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A stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin EON 120d and Niya Sonar 30 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.
EON
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.
Niya Sonar
Niya Sonar 30
Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord.
What we recommend instead
Dolphin Quantum
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,649
Buy Dolphin QuantumDolphin EON 120d or Niya Sonar 30: our take
Dolphin EON 120d and Niya Sonar 30 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 EON 120d is rated for pools up to 50 ft; Niya Sonar 30 is rated up to 33 ft. Each cleans floor, walls, and waterline, so coverage alone does not separate them. Dolphin EON 120d lists SmartMap navigation. Niya Sonar 30 lists 2 active brushes, Sonar navigation, and Three brushless motors.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin EON 120d includes Basket and UltraFilter; Niya Sonar 30 includes Basket. That gives Dolphin EON 120d the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Dolphin EON 120d provides a weekly timer and smartphone control; Niya Sonar 30 provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls. Both use cordless battery power. Dolphin EON 120d is listed at 24.3 lb versus 19.2 lb for Niya Sonar 30; that 5.100000000000001 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin EON 120d lists a 3-year warranty compared with 1 years for Niya Sonar 30. Dolphin EON 120d and Niya Sonar 30 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 EON 120d | Niya Sonar 30 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic scheduling | YesEdge | No |
| Smartphone app | YesEdge | No |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | YesEdge | No |
| No recharging between cycles | No | No |
| 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 pools up to 50 ft.
- Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
- Can start on a weekly schedule without a manual launch before every cycle
- Adds smartphone control
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 1 years
Where Niya Sonar 30 stands out
Niya Sonar 30 is the better fit for inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord.
- Weighs 19.2 lb versus 24.3 lb
- Cleans floor, walls and waterline
Dolphin EON 120d vs Niya Sonar 30 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 | Niya Sonar 30 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord. |
| Starting price | See product | $379 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 50 ft | Up to 33 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Cordless | Cordless |
| Filtration | Basket, UltraFilter | Basket |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | One-touch start |
| App and remote | App control | Power-supply controls |
| Cable | Cordless | Cordless |
| Robot weight | 24.3 lb | 19.2 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin EON 120d and Niya Sonar 30 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.
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