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Residential and commercial pools need different robots
Dolphin Liberty 200 and Dolphin Wave 120 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Dolphin Cayman for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 100 for commercial use.
Liberty
Dolphin Liberty 200
Inground and above-ground pools that need floor and wall cleaning, without a power cord.
Wave
Dolphin Wave 120
Commercial pools up to 121 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Choose residential and commercial cleaners separately
Dolphin Cayman
Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning.
$1,079
Buy Dolphin Cayman
Dolphin Wave 100
Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
$4,699
Buy Dolphin Wave 100Dolphin Liberty 200 or Dolphin Wave 120: our take
Dolphin Liberty 200 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 Liberty 200 is intended for inground and above-ground pools, while Dolphin Wave 120 is intended for commercial pools. Dolphin Wave 120 has a published maximum pool length of 121 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Dolphin Liberty 200 cleans floor and walls; Dolphin Wave 120 cleans floor, walls, and waterline. Dolphin Liberty 200 lists Dual DC motors. Dolphin Wave 120 lists Commercial-grade motors.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Liberty 200 has documented included filtration—Basket—while the other model's included media is not fully published. Dolphin Liberty 200 also has the better documented path for bulky leaves and larger debris.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Both models provide no fully published timer, app or remote specification. Dolphin Liberty 200 uses cordless battery power, while Dolphin Wave 120 uses continuous corded power.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Liberty 200 is listed at $999 and Dolphin Wave 120 at $7,899; Dolphin Liberty 200 is $6,900 less. 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 Cayman. Inground and above-ground pools up to 40 ft that need floor and wall cleaning. 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 Liberty 200 | Dolphin Wave 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | No | YesEdge |
| Fine-debris filter included | No | No |
| Large-debris filter | YesEdge | No |
| Automatic scheduling | Not listed | Not listed |
| Smartphone app | Not listed | 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 Liberty 200 stands out
Dolphin Liberty 200 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $999 starting price.
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Is listed $6,900 lower
Where Dolphin Wave 120 stands out
Dolphin Wave 120 is the better fit for commercial pools up to 121 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles
Dolphin Liberty 200 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 Liberty 200 | Dolphin Wave 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground and above-ground pools that need floor and wall cleaning, without a power cord. | Commercial pools up to 121 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. |
| Starting price | $999 | $7,899 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Commercial |
| Maximum pool length | Not listed | Up to 121 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Cordless | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket | Not listed |
| Scheduling | Not listed | Not listed |
| App and remote | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cable | Cordless | Not listed |
| Robot weight | Not listed | Not listed |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Choose for the pool you operate
Dolphin Liberty 200 and Dolphin Wave 120 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Dolphin Cayman for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 100 for commercial use.
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