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Our pick: Dolphin Escape
Dolphin Escape is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Escape is listed $80 lower. Dolphin Escape weighs 14.2 lb versus 14.8 lb.
Echo
Dolphin Echo
Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning with the least fuss.
Max-Series
Dolphin Escape
Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning.
Why Dolphin Escape is our pick
Dolphin Escape
Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning.
$669
Buy Dolphin EscapeDolphin Echo or Dolphin Escape: our take
Dolphin Echo and Dolphin Escape 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 Echo is rated for pools up to 33 ft; Dolphin Escape is rated up to 30 ft. Dolphin Echo cleans floor and walls; Dolphin Escape cleans floor. Dolphin Echo lists 1 active brush and CleverClean navigation. Dolphin Escape lists 1 active brush, SmartNav 2.0 navigation, and Dual 24-volt DC motors.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Echo includes Basket; Dolphin Escape includes MaxBin.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Both models provide one-touch starts and power-supply controls. Dolphin Echo uses continuous corded power, while Dolphin Escape uses a 40 ft corded cable. Dolphin Echo is listed at 14.8 lb versus 14.2 lb for Dolphin Escape; that 0.6000000000000014 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Echo is listed at $749 and Dolphin Escape at $669; Dolphin Escape is $80 less. Each lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Pool Express pick: Dolphin Escape. Dolphin Escape is listed $80 lower. Dolphin Escape weighs 14.2 lb versus 14.8 lb. Choose Dolphin Echo when it is the better fit for pools up to 33 ft.
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 Echo | Dolphin Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | YesEdge | 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 | No | 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 Echo stands out
Dolphin Echo is the better fit for pools up to 33 ft.
- Adds wall climbing and scrubbing
- Is rated for pools up to 33 ft
Where Dolphin Escape stands out
Dolphin Escape is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $669 starting price.
- Is listed $80 lower
- Weighs 14.2 lb versus 14.8 lb
Dolphin Echo vs Dolphin Escape 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 Echo | Dolphin Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor and wall cleaning with the least fuss. | Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning. |
| Starting price | $749 | $669 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 33 ft | Up to 30 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls | Floor |
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket | MaxBin |
| Scheduling | One-touch start | One-touch start |
| App and remote | Power-supply controls | Power-supply controls |
| Cable | Not listed | 40 ft |
| Robot weight | 14.8 lb | 14.2 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Choose Dolphin Escape
Dolphin Escape is the Pool Express pick in this matchup. Dolphin Escape is listed $80 lower. Dolphin Escape weighs 14.2 lb versus 14.8 lb.
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