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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.
T-Line
Dolphin T55i
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
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 T55i: our take
Clear S and Dolphin T55i 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's documented cleaning system includes 2 active brushes, Intelligent navigation (C9 microprocessor), and Quad (2 pump + 2 drive) motors.
Filtration and debris
Clear S includes UltraFilter; Dolphin T55i includes Basket and UltraFilter. Both have documented fine-debris media, so basket capacity and ease of cleaning matter more than fine-particle capability. Dolphin T55i has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Both models provide a weekly timer, smartphone control, and included remote control. Clear S uses a 59 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Dolphin T55i uses a 60 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel.
Price, warranty and the decision
Clear S is listed at $1,749 and Dolphin T55i at $1,699; Dolphin T55i is $50 less. Clear S lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin T55i. 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 T55i when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,699 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 T55i |
|---|---|---|
| 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 T55i stands out
Dolphin T55i is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,699 starting price.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Is listed $50 lower
Clear S vs Dolphin T55i 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 T55i |
|---|---|---|
| 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 fine debris. |
| Starting price | $1,749 | $1,699 |
| 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 + included remote |
| Cable | 59 ft with anti-tangle swivel | 60 ft with anti-tangle swivel |
| Robot weight | 27.6 lb | Not listed |
| 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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