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A stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Active 10 and Dolphin Nautilus AG are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Escape. Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning.
Nautilus
Dolphin Nautilus AG
Above-ground and small inground pools up to 30 ft that need the floor vacuumed.
What we recommend instead
Dolphin Escape
Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning.
$669
Buy Dolphin EscapeDolphin Active 10 or Dolphin Nautilus AG: our take
Dolphin Active 10 and Dolphin Nautilus AG 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 above-ground pools. Both are rated for pools up to 30 ft. Each cleans floor, so coverage alone does not separate them. Dolphin Active 10 lists 1 active brush. Dolphin Nautilus AG lists 1 active brush and CleverClean navigation.
Filtration and debris
Both models include Basket.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Both models provide one-touch starts and power-supply controls. Dolphin Active 10 uses a 40 ft corded cable, while Dolphin Nautilus AG uses continuous corded power. Dolphin Active 10 is listed at 14 lb versus 14.6 lb for Dolphin Nautilus AG; 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 Nautilus AG at $568; Dolphin Nautilus AG is $81 less. Dolphin Active 10 lists a 2-year warranty compared with 1 years for Dolphin Nautilus AG. Dolphin Active 10 and Dolphin Nautilus AG each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Dolphin Escape. Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor 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 | Dolphin Active 10 | Dolphin Nautilus AG |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | No | No |
| Scrubs the waterline | No | No |
| Fine-debris filter included | No | No |
| Large-debris filter | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic scheduling | No | No |
| 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 above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning.
- Carries a 2-year warranty instead of 1 years
- Weighs 14 lb versus 14.6 lb
Where Dolphin Nautilus AG stands out
Dolphin Nautilus AG is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $568 starting price.
- Is listed $81 lower
- 1.5-hour cycle, pools up to 30 ft
Dolphin Active 10 vs Dolphin Nautilus AG 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 Nautilus AG |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning. | Above-ground and small inground pools up to 30 ft that need the floor vacuumed. |
| Starting price | $649 | $568 |
| Pool type | Above-ground | Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 30 ft | Up to 30 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor | Floor |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket | Basket |
| Scheduling | One-touch start | One-touch start |
| App and remote | Power-supply controls | Power-supply controls |
| Cable | 40 ft | Not listed |
| Robot weight | 14 lb | 14.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Active 10 and Dolphin Nautilus AG are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Escape. Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning.
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