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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.
CLEAR
Clear UV
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
Liberty
Dolphin Liberty 300
Inground and above-ground pools that need floor and wall cleaning, with fine debris, 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 300: our take
Clear UV and Dolphin Liberty 300 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 300 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 300 cleans floor and walls. Clear UV lists 2 active brushes, Intelligent navigation (C9 microprocessor), and Quad (2 pump + 2 drive) motors. Dolphin Liberty 300 lists Dual DC motors.
Filtration and debris
Clear UV includes UltraFilter; Dolphin Liberty 300 includes Basket and UltraFilter. Both have documented fine-debris media, so basket capacity and ease of cleaning matter more than fine-particle capability. Dolphin Liberty 300 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 300 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 300 uses cordless battery power.
Price, warranty and the decision
Clear UV is listed at $1,999 and Dolphin Liberty 300 at $1,099; Dolphin Liberty 300 is $900 less. Clear UV lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin Liberty 300. 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 Liberty 300 when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,099 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 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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
- Adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans
- Has documented smartphone control
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
Where Dolphin Liberty 300 stands out
Dolphin Liberty 300 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,099 starting price.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Is listed $900 lower
Clear UV vs Dolphin Liberty 300 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 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, with fine debris, without a power cord. |
| Starting price | $1,999 | $1,099 |
| 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, UltraFilter |
| 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 adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans.
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