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A stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Liberty 400 and Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up 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.
Liberty
Dolphin Liberty 400
Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord.
Nautilus
Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up
Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor and wall cleaning, with heavy leaves.
What we recommend instead
Dolphin Quantum
Inground pools up to 50 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning, with fine debris.
$1,649
Buy Dolphin QuantumDolphin Liberty 400 or Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up: our take
Dolphin Liberty 400 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 Liberty 400 is rated for pools up to 33 ft; Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up is rated up to 30 ft. Dolphin Liberty 400 cleans floor, walls, and waterline; Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up cleans floor and walls. Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up's documented cleaning system includes 1 active brush.
Filtration and debris
Dolphin Liberty 400 includes Basket and UltraFilter; Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up includes Oversized leaf bag. That gives Dolphin Liberty 400 the clearer documented edge for fine silt, pollen and sand.
Controls and day-to-day ownership
Dolphin Liberty 400 provides a weekly timer and smartphone control; Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up provides one-touch starts and power-supply controls. Dolphin Liberty 400 uses cordless battery power, while Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up uses a 40 ft corded cable. Dolphin Liberty 400 is listed at 17.9 lb versus 18 lb for Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up; that 0.10000000000000142 lb difference matters when lifting the robot from the pool.
Price, warranty and the decision
Dolphin Liberty 400 is listed at $1,429 and Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up at $499; Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up is $930 less. Dolphin Liberty 400 lists a 3-year warranty compared with 2 years for Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up. Dolphin Liberty 400 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 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 400 | Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans the pool floor | Yes | Yes |
| Climbs and cleans walls | Yes | Yes |
| Scrubs the waterline | YesEdge | No |
| Fine-debris filter included | YesEdge | No |
| Large-debris filter | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic scheduling | YesEdge | No |
| Smartphone app | YesEdge | No |
| Anti-tangle swivel | Not listed | Not listed |
| 3-year warranty | YesEdge | 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 400 stands out
Dolphin Liberty 400 is the better fit for owners who value cordless handling more than automatic scheduling and continuous power.
- Cleans the floor, walls and waterline instead of stopping below the tile line
- Includes filtration for sand, pollen and other fine debris
- Can start on a weekly schedule without a manual launch before every cycle
- Adds smartphone control
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 $930 lower
Dolphin Liberty 400 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 400 | Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Inground and above-ground pools up to 33 ft that need floor, wall and waterline cleaning without a cord. | Inground and above-ground pools up to 30 ft that need floor and wall cleaning, with heavy leaves. |
| Starting price | $1,429 | $499 |
| Pool type | Inground, Above-ground | Inground, Above-ground |
| Maximum pool length | Up to 33 ft | Up to 30 ft |
| Cleaning coverage | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Floor, Walls |
| Power | Cordless | Corded |
| Filtration | Basket, UltraFilter | Oversized leaf bag |
| Scheduling | Weekly schedule + app | One-touch start |
| App and remote | App control | Power-supply controls |
| Cable | Cordless | 40 ft |
| Robot weight | 17.9 lb | 18 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
Consider the stronger Pool Express option
Dolphin Liberty 400 and Dolphin Nautilus Pool Up 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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