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A stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Active 2000 and Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Quantum. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
Active
Dolphin Active 2000
Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft with steps or a sun ledge that need full-coverage cleaning on a schedule.
EON
Dolphin Nautilus EON 100
Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft with steps, benches or tanning ledges that need whole-pool cordless cleaning.
What we recommend instead
Dolphin Quantum
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,649
Buy Dolphin QuantumDolphin Active 2000 or Dolphin Nautilus EON 100: our take
Dolphin Active 2000 and Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 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 and above-ground pools. Dolphin Active 2000 is rated for pools up to 40 ft; Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 is rated up to 50 ft. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Dolphin Active 2000 lists 2 active brushes and CleverClean navigation. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 lists 2 active brushes and SmartMap navigation.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Active 2000 includes Basket and UltraFilter; Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 includes Basket. That gives Dolphin Active 2000 the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Both models provide a weekly timer and smartphone control. Dolphin Active 2000 uses continuous corded power, while Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 uses cordless battery power. Dolphin Active 2000 is listed at 17.9 lb versus 22.1 lb for Dolphin Nautilus EON 100; that 4.200000000000003 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Active 2000 is listed at $1,199 and Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 at $899; Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 is $300 less. Dolphin Active 2000 lists a 2-year warranty compared with 1 years for Dolphin Nautilus EON 100. Dolphin Active 2000 and Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Dolphin Quantum. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
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 2000 | Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | Yes | Yes |
| Fine-debris filter included | YesEdge | No |
| Large-debris filter | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone app | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Yes | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | No | No |
| No recharging between cycles | YesEdge | No |
| 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 2000 stands out
Dolphin Active 2000 is the better fit for inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft with steps or a sun ledge that need full-coverage cleaning on a schedule.
- Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
- Carries a 2-year warranty instead of 1 years
- Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles
- Weighs 17.9 lb versus 22.1 lb
Where Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 stands out
Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $899 starting price.
- Is rated for pools up to 50 ft
- Is listed $300 lower
Dolphin Active 2000 vs Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 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 2000 | Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft with steps or a sun ledge that need full-coverage cleaning on a schedule. | Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft with steps, benches or tanning ledges that need whole-pool cordless cleaning. |
| Starting price | $1,199 | $899 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 40 ft | Up to 50 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Corded | Cordless |
| Filtration | Basket, UltraFilter | Basket |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | Weekly schedule + app |
| App and remote | App control | App control |
| Cable | Not listed | Cordless |
| Robot weight | 17.9 lb | 22.1 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Active 2000 and Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Quantum. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
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