other model's included media is not fully published. Dolphin Cayman has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

BWT RC60 provides no fully published timer, app or remote specification; Dolphin Cayman provides a weekly timer and power-supply controls.

Price, warranty and the decision

BWT RC60 is listed at $1,499 and Dolphin Cayman at $1,079; Dolphin Cayman is $420 less. BWT RC60 lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin Cayman. Pool Express pick: Dolphin Cayman. Dolphin Cayman adds wall climbing and scrubbing. Dolphin Cayman includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves. Choose BWT RC60 when it is the better fit for inground pools that need floor 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 BWT RC60 Dolphin Cayman
Cleans the pool floor Yes Yes
Climbs and cleans walls No YesEdge
Scrubs the waterline No No
Fine-debris filter included No No
Large-debris filter No YesEdge
Automatic scheduling Not listed Yes
Smartphone app Not listed No
Anti-tangle swivel Not listed No
3-year warranty YesEdge 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 BWT RC60 stands out

BWT RC60 is the better fit for inground pools that need floor cleaning.

  • Uses 2 active brushes instead of 1
  • Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years

Where Dolphin Cayman stands out

Dolphin Cayman is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,079 starting price.

  • Adds wall climbing and scrubbing
  • Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
  • Is listed $420 lower

BWT RC60 vs Dolphin Cayman 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 BWT RC60 Dolphin Cayman
Best fit Inground pools that need floor cleaning. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
Starting price $1,499 $1,079
Pool type Inground Inground, Above-ground
Maximum pool length Not listed Up to 40 ft
Cleaning coverage Floor Floor, Walls
Power Not listed Corded
Filtration Not listed MaxBin
Scheduling Not listed Weekly schedule
App and remote Not listed Power-supply controls
Cable Not listed 50 ft
Robot weight Not listed 14.6 lb
Warranty 3 years 2 years
Final call

Choose Dolphin Cayman

Dolphin Cayman is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Cayman adds wall climbing and scrubbing. Dolphin Cayman includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves.

Buy Dolphin Cayman

Keep comparing without rebuilding the same specification table yourself.