Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Dolphin Advantage Pro vs Dolphin Explorer E25

A side-by-side comparison of pool fit, cleaning coverage, filtration, controls and the better Pool Express option.

By Brian Williamson, Pool Express product specialist
Updated November 9, 2026

Better alternative

A stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Advantage Pro and Dolphin Explorer E25 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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Advantage

Dolphin Advantage Pro

Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.

Listed price $1,399

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Explorer

Dolphin Explorer E25

Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.

Listed price $899

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A better alternative

What we recommend instead

Pool Express pick

Dolphin Quantum

Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.

$1,649

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Buying guidance

Dolphin Advantage Pro or Dolphin Explorer E25: our take

Dolphin Advantage Pro and Dolphin Explorer E25 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. Dolphin Advantage Pro cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin Explorer E25 cleans floor and walls.

Filtration and debris

Dolphin Advantage Pro has documented included filtration—Basket—while the other model's included media is not fully published. Dolphin Advantage Pro also has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Dolphin Advantage Pro provides a weekly timer and smartphone control; Dolphin Explorer E25 provides smartphone control.

Price, warranty and the decision

Dolphin Advantage Pro is listed at $1,399 and Dolphin Explorer E25 at $899; Dolphin Explorer E25 is $500 less. Each lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Dolphin Advantage Pro and Dolphin Explorer E25 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 Advantage Pro	Dolphin Explorer E25
Cleans the pool floor	Yes	Yes
Climbs and cleans walls	Yes	Yes
Scrubs the waterline	YesEdge	No
Fine-debris filter included	No	No
Large-debris filter	YesEdge	No
Automatic scheduling	Yes	Not listed
Smartphone app	Yes	Yes
Anti-tangle swivel	Yes	Not listed
3-year warranty	No	No
No recharging between cycles	Yes	Not listed
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 Advantage Pro stands out

Dolphin Advantage Pro is the better fit for inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.

Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves

Where Dolphin Explorer E25 stands out

Dolphin Explorer E25 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $899 starting price.

Is listed $500 lower
Cleans floor and walls

Dolphin Advantage Pro vs Dolphin Explorer E25 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 Advantage Pro	Dolphin Explorer E25
Best fit	Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.	Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
Starting price	$1,399	$899
Pool type	Inground	Inground
Maximum pool length	Up to 50 ft	Up to 50 ft
Cleaning coverage	Floor, Walls, Waterline	Floor, Walls
Power	Corded	Not listed
Filtration	Basket	Not listed
Scheduling	Weekly schedule + app	Not listed
App and remote	App control	App control
Cable	60 ft with anti-tangle swivel	Not listed
Robot weight	Not listed	Not listed
Warranty	2 years	2 years

Final call

Consider the stronger Pool Express option