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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 includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris.
CLEAR
Clear UV
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
Liberty
Dolphin Liberty 200
Inground and above-ground pools that need floor and wall cleaning, without a power cord.
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 Liberty 200: our take
Clear UV and Dolphin Liberty 200 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 Liberty 200 is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Clear UV has a published maximum pool length of 50 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Clear UV cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin Liberty 200 cleans floor and walls. Clear UV lists 2 active brushes, Intelligent navigation (C9 microprocessor), and Quad (2 pump + 2 drive) motors. Dolphin Liberty 200 lists Dual DC motors.
Filtration and debris
Clear UV includes UltraFilter; Dolphin Liberty 200 includes Basket. That gives Clear UV the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand. Dolphin Liberty 200 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 Liberty 200 provides no fully published timer, app or remote specification. Clear UV uses a 59 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Dolphin Liberty 200 uses cordless battery power.
Price, warranty and the decision
Clear UV is listed at $1,999 and Dolphin Liberty 200 at $999; Dolphin Liberty 200 is $1,000 less. Clear UV lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin Liberty 200. Pool Express pick: Clear UV. Clear UV cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line. Clear UV includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris. Choose Dolphin Liberty 200 when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $999 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 Liberty 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | YesEdge | No |
| Fine-debris filter included | YesEdge | No |
| Large-debris filter | No | YesEdge |
| Automatic scheduling | Yes | Not listed |
| Smartphone app | Yes | Not listed |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | YesEdge | No |
| 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.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
- Adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans
- Has documented smartphone control
Where Dolphin Liberty 200 stands out
Dolphin Liberty 200 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $999 starting price.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Is listed $1,000 lower
Clear UV vs Dolphin Liberty 200 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 Liberty 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. | Inground and above-ground pools that need floor and wall cleaning, without a power cord. |
| Starting price | $1,999 | $999 |
| Pool type | Inground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Not listed |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls |
| Power | Corded | Cordless |
| Filtration | UltraFilter | Basket |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | Not listed |
| App and remote | App + included remote | Not listed |
| Cable | 59 ft with anti-tangle swivel | Cordless |
| Robot weight | 27.6 lb | Not listed |
| 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 includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris.
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