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Residential and commercial pools need different robots
Dolphin EON 100 and Dolphin Wave 100 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Dolphin Quantum for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 100 for commercial use.
EON
Dolphin EON 100
Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft with steps, benches or tanning ledges that need whole-pool cordless cleaning, with a two-year warranty.
Wave
Dolphin Wave 100
Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
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Dolphin Quantum
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,649
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Dolphin Wave 100
Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
$4,699
Buy Dolphin Wave 100Dolphin EON 100 or Dolphin Wave 100: our take
Dolphin EON 100 and Dolphin Wave 100 can be compared on specifications, but they are designed for different jobs. Start with residential versus commercial use, then use the details below to understand the tradeoffs.
Pool fit and cleaning reach
Dolphin EON 100 is intended for inground and above-ground pools, while Dolphin Wave 100 is intended for commercial pools. Dolphin EON 100 is rated for pools up to 50 ft; Dolphin Wave 100 is rated up to 88 ft. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Dolphin EON 100 lists SmartMap navigation. Dolphin Wave 100 lists Gyroscope navigation and Commercial-grade motors.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin EON 100 includes Basket; Dolphin Wave 100 includes Standard filter. Dolphin EON 100 also has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Dolphin EON 100 provides a weekly timer and smartphone control; Dolphin Wave 100 provides no fully published timer, app or remote specification. Dolphin EON 100 uses cordless battery power, while Dolphin Wave 100 uses a 100 ft corded cable.
Price, warranty and the decision
Each lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty. These robots are built for different jobs, so pool type and facility capacity decide the comparison before individual features do. For a residential pool, the Pool Express pick is Dolphin Quantum. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. For a commercial facility, the Pool Express pick is Dolphin Wave 100. Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline 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 EON 100 | Dolphin Wave 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | Yes | Yes |
| Fine-debris filter included | No | No |
| Large-debris filter | YesEdge | No |
| Automatic scheduling | Yes | Not listed |
| Smartphone app | Yes | Not listed |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | No | No |
| No recharging between cycles | No | YesEdge |
| 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 EON 100 stands out
Dolphin EON 100 is the better fit for owners who value cordless handling more than automatic scheduling and continuous power.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Has documented smartphone control
Where Dolphin Wave 100 stands out
Dolphin Wave 100 is the better fit for pools up to 88 ft.
- Adds gyroscope-assisted navigation
- Is rated for pools up to 88 ft
- Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles
Dolphin EON 100 vs Dolphin Wave 100 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 EON 100 | Dolphin Wave 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft with steps, benches or tanning ledges that need whole-pool cordless cleaning, with a two-year warranty. | Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. |
| Starting price | See product | $4,699 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Commercial |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Up to 88 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Cordless | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket | Standard filter |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | Not listed |
| App and remote | App control | Not listed |
| Cable | Cordless | 100 ft |
| Robot weight | 22.1 lb | Not listed |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Choose for the pool you operate
Dolphin EON 100 and Dolphin Wave 100 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Dolphin Quantum for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 100 for commercial use.
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