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Robotic pool cleaner comparison

Dolphin Liberty 300 vs Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d

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

Dolphin Liberty 300 Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d
Better alternative

A stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Liberty 300 and Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d 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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Buying guidance

Dolphin Liberty 300 or Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d: our take

Dolphin Liberty 300 and Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d 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 EON 120d has a published maximum pool length of 50 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Dolphin Liberty 300 cleans floor and walls; Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d cleans floor, walls, and waterline. Dolphin Liberty 300 lists Dual DC motors. Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d lists 2 active brushes and SmartMap navigation.

Filtration and debris

Both models include Basket and UltraFilter. Both have documented fine-debris media, so basket capacity and ease of cleaning matter more than fine-particle capability.

Controls and day-to-day ownership

Dolphin Liberty 300 provides no fully published timer, app or remote specification; Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d provides a weekly timer and smartphone control. Both use cordless battery power.

Price, warranty and the decision

Dolphin Liberty 300 is listed at $1,099 and Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d at $1,199; Dolphin Liberty 300 is $100 less. Dolphin Liberty 300 lists a 2-year warranty compared with 1 years for Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d. Dolphin Liberty 300 and Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d 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 Liberty 300 Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d
Cleans the pool floor Yes Yes
Climbs and cleans walls Yes Yes
Scrubs the waterline No YesEdge
Fine-debris filter included Yes Yes
Large-debris filter Yes Yes
Automatic scheduling Not listed Yes
Smartphone app Not listed Yes
Anti-tangle swivel Not listed Not listed
3-year warranty No 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 Liberty 300 stands out

Dolphin Liberty 300 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,099 starting price.

  • Carries a 2-year warranty instead of 1 years
  • Is listed $100 lower

Where Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d stands out

Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d is the better fit for inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft that need whole-pool cordless cleaning with the least filter maintenance.

  • Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
  • Has documented smartphone control

Dolphin Liberty 300 vs Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d 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 300 Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d
Best fit Inground and above-ground pools that need floor and wall cleaning, with fine debris, without a power cord. Inground and above-ground pools up to 50 ft that need whole-pool cordless cleaning with the least filter maintenance.
Starting price $1,099 $1,199
Pool type Inground, Above-ground Inground, Above-ground
Maximum pool length Not listed Up to 50 ft
Cleaning coverage Floor, Walls Floor, Walls, Waterline
Power Cordless Cordless
Filtration Basket, UltraFilter Basket, UltraFilter
Scheduling Not listed Weekly schedule + app
App and remote Not listed App control
Cable Cordless Cordless
Robot weight Not listed 24.3 lb
Warranty 2 years 1 years
Final call

Consider the stronger Pool Express option

Dolphin Liberty 300 and Dolphin Nautilus EON 120d 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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