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Residential and commercial pools need different robots
Dolphin Liberty 300 and Dolphin Wave 200 XL 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 200 XL
Commercial pools up to 127 ft in daily use that need floor cleaning with fine filtration.
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 200 XL: our take
Dolphin Liberty 300 and Dolphin Wave 200 XL 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 200 XL is intended for commercial pools. Dolphin Wave 200 XL has a published maximum pool length of 127 ft; the other model does not have a verified length in our source material. Dolphin Liberty 300 cleans floor and walls; Dolphin Wave 200 XL cleans floor. Dolphin Liberty 300's documented cleaning system includes Dual DC motors.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Liberty 300 includes Basket and UltraFilter; Dolphin Wave 200 XL includes Basket. That gives Dolphin Liberty 300 the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Dolphin Liberty 300 provides no fully published timer, app or remote specification; Dolphin Wave 200 XL provides one-touch starts and included remote control. Dolphin Liberty 300 uses cordless battery power, while Dolphin Wave 200 XL uses a 140 ft corded cable with an anti-tangle swivel.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Liberty 300 is listed at $1,099 and Dolphin Wave 200 XL at $10,499; Dolphin Liberty 300 is $9,400 less. Dolphin Liberty 300 lists a 2-year warranty compared with 3 years for Dolphin Wave 200 XL. 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 200 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | YesEdge | No |
| Scrubs the waterline | No | No |
| Fine-debris filter included | YesEdge | No |
| Large-debris filter | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic scheduling | Not listed | No |
| Smartphone app | Not listed | Not listed |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | Yes |
| 3-year warranty | No | YesEdge |
| 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.
- Adds wall climbing and scrubbing
- Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
- Is listed $9,400 lower
Where Dolphin Wave 200 XL stands out
Dolphin Wave 200 XL is the better fit for commercial pools up to 127 ft in daily use that need floor cleaning with fine filtration.
- Carries a 3-year warranty instead of 2 years
- Runs from continuous plug-in power without a recharge between cycles
Dolphin Liberty 300 vs Dolphin Wave 200 XL 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 200 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground and above-ground pools that need floor and wall cleaning, with fine debris, without a power cord. | Commercial pools up to 127 ft in daily use that need floor cleaning with fine filtration. |
| Starting price | $1,099 | $10,499 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Inground |
| Maximum pool length | Not listed | Up to 127 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls | Floor |
| Power | Cordless | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket, UltraFilter | Basket |
| Scheduling | Not listed | One-touch start |
| App and remote | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cable | Cordless | 140 ft with anti-tangle swivel |
| Robot weight | Not listed | 57.3 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
Choose for the pool you operate
Dolphin Liberty 300 and Dolphin Wave 200 XL 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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