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Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Dolphin Liberty 200 vs Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up

A side-by-side comparison of pool fit, cleaning coverage, filtration, controls and the better Pool Express option.

Dolphin Liberty 200 Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up
Better alternative

A stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Liberty 200 and Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.

A better alternative

What we recommend instead

Buying guidance

Dolphin Liberty 200 or Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up: our take

Dolphin Liberty 200 and Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up 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 Nautilus Pool Up has a published maximum pool length of 30 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Each cleans floor and walls, so coverage alone does not separate them. Dolphin Liberty 200 lists Dual DC motors. Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up lists 1 active brush.

Filtration and debris

Dolphin Liberty 200 includes Basket; Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up includes Oversized leaf bag.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Dolphin Liberty 200 provides no fully published timer, app or remote specification; Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls. Dolphin Liberty 200 uses cordless battery power, while Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up uses a 40 ft corded cable.

Price, warranty and the decision

Dolphin Liberty 200 is listed at $999 and Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up at $499; Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up is $500 less. Each lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Dolphin Liberty 200 and Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up each have a specific fit, but neither is the Pool Express pick for this job. Our better alternative is Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall 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 Liberty 200 Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up
Cleans the pool floor Yes Yes
Climbs and cleans walls Yes Yes
Scrubs the waterline No No
Fine-debris filter included No No
Large-debris filter Yes Yes
Automatic scheduling Not listed No
Smartphone app Not listed No
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 Liberty 200 stands out

Dolphin Liberty 200 is the better fit for owners who value cordless handling more than automatic scheduling and continuous power.

  • Cordless, battery powered
  • Top-load filter basket

Where Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up stands out

Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $499 starting price.

  • Includes an oversized leaf bag for bulky seasonal debris
  • Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles
  • Is listed $500 lower

Dolphin Liberty 200 vs Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up 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 Liberty 200 Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up
Best fit Inground and above-ground pools that need floor and wall cleaning, without a power cord. Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor and wall cleaning, with heavy leaves.
Starting price $999 $499
Pool type Inground, Above-ground Inground, Above-ground
Maximum pool length Not listed Up to 30 ft
Cleaning coverage Floor, Walls Floor, Walls
Power Cordless Corded
Filtration Basket Oversized leaf bag
Scheduling Not listed One-touch start
App and remote Not listed Power-supply controls
Cable Cordless 40 ft
Robot weight Not listed 18 lb
Warranty 2 years 2 years
Final call

Consider the stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Liberty 200 and Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up are compared feature by feature below. For a stronger Pool Express option, consider Dolphin Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.

Buy Dolphin Cayman

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