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Our pick: Clear S
Clear S is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Clear S is listed $500 lower. 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 60
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning with app control, Pick-Up and a three-year warranty.
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 60: our take
Clear S and Dolphin Premium 60 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 60 lists 2 active brushes and CleverClean navigation.
Filtration and debris
Clear S includes UltraFilter; Dolphin Premium 60 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 60 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 60 provides a weekly timer and smartphone control. Clear S uses a 59 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Dolphin Premium 60 uses continuous corded power. Clear S is listed at 27.6 lb versus 24.3 lb for Dolphin Premium 60; that 3.3000000000000007 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 60 at $2,249; Clear S is $500 less. Each lists a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Pool Express pick: Clear S. Clear S is listed $500 lower. Clear S includes a 59 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel. Choose Dolphin Premium 60 when it is the better fit for inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning with app control, Pick-Up and a three-year warranty.
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 60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| 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 shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,749 starting price.
- Is listed $500 lower
- 59 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel
Where Dolphin Premium 60 stands out
Dolphin Premium 60 is the better fit for inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning with app control, Pick-Up and a three-year warranty.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Weighs 24.3 lb versus 27.6 lb
Clear S vs Dolphin Premium 60 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 60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 control, Pick-Up and a three-year warranty. |
| Starting price | $1,749 | $2,249 |
| 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 | 24.3 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
Choose Clear S
Clear S is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Clear S is listed $500 lower. Clear S includes a 59 ft cable with anti-tangle swivel.
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