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Our pick: Clear UV
Clear UV is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Clear UV adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans. Clear UV runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles.
CLEAR
Clear UV
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
EON
Dolphin EON 120d
Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft that need whole-pool cordless cleaning with minimal filter maintenance and a three-year warranty.
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 EON 120d: our take
Clear UV and Dolphin EON 120d 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 EON 120d 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 UV lists 2 active brushes, Intelligent navigation (C9 microprocessor), and Quad (2 pump + 2 drive) motors. Dolphin EON 120d lists SmartMap navigation.
Filtration and debris
Clear UV includes UltraFilter; Dolphin EON 120d includes Basket and UltraFilter. Both have documented fine-debris media, so basket capacity and ease of cleaning matter more than fine-particle capability. Dolphin EON 120d 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 EON 120d provides a weekly timer and smartphone control. Clear UV uses a 59 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Dolphin EON 120d uses cordless battery power. Clear UV is listed at 27.6 lb versus 24.3 lb for Dolphin EON 120d; that 3.3000000000000007 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Each lists a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Pool Express pick: Clear UV. Clear UV adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans. Clear UV runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles. Choose Dolphin EON 120d 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 UV | Dolphin EON 120d |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | Yes | Yes |
| No recharging between cycles | YesEdge | No |
| 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 algae-prone pools that benefit from supplemental UV-C treatment.
- Adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans
- Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles
Where Dolphin EON 120d stands out
Dolphin EON 120d 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 24.3 lb versus 27.6 lb
Clear UV vs Dolphin EON 120d 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 EON 120d |
|---|---|---|
| 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 that need whole-pool cordless cleaning with minimal filter maintenance and a three-year warranty. |
| Starting price | $1,999 | 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, UltraFilter |
| 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 | 24.3 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
Choose Clear UV
Clear UV is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Clear UV adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans. Clear UV runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles.
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