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Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Clear S vs Dolphin EON 100

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

Clear S Dolphin EON 100
Pool Express pick

Our pick: Clear S

Clear S is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Clear S includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris. Clear S carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years.

Pool Express pick

CLEAR

Clear S

Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

Current price $1,749MSRP $2,749 Save $1,000

EON

Dolphin EON 100

Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft with steps, benches or tanning ledges that need whole-pool cordless cleaning, with a two-year warranty.

Listed price See product
Pool Express pick

Why Clear S is our pick

Pool Express pick

Clear S

Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

$1,749

Buy Clear S
Buying guidance

Clear S or Dolphin EON 100: our take

Clear S and Dolphin EON 100 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

Clear S is intended for inground pools, while Dolphin EON 100 is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Both are rated for pools up to 50 ft. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Clear S lists 2 active brushes, Intelligent navigation (C9 microprocessor), and Quad (2 pump + 2 drive) motors. Dolphin EON 100 lists SmartMap navigation.

Filtration and debris

Clear S includes UltraFilter; Dolphin EON 100 includes Basket. That gives Clear S the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand. Dolphin EON 100 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 EON 100 provides a weekly timer and smartphone control. Clear S uses a 59 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Dolphin EON 100 uses cordless battery power. Clear S is listed at 27.6 lb versus 22.1 lb for Dolphin EON 100; that 5.5 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.

Price, warranty and the decision

Clear S lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin EON 100. Pool Express pick: Clear S. Clear S includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris. Clear S carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years. Choose Dolphin EON 100 when it is the better fit for owners who value cordless handling more than automatic scheduling and continuous power.

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 EON 100
Cleans the pool floor Yes Yes
Climbs and cleans walls Yes Yes
Scrubs the waterline Yes Yes
Fine-debris filter included YesEdge No
Large-debris filter No YesEdge
Automatic scheduling Yes Yes
Smartphone app Yes Yes
Anti-tangle swivel Yes Not listed
3-year warranty YesEdge No
No recharging between cycles YesEdge No
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 inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

  • Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
  • Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
  • Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles

Where Dolphin EON 100 stands out

Dolphin EON 100 is the better fit for owners who value cordless handling more than automatic scheduling and continuous power.

  • Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
  • Weighs 22.1 lb versus 27.6 lb

Clear S vs Dolphin EON 100 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 EON 100
Best fit Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft with steps, benches or tanning ledges that need whole-pool cordless cleaning, with a two-year warranty.
Starting price $1,749 See product
Pool type Inground Inground, Above-ground
Maximum pool length Up to 50 ft Up to 50 ft
Cleaning coverage Floor, Walls, Waterline Floor, Walls, Waterline
Power Corded Cordless
Filtration UltraFilter Basket
Scheduling Weekly schedule + app Weekly schedule + app
App and remote App + included remote App control
Cable 59 ft with anti-tangle swivel Cordless
Robot weight 27.6 lb 22.1 lb
Warranty 3 years 2 years
Final call

Choose Clear S

Clear S is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Clear S includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris. Clear S carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years.

Buy Clear S

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