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Our pick: Clear UV
Clear UV is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Clear UV cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line. Clear UV adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans.
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Clear UV
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
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Dolphin Active 15
Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning, with fine debris.
Why Clear UV is our pick
Clear UV
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,999
Buy Clear UVClear UV or Dolphin Active 15: our take
Clear UV and Dolphin Active 15 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 UV is intended for inground pools, while Dolphin Active 15 is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Clear UV is rated for pools up to 50 ft; Dolphin Active 15 is rated up to 33 ft. Clear UV cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin Active 15 cleans floor and walls. Clear UV lists 2 active brushes, Intelligent navigation (C9 microprocessor), and Quad (2 pump + 2 drive) motors. Dolphin Active 15 lists 1 active brush.
Filtration and debris
Clear UV includes UltraFilter; Dolphin Active 15 includes Basket and UltraFilter. Both have documented fine-debris media, so basket capacity and ease of cleaning matter more than fine-particle capability. Dolphin Active 15 has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Clear UV provides a weekly timer, smartphone control, and included remote control; Dolphin Active 15 provides a weekly timer and power-supply controls. Clear UV uses a 59 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Dolphin Active 15 uses a 40 ft corded cable. Clear UV is listed at 27.6 lb versus 14 lb for Dolphin Active 15; that 13.600000000000001 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Clear UV is listed at $1,999 and Dolphin Active 15 at $849; Dolphin Active 15 is $1,150 less. Clear UV lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin Active 15. Pool Express pick: Clear UV. Clear UV cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line. Clear UV adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans. Choose Dolphin Active 15 when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $849 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 UV | Dolphin Active 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | YesEdge | No |
| Fine-debris filter included | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | YesEdge | 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 UV stands out
Clear UV is the better fit for pools up to 50 ft.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- Adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans
- Uses 2 active brushes instead of 1
- Adds smartphone control
Where Dolphin Active 15 stands out
Dolphin Active 15 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $849 starting price.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Is listed $1,150 lower
- Weighs 14 lb versus 27.6 lb
Clear UV vs Dolphin Active 15 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 UV | Dolphin Active 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning, with fine debris. |
| Starting price | $1,999 | $849 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Up to 33 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | UltraFilter | Basket, UltraFilter |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | Weekly schedule |
| App and remote | App + included remote | Power-supply controls |
| Cable | 59 ft with anti-tangle swivel | 40 ft |
| Robot weight | 27.6 lb | 14 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
Choose Clear UV
Clear UV is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Clear UV cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line. Clear UV adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans.
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