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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 adds smartphone control.
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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 Premier
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris and heavy leaves.
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 Premier: our take
Clear UV and Dolphin Premier 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 UV lists 2 active brushes, Intelligent navigation (C9 microprocessor), and Quad (2 pump + 2 drive) motors. Dolphin Premier lists 2 active brushes, SmartNav 2.0 navigation, and Dual commercial-grade motors.
Filtration and debris
Clear UV includes UltraFilter; Dolphin Premier includes Standard filter, NanoFilters, Oversized leaf bag, and Multi-Media. Both have documented fine-debris media, so basket capacity and ease of cleaning matter more than fine-particle capability. Dolphin Premier 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 Premier provides a weekly timer, power-supply controls, and optional remote control. Clear UV uses a 59 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Dolphin Premier uses a 60 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel. Clear UV is listed at 27.6 lb versus 20.3 lb for Dolphin Premier; that 7.300000000000001 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Both are listed at $1,999. 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 adds smartphone control. Choose Dolphin Premier when it is the better fit for inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris and heavy leaves.
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 Premier |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | YesEdge | No |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | Yes |
| 3-year warranty | Yes | Yes |
| 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 owners who put smartphone control first.
- Adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans
- Adds smartphone control
Where Dolphin Premier stands out
Dolphin Premier is the better fit for inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris and heavy leaves.
- Adds swappable Multi-Media filtration and an oversized leaf bag for changing debris
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Weighs 20.3 lb versus 27.6 lb
Clear UV vs Dolphin Premier 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 Premier |
|---|---|---|
| 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 and heavy leaves. |
| Starting price | $1,999 | $1,999 |
| 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 | Standard filter, NanoFilters, Oversized leaf bag, Multi-Media |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | Weekly schedule |
| App and remote | App + included remote | Power-supply controls |
| Cable | 59 ft with anti-tangle swivel | 60 ft with anti-tangle swivel |
| Robot weight | 27.6 lb | 20.3 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 adds smartphone control.
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