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Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Dolphin Advantage vs Dolphin Explorer E70

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

Dolphin Advantage Dolphin Explorer E70
Better alternative

A stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Advantage and Dolphin Explorer E70 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.

A better alternative

What we recommend instead

Buying guidance

Dolphin Advantage or Dolphin Explorer E70: our take

Dolphin Advantage and Dolphin Explorer E70 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. Dolphin Advantage is rated for pools up to 33 ft; Dolphin Explorer E70 is rated up to 50 ft. Dolphin Advantage cleans floor and walls; Dolphin Explorer E70 cleans floor, walls, and waterline. Dolphin Advantage lists 1 active brush. Dolphin Explorer E70 lists CleverClean navigation.

Filtration and debris

Dolphin Advantage includes Basket; Dolphin Explorer E70 includes Basket and UltraFilter. Dolphin Explorer E70 has the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Dolphin Advantage provides a weekly timer and power-supply controls; Dolphin Explorer E70 provides a weekly timer, smartphone control, and included remote control. Dolphin Advantage uses a 50 ft corded cable, while Dolphin Explorer E70 uses a 60 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel.

Price, warranty and the decision

Dolphin Advantage is listed at $699 and Dolphin Explorer E70 at $2,099; Dolphin Advantage is $1,400 less. Dolphin Advantage lists a 2-year warranty compared with 3 years for Dolphin Explorer E70. Dolphin Advantage and Dolphin Explorer E70 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 Dolphin Explorer E70
Cleans the pool floor Yes Yes
Climbs and cleans walls Yes Yes
Scrubs the waterline No YesEdge
Fine-debris filter included No YesEdge
Large-debris filter Yes Yes
Automatic scheduling Yes Yes
Smartphone app No YesEdge
Anti-tangle swivel Not listed Yes
3-year warranty No YesEdge
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 stands out

Dolphin Advantage is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $699 starting price.

  • Is listed $1,400 lower
  • Cleans floor and walls

Where Dolphin Explorer E70 stands out

Dolphin Explorer E70 is the better fit for pools up to 50 ft.

  • Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
  • Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
  • Adds smartphone control
  • Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years

Dolphin Advantage vs Dolphin Explorer E70 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 Dolphin Explorer E70
Best fit Inground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
Starting price $699 $2,099
Pool type Inground Inground
Maximum pool length Up to 33 ft Up to 50 ft
Cleaning coverage Floor, Walls Floor, Walls, Waterline
Power Corded Corded
Filtration Basket Basket, UltraFilter
Scheduling Weekly schedule Weekly schedule + app
App and remote Power-supply controls App + included remote
Cable 50 ft 60 ft with anti-tangle swivel
Robot weight 14 lb Not listed
Warranty 2 years 3 years
Final call

Consider the stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Advantage and Dolphin Explorer E70 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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