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A stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Escape and Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 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.
Max-Series
Dolphin Escape
Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning.
EON
Dolphin Nautilus EON 100
Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft with steps, benches or tanning ledges that need whole-pool cordless cleaning.
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 Escape or Dolphin Nautilus EON 100: our take
Dolphin Escape and Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 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 Escape is rated for pools up to 30 ft; Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 is rated up to 50 ft. Dolphin Escape cleans floor; Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 cleans floor, walls, and waterline. Dolphin Escape lists 1 active brush, SmartNav 2.0 navigation, and Dual 24-volt DC motors. Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 lists 2 active brushes and SmartMap navigation.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Escape includes MaxBin; Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 includes Basket.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Dolphin Escape provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls; Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 provides a weekly timer and smartphone control. Dolphin Escape uses a 40 ft corded cable, while Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 uses cordless battery power. Dolphin Escape is listed at 14.2 lb versus 22.1 lb for Dolphin Nautilus EON 100; that 7.900000000000002 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Escape is listed at $669 and Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 at $899; Dolphin Escape is $230 less. Dolphin Escape lists a 2-year warranty compared with 1 years for Dolphin Nautilus EON 100. Dolphin Escape and Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 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 Escape | Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | No | YesEdge |
| Scrubs the waterline | No | YesEdge |
| Fine-debris filter included | No | No |
| Large-debris filter | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic scheduling | No | YesEdge |
| Smartphone app | No | YesEdge |
| Anti-tangle swivel | No | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | No | No |
| No recharging between cycles | YesEdge | 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 Escape stands out
Dolphin Escape is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $669 starting price.
- Carries a 2-year warranty instead of 1 years
- Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles
- Is listed $230 lower
- Weighs 14.2 lb versus 22.1 lb
Where Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 stands out
Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 is the better fit for owners who value cordless handling more than automatic scheduling and continuous power.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- Uses 2 active brushes instead of 1
- Can start on a weekly schedule without a manual launch before every cycle
- Adds smartphone control
Dolphin Escape vs Dolphin Nautilus EON 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 Escape | Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor cleaning. | Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft with steps, benches or tanning ledges that need whole-pool cordless cleaning. |
| Starting price | $669 | $899 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 30 ft | Up to 50 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Corded | Cordless |
| Filtration | MaxBin | Basket |
| Scheduling | One-touch start | Weekly schedule + app |
| App and remote | Power-supply controls | App control |
| Cable | 40 ft | Cordless |
| Robot weight | 14.2 lb | 22.1 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Escape and Dolphin Nautilus EON 100 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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