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Residential and commercial pools need different robots
Dolphin EON 120d and Dolphin Wave 120 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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Dolphin EON 120d
Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft that need whole-pool cordless cleaning with minimal filter maintenance and a three-year warranty.
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Dolphin Wave 120
Commercial pools up to 121 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 120d or Dolphin Wave 120: our take
Dolphin EON 120d and Dolphin Wave 120 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 120d is intended for inground and above-ground pools, while Dolphin Wave 120 is intended for commercial pools. Dolphin EON 120d is rated for pools up to 50 ft; Dolphin Wave 120 is rated up to 121 ft. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Dolphin EON 120d lists SmartMap navigation. Dolphin Wave 120 lists Commercial-grade motors.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin EON 120d has documented included filtration—Basket and UltraFilter—while the other model's included media is not fully published. That gives Dolphin EON 120d the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand. Dolphin EON 120d also has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Dolphin EON 120d provides a weekly timer and smartphone control; Dolphin Wave 120 provides no fully published timer, app or remote specification. Dolphin EON 120d uses cordless battery power, while Dolphin Wave 120 uses continuous corded power.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin EON 120d lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin Wave 120. 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 120d | Dolphin Wave 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | Yes | Yes |
| Fine-debris filter included | YesEdge | 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 | YesEdge | 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 120d stands out
Dolphin EON 120d is the better fit for owners who value cordless handling more than automatic scheduling and continuous power.
- Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Has documented smartphone control
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
Where Dolphin Wave 120 stands out
Dolphin Wave 120 is the better fit for pools up to 121 ft.
- Is rated for pools up to 121 ft
- Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles
Dolphin EON 120d vs Dolphin Wave 120 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 120d | Dolphin Wave 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft that need whole-pool cordless cleaning with minimal filter maintenance and a three-year warranty. | Commercial pools up to 121 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. |
| Starting price | See product | $7,899 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Commercial |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Up to 121 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Cordless | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket, UltraFilter | Not listed |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | Not listed |
| App and remote | App control | Not listed |
| Cable | Cordless | Not listed |
| Robot weight | 24.3 lb | Not listed |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
Choose for the pool you operate
Dolphin EON 120d and Dolphin Wave 120 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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