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Our pick: Clear S
Clear S is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Clear S carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years. Clear S includes a 59 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel.
CLEAR
Clear S
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
Premium
Dolphin Premium 40
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning with app scheduling and a caddy.
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 Premium 40: our take
Clear S and Dolphin Premium 40 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. 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 Premium 40 lists 2 active brushes and CleverClean navigation.
Filtration and debris
Clear S includes UltraFilter; Dolphin Premium 40 includes Basket and UltraFilter. Both have documented fine-debris media, so basket capacity and ease of cleaning matter more than fine-particle capability. Dolphin Premium 40 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 Premium 40 provides a weekly timer and smartphone control. Clear S uses a 59 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Dolphin Premium 40 uses continuous corded power. Clear S is listed at 27.6 lb versus 18.6 lb for Dolphin Premium 40; that 9 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Clear S is listed at $1,749 and Dolphin Premium 40 at $1,629; Dolphin Premium 40 is $120 less. Clear S lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin Premium 40. Pool Express pick: Clear S. Clear S carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years. Clear S includes a 59 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel. Choose Dolphin Premium 40 when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,629 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 Premium 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | Yes | Yes |
| Fine-debris filter included | Yes | Yes |
| Large-debris filter | No | YesEdge |
| Automatic scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone app | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | Yes |
| 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 inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
- 59 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel
Where Dolphin Premium 40 stands out
Dolphin Premium 40 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,629 starting price.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Is listed $120 lower
- Weighs 18.6 lb versus 27.6 lb
Clear S vs Dolphin Premium 40 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 Premium 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. | Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning with app scheduling and a caddy. |
| Starting price | $1,749 | $1,629 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Up to 50 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | UltraFilter | Basket, UltraFilter |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | Weekly schedule + app |
| App and remote | App + included remote | App control |
| Cable | 59 ft with anti-tangle swivel | Not listed |
| Robot weight | 27.6 lb | 18.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
Choose Clear S
Clear S is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Clear S carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years. Clear S includes a 59 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel.
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