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Our pick: Clear S
Clear S is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Clear S cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line. Clear S includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris.
CLEAR
Clear S
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
Advantage
Dolphin Advantage
Inground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
Why Clear S is our pick
Clear S
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,749
Buy Clear SClear S or Dolphin Advantage: our take
Clear S and Dolphin Advantage 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 pools. Clear S is rated for pools up to 50 ft; Dolphin Advantage is rated up to 33 ft. Clear S cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin Advantage cleans floor and walls. Clear S lists 2 active brushes, Intelligent navigation (C9 microprocessor), and Quad (2 pump + 2 drive) motors. Dolphin Advantage lists 1 active brush.
Filtration and debris
Clear S includes UltraFilter; Dolphin Advantage includes Basket. That gives Clear S the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand. Dolphin Advantage has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Clear S provides a weekly timer, smartphone control, and included remote control; Dolphin Advantage provides a weekly timer and power-supply controls. Clear S uses a 59 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Dolphin Advantage uses a 50 ft corded cable. Clear S is listed at 27.6 lb versus 14 lb for Dolphin Advantage; that 13.600000000000001 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Clear S is listed at $1,749 and Dolphin Advantage at $699; Dolphin Advantage is $1,050 less. Clear S lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin Advantage. Pool Express pick: Clear S. Clear S cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line. Clear S includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris. Choose Dolphin Advantage when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $699 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 | Clear S | Dolphin Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | YesEdge | No |
| Fine-debris filter included | YesEdge | No |
| Large-debris filter | No | YesEdge |
| Automatic scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone app | YesEdge | No |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | YesEdge | 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 Clear S stands out
Clear S is the better fit for pools up to 50 ft.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
- Uses 2 active brushes instead of 1
- Adds smartphone control
Where Dolphin Advantage stands out
Dolphin Advantage is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $699 starting price.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Is listed $1,050 lower
- Weighs 14 lb versus 27.6 lb
Clear S vs Dolphin Advantage 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 | Clear S | Dolphin Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. | Inground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning. |
| Starting price | $1,749 | $699 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Up to 33 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | UltraFilter | Basket |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | Weekly schedule |
| App and remote | App + included remote | Power-supply controls |
| Cable | 59 ft with anti-tangle swivel | 50 ft |
| Robot weight | 27.6 lb | 14 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
Choose Clear S
Clear S is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Clear S cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line. Clear S includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris.
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