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A stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin E10 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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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 E10 or Dolphin Nautilus AG: our take
Dolphin E10 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. Dolphin E10 is rated for pools up to 33 ft; Dolphin Nautilus AG is rated up to 30 ft. Each cleans floor, so coverage alone does not separate them. Dolphin E10 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 E10 uses a 40 ft corded cable, while Dolphin Nautilus AG uses continuous corded power.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin E10 is listed at $499 and Dolphin Nautilus AG at $568; Dolphin E10 is $69 less. Dolphin E10 lists a 2-year warranty compared with 1 years for Dolphin Nautilus AG. Dolphin E10 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 E10 | 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 E10 stands out
Dolphin E10 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $499 starting price.
- Carries a 2-year warranty instead of 1 years
- Is rated for pools up to 33 ft
- Is listed $69 lower
Where Dolphin Nautilus AG stands out
Dolphin Nautilus AG is the better fit for above-ground and small inground pools up to 30 ft that need the floor vacuumed.
- 1.5-hour cycle, pools up to 30 ft
- Active brush, 4,000 GPH suction
Dolphin E10 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 E10 | Dolphin Nautilus AG |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor cleaning. | Above-ground and small inground pools up to 30 ft that need the floor vacuumed. |
| Starting price | $499 | $568 |
| Pool type | Above-ground | Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 33 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 | Not listed | 14.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin E10 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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