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A stronger Pool Express option
Clear UV and Dolphin T15 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
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Clear UV
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
What we recommend instead
Dolphin Cayman
Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
$1,079
Buy Dolphin CaymanClear UV or Dolphin T15: our take
Clear UV and Dolphin T15 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 T15 is intended for above-ground pools. Clear UV is rated for pools up to 50 ft; Dolphin T15 is rated up to 30 ft. Clear UV cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin T15 cleans floor. Clear UV lists 2 active brushes, Intelligent navigation (C9 microprocessor), and Quad (2 pump + 2 drive) motors. Dolphin T15 lists 1 active brush.
Filtration and debris
Clear UV includes UltraFilter; Dolphin T15 includes Basket. That gives Clear UV the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand. Dolphin T15 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 T15 provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls. Clear UV uses a 59 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Dolphin T15 uses a 40 ft corded cable. Clear UV is listed at 27.6 lb versus 14 lb for Dolphin T15; 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 T15 at $649; Dolphin T15 is $1,350 less. Clear UV lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin T15. Clear UV and Dolphin T15 each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
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 T15 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | YesEdge | No |
| Scrubs the waterline | YesEdge | No |
| Fine-debris filter included | YesEdge | No |
| Large-debris filter | No | YesEdge |
| Automatic scheduling | YesEdge | No |
| 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
- Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
- Adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans
- Uses 2 active brushes instead of 1
Where Dolphin T15 stands out
Dolphin T15 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $649 starting price.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Is listed $1,350 lower
- Weighs 14 lb versus 27.6 lb
Clear UV vs Dolphin T15 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 T15 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. | Above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning. |
| Starting price | $1,999 | $649 |
| Pool type | Inground | Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Up to 30 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | UltraFilter | Basket |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | One-touch start |
| 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 |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Clear UV and Dolphin T15 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
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