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Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Dolphin Advantage Ultra vs Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300

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

Dolphin Advantage Ultra Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300
Better alternative

A stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Advantage Ultra and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 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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Buying guidance

Dolphin Advantage Ultra or Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300: our take

Dolphin Advantage Ultra and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 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 Advantage Ultra has a published maximum pool length of 50 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Dolphin Advantage Ultra cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 cleans floor.

Filtration and debris

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

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Dolphin Advantage Ultra provides a weekly timer and power-supply controls; Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 provides daily scheduling. Dolphin Advantage Ultra uses a 60 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel, while Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 uses a 60 ft corded cable.

Price, warranty and the decision

Dolphin Advantage Ultra is listed at $1,099 and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 at $1,393.60; Dolphin Advantage Ultra is $294.60 less. Dolphin Advantage Ultra and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 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 Ultra Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300
Cleans the pool floor Yes Yes
Climbs and cleans walls YesEdge No
Scrubs the waterline YesEdge No
Fine-debris filter included No No
Large-debris filter YesEdge No
Automatic scheduling Yes Yes
Smartphone app No Not listed
Anti-tangle swivel Yes Not listed
3-year warranty No Not listed
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 Advantage Ultra stands out

Dolphin Advantage Ultra is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,099 starting price.

  • Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
  • Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
  • Can start on a weekly schedule without a manual launch before every cycle
  • Is listed $294.60 lower

Where Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 stands out

Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 is the better fit for pools that need floor cleaning.

  • Cleans the pool floor
  • 60 ft cable

Dolphin Advantage Ultra vs Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 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 Ultra Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300
Best fit Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. Pools that need floor cleaning.
Starting price $1,099 $1,393.60
Pool type Inground Not listed
Maximum pool length Up to 50 ft Not listed
Cleaning coverage Floor, Walls, Waterline Floor
Power Corded Corded
Filtration Basket Not listed
Scheduling Weekly schedule Daily schedule
App and remote Power-supply controls Not listed
Cable 60 ft with anti-tangle swivel 60 ft
Robot weight Not listed 18 lb
Warranty 2 years Not listed
Final call

Consider the stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Advantage Ultra and Polaris 9300 Sport Pool Cleaner F9300 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.

Buy Dolphin Quantum

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