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Our pick: Dolphin Cayman
Dolphin Cayman is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Cayman adds wall climbing and scrubbing. Dolphin Cayman can start on a weekly schedule without a manual launch before every cycle.
Max-Series
Dolphin Cayman
Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
Why Dolphin Cayman is our pick
Dolphin Cayman
Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
$1,079
Buy Dolphin CaymanDolphin Active 10 or Dolphin Cayman: our take
Dolphin Active 10 and Dolphin Cayman 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
Dolphin Active 10 is intended for above-ground pools, while Dolphin Cayman is intended for inground and above-ground pools. Dolphin Active 10 is rated for pools up to 30 ft; Dolphin Cayman is rated up to 40 ft. Dolphin Active 10 cleans floor; Dolphin Cayman cleans floor and walls. Dolphin Active 10 lists 1 active brush. Dolphin Cayman lists 1 active brush, SmartNav 2.0 navigation, and Dual 24-volt DC motors.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Active 10 includes Basket; Dolphin Cayman includes MaxBin.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Dolphin Active 10 provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls; Dolphin Cayman provides a weekly timer and power-supply controls. Dolphin Active 10 uses a 40 ft corded cable, while Dolphin Cayman uses a 50 ft corded cable. Dolphin Active 10 is listed at 14 lb versus 14.6 lb for Dolphin Cayman; that 0.5999999999999996 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Active 10 is listed at $649 and Dolphin Cayman at $1,079; Dolphin Active 10 is $430 less. Each lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Pool Express pick: Dolphin Cayman. Dolphin Cayman adds wall climbing and scrubbing. Dolphin Cayman can start on a weekly schedule without a manual launch before every cycle. Choose Dolphin Active 10 when it is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $649 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 | Dolphin Active 10 | Dolphin Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | No | YesEdge |
| Scrubs the waterline | No | No |
| Fine-debris filter included | No | No |
| Large-debris filter | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic scheduling | No | YesEdge |
| Smartphone app | No | No |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | No |
| 3-year warranty | No | No |
| No recharging between cycles | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in UV-C water treatment | No | No |
Unknown is not treated as “no.” Specifications come from the product pages, current catalog records and manufacturer material collected for this site.
Where Dolphin Active 10 stands out
Dolphin Active 10 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $649 starting price.
- Is listed $430 lower
- Weighs 14 lb versus 14.6 lb
Where Dolphin Cayman stands out
Dolphin Cayman is the better fit for pools up to 40 ft.
- Adds wall climbing and scrubbing
- Can start on a weekly schedule without a manual launch before every cycle
- Is rated for pools up to 40 ft
Dolphin Active 10 vs Dolphin Cayman 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 | Dolphin Active 10 | Dolphin Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning. | Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning. |
| Starting price | $649 | $1,079 |
| Pool type | Above-ground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 30 ft | Up to 40 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor | Floor, Walls |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket | MaxBin |
| Scheduling | One-touch start | Weekly schedule |
| App and remote | Power-supply controls | Power-supply controls |
| Cable | 40 ft | 50 ft |
| Robot weight | 14 lb | 14.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Choose Dolphin Cayman
Dolphin Cayman is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Cayman adds wall climbing and scrubbing. Dolphin Cayman can start on a weekly schedule without a manual launch before every cycle.
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