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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 carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years.
CLEAR
Clear UV
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
T-Line
Dolphin T55i
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
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 T55i: our take
Clear UV and Dolphin T55i 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's documented cleaning system includes 2 active brushes, Intelligent navigation (C9 microprocessor), and Quad (2 pump + 2 drive) motors.
Filtration and debris
Clear UV includes UltraFilter; Dolphin T55i includes Basket and UltraFilter. Both have documented fine-debris media, so basket capacity and ease of cleaning matter more than fine-particle capability. Dolphin T55i has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Both models provide a weekly timer, smartphone control, and included remote control. Clear UV uses a 59 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Dolphin T55i uses a 60 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel.
Price, warranty and the decision
Clear UV is listed at $1,999 and Dolphin T55i at $1,699; Dolphin T55i is $300 less. Clear UV lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin T55i. Pool Express pick: Clear UV. Clear UV adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans. Clear UV carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years. Choose Dolphin T55i when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,699 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 T55i |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 algae-prone pools that benefit from supplemental UV-C treatment.
- Adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
Where Dolphin T55i stands out
Dolphin T55i is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,699 starting price.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Is listed $300 lower
Clear UV vs Dolphin T55i 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 T55i |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Starting price | $1,999 | $1,699 |
| 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 | Basket, UltraFilter |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | Weekly schedule + app |
| App and remote | App + included remote | App + included remote |
| Cable | 59 ft with anti-tangle swivel | 60 ft with anti-tangle swivel |
| 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 adds built-in UV-C water treatment while the robot cleans. Clear UV carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years.
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