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Residential and commercial pools need different robots
Dolphin Liberty 300 and Dolphin Wave 100 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Dolphin Quantum for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 100 for commercial use.
Liberty
Dolphin Liberty 300
Inground and above-ground pools that need floor and wall cleaning, with fine debris, without a power cord.
Wave
Dolphin Wave 100
Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
Choose residential and commercial cleaners separately
Dolphin Quantum
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,649
Buy Dolphin Quantum
Dolphin Wave 100
Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning.
$4,699
Buy Dolphin Wave 100Dolphin Liberty 300 or Dolphin Wave 100: our take
Dolphin Liberty 300 and Dolphin Wave 100 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 300 is intended for inground and above-ground pools, while Dolphin Wave 100 is intended for commercial pools. Dolphin Wave 100 has a published maximum pool length of 88 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Dolphin Liberty 300 cleans floor and walls; Dolphin Wave 100 cleans floor, walls, and waterline. Dolphin Liberty 300 lists Dual DC motors. Dolphin Wave 100 lists Gyroscope navigation and Commercial-grade motors.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Liberty 300 includes Basket and UltraFilter; Dolphin Wave 100 includes Standard filter. That gives Dolphin Liberty 300 the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand. Dolphin Liberty 300 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 300 uses cordless battery power, while Dolphin Wave 100 uses a 100 ft corded cable.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Liberty 300 is listed at $1,099 and Dolphin Wave 100 at $4,699; Dolphin Liberty 300 is $3,600 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 Quantum. Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris. 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 300 | Dolphin Wave 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | No | YesEdge |
| Fine-debris filter included | YesEdge | 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 300 stands out
Dolphin Liberty 300 is the better fit for shoppers prioritizing the lower $1,099 starting price.
- Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
- Includes a large-debris bin or bag for leaves
- Is listed $3,600 lower
Where Dolphin Wave 100 stands out
Dolphin Wave 100 is the better fit for commercial pools up to 88 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 300 vs Dolphin Wave 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 Liberty 300 | Dolphin Wave 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground and above-ground pools that need floor and wall cleaning, with fine debris, without a power cord. | Commercial pools up to 88 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning. |
| Starting price | $1,099 | $4,699 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Commercial |
| Maximum pool length | Not listed | Up to 88 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls | Floor, Walls, Waterline |
| Power | Cordless | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket, UltraFilter | Standard filter |
| Scheduling | Not listed | Not listed |
| App and remote | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cable | Cordless | 100 ft |
| Robot weight | Not listed | Not listed |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Choose for the pool you operate
Dolphin Liberty 300 and Dolphin Wave 100 serve different kinds of pools, so there is no honest one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Dolphin Quantum for residential use. Choose Dolphin Wave 100 for commercial use.
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